Currently 2-0, the Minnesota Vikings face another tough test in Week 3. For Sunday's matchup, the purple and gold will go head-to-head against the Houston Texans, a young team on the rise with a ton of talent all over the football field.
Also undefeated through two weeks, the Texans have some players who will be quite familiar to Vikings fans. Individuals like edge rusher Danielle Hunter, running back Cam Akers, defensive back Kris Boyd, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Keeping an eye on all these players will be interesting, but there will also be an officiating crew that could have an impact on the outcome of the game. Plus, the announcers could make the game significantly more or less enjoyable depending on the crew.
Who are the announcers and referees for Texans vs. Vikings today?
Sunday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans is scheduled for a noon kickoff for those in the Central time zone. CBS/Paramount+ will handle the regional television broadcast and availability will depend on the CBS affiliate in your area. Check the coverage map from 506 Sports to see if the game is available in your area.
Vikings vs. Texans announcers
Here is the CBS announce team assigned to the game according to Awful Announcing:
Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle
Color Commentary: Charles Davis
Sideline Reporter: Evan Washburn
Vikings vs. Texans referees
Here is the officiating crew for Sunday's game according to Football Zebras:
Head Official: Shawn Hochuli
Umpire: Terry Killens
Down Judge: Patrick Holt
Line Judge: Tim Podraza
Field Judge: Jason Ledet
Side Judge: Jim Quirk
Back Judge: Jimmy Russell
Replay Official: Jamie Nicholson
Replay Assistant: Adam Choate
Shawn Hochuli is known for being the son of retired referee Ed Hochuli. He also has the honor of being the first and only official to give an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
NFL Penalties shows Hochuli's unit called the 11th most penalties per game in 2023 and the 14th most through two games this season. This means that the officiating crew will likely be a unit that lets plays happen and only throws necessary flags.
Hopefully, the game will be allowed to be played on the field by the players and not dictated through the excessive use of penalty flags by the officials. That would help to make the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans very enjoyable.