Who are the announcers and referees for Vikings vs. Jets today?
By Adam Carlson
The Minnesota Vikings will play their Week 5 game across the pond against a New York Jets team led by future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers in front of fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Sunday's game will be in a super early window, kicking off at 8:30 am CT. With the game set to broadcast on NFL Network, it will get singular attention as the only game in that time slot during Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
How enjoyable will this game between the Vikings and the Jets be? More than the players and coaches will determine the level of entertainment. The announcers could have a lot to do with it, as could the officiating crew attempting to keep the game in order.
Who are the announcers and referees for Vikings vs. Jets today?
Minnesota Vikings fans will have the NFL Network crew on hand for Sunday morning's game. Although this counts as a home game for the purple and gold, the game is part of the London Games Series, meaning the crowd could be an unpredictable factor.
Vikings vs. Jets announcers
Let's take a look at who the announcing team is for Vikings vs. Jets according to Awful Announcing:
Play-by-play: Rich Eisen
Color analyst: Kurt Warner
Sideline reporter: Stacey Dales and Jamie Erdahl
This is an amazing lineup for announcing. Rich Eisen is extremely well-spoken and knowledgeable, while Kurt Warner has experience and football IQ. That combination should enhance the viewing experience with Stacy Dales and Jamie Erdahl adding to the broadcast with great sideline work.
Vikings vs. Jets referees
Let's see the crew who will attempt to maintain order in this game according to Football Zebras:
R: Scott Novak
U: Mark Pellis
DJ: Brian Sakowski
LJ: Mark Stewart
FJ: Terry Brown
SJ: David Meslow
BJ: Terrence Miles
RO: Matt Sumstine
RA: Tim England
Scott Novak started his NFL officiating as a field judge in 2014 and worked his way to be a head official in 2019. He is the first official to ever wear the No. 1 uniform and is known for having good flag discipline. He has not officiated a Vikings game since the 2023 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The New York Jets are coming off a frustrating loss to the Denver Broncos where they failed to score a touchdown. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings won a nail-biter against the Green Bay Packers. Expect a conservatively-called game with great announcers on Sunday.