JUSTIN; GAME DAY OFFICIALS EXPOSED;’ The Man In Black Tasked With Taming Jets-Steeler Beast

JUSTIN; GAME DAY OFFICIALS EXPOSED;’ The Man In Black Tasked With Taming Jets-Steeler Beast

The NY Jets are gearing up to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football in Week 7, which is anticipated to be Davante Adams’ debut with his new team. This game will mark the first primetime matchup in three years between Adams and Aaron Rodgers.

The Jets are desperately seeking a win after suffering three straight losses, currently holding a 2-4 record despite having a positive point differential.

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In contrast, the Steelers come in with a 4-2 record and will be changing quarterbacks, with Russell Wilson replacing Justin Fields. It’s possible both quarterbacks will see playing time.

As the Jets aim to regain their momentum, the Steelers hope for a successful debut for Wilson in Pittsburgh. Here’s the announcing team for the Jets-Steelers game:

**Announcers:**
**Network:** NBC
**Play-by-Play:** Mike Tirico
**Analyst:** Cris Collinsworth
– **Sideline:** Melissa Stark

Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth, the familiar Sunday Night Football team, will call tonight’s game. This is their second season together after Tirico took over from Al Michaels following the 2022 season. Prior to joining NBC Sports, Tirico was the play-by-play voice for Monday Night Football from 2006 to 2015, while Collinsworth has been part of Sunday Night Football since 2009, succeeding John Madden.

**Referees for NY Jets vs. Steelers:**
**Crew Chief:** Shawn Smith
**Umpire:** Alex Moore
**Down Judge:** Jay Bilbo
**Line Judge:** Jeff Seeman
**Field Judge:** Dyrol Prioleau
**Side Judge:** Boris Cheek
**Back Judge:** Dino Paganelli
**Replay Official:** Mike Wimmer
**Replay Assistant:** Larry Hill Jr.

Shawn Smith, in his 10th season as an NFL official and seventh as crew chief, will officiate tonight’s game. His crew has thrown the third-fewest flags and accumulated the second-fewest penalty yards in 2024.

Additionally, side judge Boris Cheek is the longest-serving official in the NFL, now in his 29th season, contributing to a crew that boasts several members with over 22 years of experience, making them one of the most experienced in the league.