Steelers vs Bengals: NFL announces huge officiating change due to FAA concerns
When the Steelers and Bengals square off, it will be the first time in NFL history and NFL official works two games on the same day.
On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals are set to play, but the most intriguing aspect of the game may be the officiating situation. Due to ongoing issues with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and air travel, NFL referee Don Willard will be working in Cincinnati. While this by itself may appear ordinary, there is more to the story.
Willard's game will be his second of the day. He will initially referee the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts game in the early slot, then travel 110 miles to Cincinnati after the game to officiate the Sunday Night Football match between the Steelers and Bengals. There is no known record of such a scenario occurring before. The fact that Willard will work two games in a single day due to travel delays from the FAA's ground stop is unprecedented and a first of its kind.
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