Ground Stop Results in Side Judge Don Willard Serving as Referee for Two Games on Sunday

How the Historic FAA Ground Stop Is Affecting NFL Games

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How NFL games are being affected by historic FAA ground stop — including one ref working two games

And while the NFL isn't playing Saturday, that doesn't mean the league wasn't affected by the four-hour Friday stoppage that halted flights across the nation.

Ground stop results in side judge Don Willard serving as referee for two games on Sunday

Flight disruptions result in multiple changes to Week 10 officiating assignments.

Steelers-Bengals Will Have Backup Referee, On Unheard-Of Schedule

Aug 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NFL side judge Don Willard (58) talks with Tennessee Titans assistant head coach Terrell Williams during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a replacement referee for Sunday night’s AFC North showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers and Bengals were expecting to have veteran NFL official Clete Blakeman a…

NFL Reassigns 3 Officials After FAA Ground Stop Disrupts Travel

A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted NFL officials’ travel, prompting the league to reassign three officials to Sunday games within driving distance of their hometowns. The officials will step in as referees, while one will work two games in different cities.