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

The Baltimore Ravens head south for a primetime Monday Night Football showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET tonight, airing on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+. The Ravens are riding a four-game winning streak, making this one of the week’s most exciting matchups.

This clash features two of the league’s top MVP candidates: Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield. Jackson has powered the Ravens to recent victories, including last week’s 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders, while Mayfield has been equally electric, most recently throwing for 325 yards and four touchdowns in a 51-27 win over the Saints.

With both teams sitting at 4-2 and vying for playoff position, this game carries serious postseason implications. Two high-powered offenses under the bright lights should make for must-see football.

Announcers for Ravens vs. Buccaneers

• Network: ESPN
• Play-by-play: Joe Buck
• Color commentary: Troy Aikman
• Sideline reporter: Laura Rutledge

Referees for Ravens vs. Buccaneers

Alex Kemp Head Referee (Crew Chief)

The head referee for the Ravens vs. Buccaneers Week 7 matchup will be Alex Kemp, now in his seventh season as an NFL head referee. Kemp, who began his NFL officiating career as a field judge in 2014, has developed a reputation for consistent, albeit strict, officiating.

In his most recent game, Kemp led the officiating crew for the Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers clash, which saw a total of 18 accepted penalties. The visiting Cardinals were flagged 13 times, indicating Kemp’s tendency to be more stringent with the road team.

Given Kemp’s track record, both the Ravens and Buccaneers should anticipate a tighter-called game. Baltimore, one of the more heavily penalized teams this season, will need to stay disciplined against Tampa Bay to avoid costly penalties that could swing the momentum in this high-stakes Monday Night Football matchup.

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

• Umpire: Mike Morton
• Down Judge: Robert Richeson
• Line Judge: Rusty Baynes
• Field Judge: Sean Petty
• Side Judge: Lo van Pham
• Back Judge: Scott Helverson

Time & Channel for Ravens vs. Buccaneers

• Home: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
• Road: Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa Bay, FL
• Date: October 21, 2024
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. Central, 5:15 p.m. Pacific)
• Last matchup: Week 8 2022 (27-22 Ravens win)

Cable subscribers can catch the Week 7 Ravens vs. Buccaneers game easily. The game will air nationally on ESPN, with a simulcast on ABC at 8:15 p.m. ET. In the Baltimore area, the game will be shown on WMAR Channel 2 and WBAL Channel 11. In the Washington, D.C., area, fans can tune in to WJLA Channel 7. In Tampa, the game will be broadcast on WFTS Channel 28.

Joe Buck will handle the play-by-play duties alongside analyst Troy Aikman for ESPN/ABC. Laura Rutledge will be on the sideline, filling in for Lisa Salters. ESPN Deportes will air the game with commentary from Rebeca Landa, Sebastián Martinez-Christensen, and MJ Acosta-Ruiz for Spanish-language viewers. Fans can also stream the game live via ESPN+.

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