Who are the referees assigned for Packers vs Eagles? Officials for wild card game explored

NFL Wild-Card Weekend is here with the Packers vs. Eagles clash. These teams, who once headlined the league’s first regular-season game in Brazil, are back to settle the score in a high-stakes playoff face-off.

Set your reminders because the clash will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Who are the referees assigned for the Packers vs Eagles wild card game?

As any critical decisions could swing the momentum of this clash, the NFL has assigned an experienced officiating crew.

Head Referee: Brad Allen

Brand Allen's NFL debut was in 2014. He is stepping into his sixth postseason assignment, which includes five wild card appearances. In the past, he has also officiated collegiate bowls such as the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl.

However, Allen’s career has not been without controversy. During the 2023 season, his crew made headlines for a disputed call in a Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game, which nullified a critical two-point conversion.

Joining Allen for the Packers vs. Eagles is a group of experienced officials to ensure a fair contest:

• Barry Anderson (Umpire)
• Sarah Thomas (Down Judge)
• Daniel Gallagher (Line Judge)
• Rick Patterson (Field Judge)
• Dale Shaw (Side Judge)
• Greg Wilson (Back Judge)
• Mike Wimmer (Replay Official)
• Larry Hill Jr. (Replay Assistant)

There have been changes in Brand Allen's crew. It was made to optimize the officiating team’s performance for such a critical game.

In the regular-season games, Allen's crew included Umpire Duane Heydt, Down Judge Sarah Thomas, Line Judge Walter Flowers, Field Judge Rick Patterson, Side Judge Chad Hill and Back Judge Tyree Walton.

In the 2024 season, they’ve called just 86 penalties in seven games, the second-lowest total in the league. With only 519 penalty yards, they lead the league in calling the fewest penalties.

However, when flags fly, they tend to be the most common ones like false starts and offensive holding, which are often the hardest to avoid during high-pressure moments.

How to watch Packers vs Eagles? TV schedule and live stream details for wild card game

TV Channel: Fox

FOX has dispatched its A-list broadcast team to Philadelphia to match the intensity on the field of Packers vs. Eagles.

• Kevin Burkhardt (Lead Play-by-Play Announcer)
• Tom Brady (Analyst)
• Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (Sideline Reporters)

Live Stream: Fubo (U.S.), DAZN (Canada)

In the U.S., fans can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for first-time users. For those in Canada, the action will be available on DAZN.

The Eagles are currently sitting at 14-3 and are entering the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Meanwhile, the Packers (11-6) are looking to upset the odds as the No. 7 seed and hoping to snap a two-game losing streak and advance.