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Super Bowl 59 is set for a thrilling rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs are making their fifth appearance in six years, while the Eagles return to the big game for the second time in three seasons. With two powerhouse teams battling for the Lombardi Trophy, every call from the officiating crew will be under intense scrutiny.
Here’s everything you need to know about the referees for the biggest game of the year.
Ron Torbert will serve as the head referee for Super Bowl 59. He is making his second appearance after officiating in the Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.
Torbert has extensive experience and a history of calling critical games. During the 2024 season, he officiated 18 games and ranked fourth in most flags per game. He also tied for the third-most accepted penalties, meaning fans can expect a tightly called contest.
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While Torbert is the lead referee, he will be joined by a full crew of experienced officials. Here’s the lineup:
Among these officials, only Torbert and side judge Boris Cheek have previous Super Bowl experience. The rest of the crew will be making their SB debuts.
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Torbert’s officiating style could play a significant role in how SB 59 unfolds. Throughout the 2024 season, he ranked among the top referees in penalty calls. In Super Bowl 56, his crew called seven total penalties, with six being accepted for 41 yards.
Given how much scrutiny officiating has faced during the playoffs, expect every call in this game to be heavily analyzed.
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Philadelphia has played eight games with Torbert as the referee, including their first and last games of the 2024 regular season. The Eagles have a 5-3 record in those games, including a perfect 2-0 mark this season.
The Chiefs have played only four games with Torbert officiating. Their last game under his watch was...
