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Lions' Referee Torbert Faces Bills Game Test
Detroit Lions' head referee Ron Torbert, with a 1-4 record against the team, faces Buffalo Bills in Week 2.
In brief
Detroit Lions' head referee Ron Torbert, with a 1-4 record against the team, faces Buffalo Bills in Week 2. Detroit Lions are 1-4 in games with Ron Torbert as referee. Originally reported by Detroit Lions On SI.
Quick answers
- Who's Calling the Game?
- Ron Torbert will referee the Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football game at New Highmark Stadium.
- What is the key takeaway from Lions' Referee Torbert Faces Bills Game Test?
- Detroit Lions are 1-4 in games with Ron Torbert as referee.
Who's Calling the Game?
Ron Torbert will referee the Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football game at New Highmark Stadium.
Torbert's Lions Record
Torbert has officiated five Detroit Lions games, including one playoff game, with the team winning one and losing four.
Bills' Familiarity
The Bills have played under Torbert in 11 games, with a 5-6 record in those matchups.
Torbert's Super Bowl History
Torbert officiated Super Bowl LVI and Super Bowl LIX, including the Rams' win over the Bengals and Eagles' win over Chiefs.
Penalty Trends
Torbert's crew called 118 penalties on home teams versus 93 on visiting teams in 2025 games.
Recent Game Penalties
Last week, Torbert's crew assigned eight penalties to the Chargers and seven to the Cardinals, totaling 15 penalties.
Here's the gist
Detroit Lions are 1-4 in games with Ron Torbert as referee.
