In a Historic First, All-Black On-Field & Replay Crew Including 3 Women Officiate the NFL Game

At Allegiant Stadium, the NFL is set to make a history with its match officials. The Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers matchup is all set to happen at the Las Vegas Raiders’ home stadium. However, this matchup is all set to be carved in the NFL books, as the officiating crew both on and off the field will collaborate to officiate a game.

Apart from this iconic moment in NFL history, the Chargers and the Raiders matchup is going to be a high-pressure game, considering the race to playoffs. These divisional rivals are holding the same record in the 2023 NFL season, and these teams will put forth their A-Game to ensure their playoff qualification. 

The NFL makes history

The NFL Football Operations Twitter account broke the news of the iconic moment in NFL history. In the game, all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate tonight’s game. Moreover, this will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew.

Sharing this news, NFL Football Operations wrote, “In an NFL first, an all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate tonight’s game. It also will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew, with one on the field and two in the replay booth.”

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Both of these teams in the AFC West division are holding the bottom two positions. Following this, their playoff chances almost vanished, but the sporting landscape being uncertain, no one can predict what time will unfold.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Chargers and Raiders are down with eight defeats and five victories. With the same record, the Chargers are in third place and the Raiders are at the bottom of the AFC West division. However, both teams are grappling with injuries. The Raiders’ offensive linemen Andre James and Kolton Miller are dealing with injuries that could put a dent in the Raiders’ offense. 

Moreover, the Chargers are also down with Justin Herbert’s injury. At this crucial stage in the regular season, both teams will have to navigate through the shortcomings and ensure a victory for themselves. This matchup is going to be special for two reasons, one for the officiating crew and one for this high-pressure regular-season matchup. Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on this matchup between the Raiders and the Chargers.

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