Head-scratching officiating and questionable calls are part of the game of football. Unfortunately, some calls can either change the outcome of the game or be used to push a narrative. We saw this in the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders.
An exciting back-and-forth showdown was overshadowed by a controversial fourth-down spot call that went in favor of Pittsburgh in the closing moments of the game. We all want to be able to talk about the game; not the officiating.
This week, the Steelers vs. Ravens game draws one of CBS' top broadcast crews and a head official hasn't witnessed much home team success in 2024. Here are the announcers and referees for today's game.
Announcers for Steelers vs. Ravens
- Network: CBS
- Play-by-play: Ian Eagle
- Color commentary: Charles Davis
- Sideline reporter: Evan Washburn
With Tony Romo and Jim Nantz, CBS' top-billed broadcast crew, calling the highly-anticipated Chiefs vs. Bills game in the late afternoon window, the Steelers game will be getting the talented crew of Ian Eagle calling the play-by-play, Charles Davis as the color analyst, and Evan Washburn as the sideline reporter.
The Steelers vs. Ravens game is one of five CBS contests that will air in the early afternoon window today. The majority of the country will be getting this contest will be getting this contest in their local broadcast region. You can check to see if the game is available to you here.
Referees for Steelers vs. Ravens
Head Referee (Crew Chief)
Today's game will draw Clay Martin's officiating crew. Martin has had a bit of an unusual season this year. Though the head referee has called 49 penalties against the home team and 54 against the road team, the home team has won just 12.5 percent of their contests this season when Martin is officiating.
On paper, this isn't a good sign for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who play host to the Ravens today. Martin's crew calls 12.88 penalties per game, which is slightly above the league average of 12.77. Additionally, this crew is averaging 107.38 penalty yards per game -- roughly five yards per game above the NFL average.
Let's hope the home team has a better chance of winning today than Martin's 2024 track record suggests.
Full Officiating Crew:
Referee: Clay Martin
Umpire: James Carter
Down Judge: Jerod Phillips
Line Judge: Brian Perry
Field Judge: Dave Hawkshaw
Side Judge: Alonzo Ramsey
Back Judge: Greg Wilson
Replay Official: Brian Matoren
Replay Assistant: Bryant Thompson