Bill Vinovich is the referee in Foxborough for the annual kickoff game on Thursday night between the Chiefs and Patriots.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict is facing a reported 5-game suspension for a hit on Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman.
The 2017 NFL preseason concludes this week with all games on Thursday that all kick off in the 7:00 hour, local time.
Two players were ejected from the Bears-Titans preseason game on Sunday afternoon.
The preseason is entering its third week and there will be no officiating experimentation on the docket this week.
Five fouls on one play! Yep, it happened in the 49er-Broncos pre-season game and referee Pete Morelli got to explain it to everyone.
Five current NFL officials hope to become referees and will audition for future positions.
Referee assignments and development officials scheduled for preseason Week 2
Game officials have a three-day assignment at each camp to review new rules and points of emphasis for the upcoming season
The NFL Referees' Association and the league have come to an agreement to elevate 21 to 24 officials to full-time status
