NFL official Don Willard typically works as a side judge, but the backup referee will take on additional duties for Week 10 “according to Yahoo Sports”.
Willard will serve as the head referee for the Cincinnati Bengals “NFL Week 10 showdown” against the Pittsburgh Steelers “on NBC’s Sunday Night Football” at Paycor Stadium “per Yahoo Sports”.
In addition to the prime-time matchup, Willard will be officiating his second game of the day “the outlet reported”.
The NFL adjusted its officiating assignments for Week 10 because of Friday’s FAA ground stop “according to the report”.
As part of these adjustments, the league has been reassigning officials to games within driving distance of where they live “per Yahoo Sports”.