Who are the announcers and referees for the Colts vs. Packers?
The Indianapolis Colts are traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin to take on the Packers at Lambeau Field. Both teams are coming off Week 1 losses, with serious issues needing to be addressed before their next games.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson notably stood out for his explosive arm, throwing multiple 50+ yard passes. However, his accuracy was not the best, as he threw one interception, and the Colts defense struggled as well, particularly in blocking the Texans' run game.
Meanwhile, the Packers allowed Jalen Hurts to dominate them, with the Eagles scoring 34 points. And this week, the Packers will be without their starting quarterback, Jordan Love, leaving backup QB Malik Willis to attempt to lead the team to victory. The Colts will be missing Julian Blackmon, one of their key players on defense.
Both teams will be looking to improve off their Week 1 performances, despite injuries that could make that job more difficult. The Colts are currently favored to win this match-up.
Game Info:
- Game day: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Announcers for Colts vs. Packers:
- Joe Davis: Lead Play-by-Play Announcer
- Greg Olsen: Analyst
- Pam Oliver: Sideline Reporter
The lead play-by-play announcer provides live narration of the action, and describes the play on the field as it happens. Play-by-play announcers typically have strong knowledge of the game, and the ability to explain what is going on in a way that people with different levels of football knowledge can understand.
The analyst will complement the play-by-play announcer. They are usually a former coach or player - in this case, Greg Olsen played 14 seasons in the NFL as a tight end - and can give more in-depth information on what is happening, what the coaches or players might be thinking or feeling, and stories and anecdotes from their time playing.
The sideline reporter is an on-the-ground reporter who conducts interviews with coaches and players, give injury reports, and other updates.
Referees for Colts vs. Packers:
Shawn Hochuli (Head Referee)
- Terry Killens: Umpire
- Patrick Holt: Down Judge
- Tim Podraza: Line Judge
- Jason Ledet: Field Judge
- Jim Quirk: Side Judge
- Jimmy Russell: Back Judge
There are seven officials on the field during an NFL game. The head referee oversees all play calling, with an umpire, down judge, line judge, field judge, side judge, and back judge throughout the field as well. Final say on what the play call will be is made by the head referee.
Hochuli is the son of now-retired head referee Ed Hochuli. He began his career as a back judge in 2014, and was promoted to head referee in 2018 upon his father's retirement.