The Pittsburgh Steelers are lacing up for a highly-anticipated matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the battle for bragging rights in Pennsylvania. Surprisingly, this isn't even the most anticipated game of the late afternoon window. Simultaneously, the Detroit Lions will host the Buffalo Bills on CBS.
Steelers and Eagles fans could care less, as all eyes will be on this showdown between two of the NFL's best teams this season. The 10-3 Pittsburgh will search for their first win in Philadelphia since 1965, as the 11-2 Eagles hope to put their passing game struggles behind them.
Though this is an out-of-conference matchup, these are two playoff-bound teams with postseason seeding on the line and a potential first-round bye not yet out of reach. Thankfully, this must-see matchup is accompanied by a talented broadcast crew calling the game. Here are the announcers and referees today.
Announcers for Steelers vs. Eagles
- Network: FOX
- Play-by-play: Kevin Burkhardt
- Color commentary: Tom Brady
- Sideline reporter: Erin Andrews
The Steelers rarely play on FOX, but today, they will get a top-shelf broadcast crew. Kevin Burkhardt will be calling the play-by-play with NFL legend Tom Brady as the color analyst. On the sidelines, Erin Andrews will be checking in with the latest news and updates.
Referees for Steelers vs. Eagles
Head Referee (Crew Chief)
The head official for the Steelers vs. Eagles game today will be Alan Eck. This isn't the first time Eck has called a game for Pittsburgh this year. The only time the Steelers had Eck's crew was back on October 13 when Mike Tomlin's team blew out the Las Vegas Raiders.
Entering Week 15 of the 2024 season, Eck's crew has called 13 games. These contests have come with a slight edge to the home team, with 73 penalties called on the hosting team and 80 called on the visitors. The home team has won 69.23 percent of games they've played with Eck's team officiating this season. This is sure to raise some eyebrows among Steelers fans.
While Eck's crew calls slightly fewer penalties per game (11.77) than the NFL average (12.82), these penalties are accompanied by above-average penalty yards per contest (104.06).
From 2021 to 2023, the home team under Eck has won greater than 70 percent of the time. Steelers fans will pray Eck's favoritism to the hosting team isn't noticeable today.
Full Officiating Crew:
Referee: Alan Eck
Umpire: Tad Slaughter
Down Judge: Derick Bowers
Line Judge: Derek Anderson
Field Judge: John Jenkins
Side Judge: Dale Shaw
Back Judge: Greg Meyer
Replay Official: Joe Wollan
Replay Assistant: Larry Hanson