Who are the referees assigned for Vikings vs. Rams? Officials for Week 8 TNF game explored

The Minnesota Vikings will travel to face the LA Rams in the opening Week 8 game of the 2024 NFL season. The Thursday Night Football matchup will commence at 8:15 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles.

Here's a look at the officials for the Vikings vs. Rams TNF game.

Who are the referees assigned for the Vikings vs. Rams Week 8 game?

Tra Blake will be the head referee for the Vikings vs. Rams contest on TNF

Head Referee: Tra Blake

Blake is currently in his fifth season as an NFL official and in his third year as a head referee. The league hired him as a field judge in 2020, and he was given the umpire position in the 2021 season.

Here's a look at Blake's crew that will accompany him in officiating the Vikings vs. Rams game on Thursday night:

• Umpire: Carl Paganelli
• Down Judge: Patrick Turner
• Line Judge: Tom Eaton
• Field Judge: Mearl Robinson
• Side Judge: Don Willard
• Back Judge: Grantis Bell
• Replay Official: Tyler Cerimeli
• Replay Assistant: Tim Robinson

Blake and his crew previously officiated the New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles game in Week 7.

NFL 2024 season: How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 8 matchup

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold | Picture credit: Imagn

The Vikings (5-1) vs. Rams (2-4) Week 8 game will not be broadcast live on national TV. Locals in Los Angeles can watch the matchup on FOX 11.

Fans nationwide can livestream the contest on Amazon Prime Video.

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
• Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
• TV channel: FOX 11 for locals in Los Angeles
• Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
• Venue: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles

The Vikings suffered their first defeat of the season in Week 7, a 31-39 loss against the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, the Rams are coming off their second win of the season, having beaten the Las Vegas Raiders 20-15 on Sunday.