The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off a win over the New York Jets, with Anthony Richardson turning in the best game yet of his career. However, the Colts will have quite a battle ahead of them as they take on the Detroit Lions in Week 12, arguably the best team in the league.
This means the Colts will have quite an uphill battle to pull off the upset, considering the Lions have lost just one game this season, while the Colts have struggled. The Colts-Lions match will be a real test for the Colts, but for Richardson in particular.
Will the Colts be able to win? Here are the announcers and referees leading fans through this high-stakes game.
Game Info:
- Game day: Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Announcers for the Colts vs. Lions:
- Kenny Albert: Play-by-Play Announcer
- Jonathan Vilma: Analyst
- Megan Olivi: Sideline Reporter
The play-by-play announcer gives commentary about what's happening on the field. These announcers must have strong knowledge of the game and the ability to explain what's happening in a way that people of different knowledge levels of football can understand.
Analysts provide commentary that complements that of the the play-by-play announcer, often with more in-depth information gained from their own experience. Analysts are often former players or coaches, and can provide insight into what the coaches or players might be thinking or feeling.
Sideline reporters give up-to-the-minute updates on what's happening, typically through interviews with coaches and players during the game.
Referees for the Colts vs. Lions:
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
The head referee oversees the other referees on the field during the game, and has the final say on play calling. While the umpire, down judge, line judge, field judge, side judge, and back judge are positioned throughout the field and make calls, the final say on what the play call will be is made by the head referee.
Hochuli is the son of NFL referee Ed Hochuli, and became a side judge for the NFL in 2014. He changed positions to become a back judge before being promoted to referee in 2018 after his father's retirement.