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NFL Referee Works Two Games in One Day

NFL official Don Willard referees two games in one day after FAA ground stop disrupts travel.

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Nov 14, 2026

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NFL Referee Works Two Games in One Day

NFL official Don Willard referees two games in one day after FAA ground stop disrupts travel.

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NFL official Don Willard referees two games in one day after FAA ground stop disrupts travel. NFL official Don Willard will referee two games on the same day after FAA ground stop forces officials to adjust assignments. Originally reported by OutKick.

FAA Ground Stop

NFL official Don Willard will referee two games in one day after FAA ground stop disrupts travel, league says

The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop on Friday night but the impact will be felt on football fields Sunday.

NFL Adjusts Officials

Side judge Don Willard stands on the field during a game at Lambeau Field.

The NFL reassigning officials to games within driving distance of their hometowns for Week 10 games.

Don Willard Referees Two Games

Side judge Don Willard stands on the field during a preseason game.

Don Willard will begin the day in Indianapolis for Colts-Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET and drive 110 miles to Cincinnati for Steelers-Bengals at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Referee Assignment Details

Carolina-New Orleans: Duane Heydt; Jacksonville-Tennessee: Barry Anderson; Miami-Indianapolis and Pittsburgh-Cincinnati: Don Willard.

The key point

NFL official Don Willard will referee two games on the same day after FAA ground stop forces officials to adjust assignments.

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