Assignments
Week 1 referee assignments
Smith to kick off regular season in Philadelphia, Cheffers to travel to Brazil
The 2025 NFL regular season is upon us, as the league’s 106th season kicks off this Thursday night in Philadelphia. The defending champion Eagles will face off against the Cowboys with referee Shawn Smith at the helm. Brad Rogers is off this week.
All times are Eastern. The 2025 officiating crews are listed here, but note that there may be substitutions from the regular crew personnel each week.
Thursday, Sep. 4
Cowboys at Eagles
Shawn Smith
8:20 p.m.
NBC Peacock
Friday, Sep. 5
Chiefs at Chargers
Carl Cheffers
8 p.m.
YouTube
Sunday, Sep. 7
Buccaneers at Falcons
Land Clark
1 p.m.
Bengals at Browns
Adrian Hill
1 p.m.
Dolphins at Colts
Brad Allen
1 p.m.
Panthers at Jaguars
Alex Moore
1 p.m.
Cardinals at Saints
Scott Novak
1 p.m.
Raiders at Patriots
Ron Torbert
1 p.m.
Steelers at Jets
Bill Vinovich
1 p.m.
Giants at Commanders
Clay Martin
1 p.m.
Titans at Broncos
Alex Kemp
4:05 p.m.
49ers at Seahawks
Shawn Hochuli
4:05 p.m.
Lions at Packers
Clete Blakeman
4:25 p.m.
Texans at Rams
Craig Wrolstad
4:25 p.m.
Ravens at Bills
John Hussey
8:20 p.m.
NBC Peacock
Monday, Sep. 8
Vikings at Bears
Alan Eck
8:15 p.m.
ESPN ABC ESPN+
