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The Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers are set to face off in a Week 2 game at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both teams earned victories in their respective season openers last week as they aim to extend their unbeaten starts to their campaigns.
Let's examine the referees in charge of the fixture, their crews and how to watch the game.
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Who are the referees for the Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers game?
Head Referee: Brad Allen
Brad Allen made his NFL officiating debut in 2014. He accumulated years of refereeing experience at the high school and ACC levels before earning his spot refereeing in the National Football League. Highlights of his pre-NFL career include calling the 2007 Motor City Bowl, the 2009 International Bowl and the 2014 Sugar Bowl.
Brad Allen had a forgettable 2023 NFL season, as he and his crew were involved in numerous questionable calls. The most talked-about game was the Dec. 30, 2023, game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. Allen and his crew nullified a Lions 2-point conversion in the final minute as the Lions went on to lose the game.
Due to that incident and other controversial calls, the NFL downgraded the officiating crew, and they didn't call any playoff games for the season.
Here's a look at Allen's crew for the Vikings-49ers contest:
- Umpire: Duane Heydt
- Down Judge: Sarah Thomas
- Line Judge: Walter Flowers
- Field Judge: Rick Patterson
- Side Judge: Chad Hill
- Back Judge: Tyree Walton
- Replay Official: Kevin Brown
- Replay Assistant: Durwood Manley
Last week, Allen and his crew were assigned the Week 1 game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.
How to watch Vikings vs 49ers?
Minnesota are hosting the San Francisco in a crucial Week 2 matchup between postseason hopefuls.
The Vikings had an impressive Week 1 showing against the New York Giants, while the 49ers were just as clutch against the New York Jets.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game:
- Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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