Who are the announcers and referees for Ravens vs. Browns today?

The Baltimore Ravens are heading to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Browns in one of the more underwhelming matchups of Week 8.

It's a tale of two seasons. Baltimore soars into this divisional clash with a five-game winning streak, whereas Cleveland limps its way in with a five-game losing streak.

Although the game features polar opposite streaks, the Ravens must keep their foot on the gas. This week is the perfect matchup to 'get right' in the secondary. Baltimore has the league's worst passing defense. With backup quarterback Jameis Winston to start, look for the team's pass defense to make a statement.

Here's who'll be throwing the laundry, and calling the game from the booth for today's tilt.

Announcers for Ravens vs. Browns

• Network: CBS
• Play-by-play: Tom McCarthy
• Color commentary: Ross Tucker
• Sideline reporter: Jay Feely

Referees for Ravens vs. Browns

Shawn Smith Head Referee (Crew Chief)

Shawn Smith will be the lead referee for the Ravens vs. Browns Week 8 matchup, marking his first time officiating a Ravens game since the 2023 AFC Championship.

In that game, the Ravens fell to the Chiefs 17-10, but Smith’s officiating was a major talking point. The Ravens were flagged eight times for 95 yards, compared to just three penalties for 30 yards against Kansas City. The discrepancy was a key factor, as Baltimore struggled to gain momentum amid repeated penalties that killed drives and extended possessions for the Chiefs.

In 2024, Smith’s crew has been averaging 11.33 penalties and 81.67 yards per game, slightly below the league average.

His home team bias is also mild, with home teams winning 52.94% of the time under his officiating this season. Still, Smith has historically had a knack for throwing flags at critical moments, making him a figure to watch on Sunday as the Ravens hope for a cleaner performance.

With a history of tight calls and the Browns looking for an upset, Smith’s crew could impact how this one plays out.

Here is the rest of the crew that will be calling the game with Smith:

• Umpire: Alex Moore
• Down Judge: Jay Bilbo
• Line Judge: Jeff Seeman
• Field Judge: Dyrol Prioleau
• Side Judge: Boris Cheek
• Back Judge: Dino Paganelli

Time & Channel for Ravens vs. Browns

• Home: Cleveland Browns (1-6)
• Road: Baltimore Ravens (5-2)
• Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium — Cleveland, OH
• Date: October 27, 2024
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. Central, 10:00 a.m. Pacific)
• Last matchup: Week 10 2023 (31-33 Ravens loss)

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