{"id":241343,"date":"2025-10-26T12:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T12:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/241343\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T12:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T12:36:08","slug":"cowboys-vs-broncos-announcer-pairing-referee-assignment-for-nfl-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/241343\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys vs Broncos announcer pairing &#038; referee assignment for NFL Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_af2lyviiy\">The <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> are back in action this weekend <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/cowboys-vs-broncos-nfl-week-8-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">against the Denver Broncos<\/a> for a Week 8 showdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fi3fgs8ct\">Denver enters this game with a 5-2 record, and is sitting atop the AFC West standings. Dallas is 3-3-1, in <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/nfc-east-power-rankings-dallas-cowboys-climb-dominant-nfl-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">second place in the NFC East<\/a>, and just came off their best win of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wylamvvhp\">MORE: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/george-pickens-javonte-williams-among-4-dallas-cowboys-fined-week-7-infractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">George Pickens, Javonte Williams among 4 Cowboys fined for Week 7 infractions<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_rmhmbneba\">They had some help in their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders, since Washington was short on talent due to injury. That won&#8217;t be the case this weekend, as the <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/broncos\/onsi\/news\/cowboys-injury-report-offers-broncos-potential-advantage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Broncos come in rather healthy<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kxxvsx5mi\">It should be an exciting game, but who will be on the call and who will be keeping control on the field? Here&#8217;s a look at the referee assignment and who will be in the booth.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo throws in the pocket against the Denver Broncos.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo throws in the pocket against the Denver Broncos.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo throws in the pocket against the Denver Broncos. \/ Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_v2ehp7bx7\">There will be a familiar face in the booth this weekend, with Tony Romo as the analyst. He joins Jim Nantz, who will handle the play-by-play duties while Tracy Wolfson is the sideline reporter. It&#8217;s the top crew for CBS, showing the magnitude of this game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_l7dd4gs75\">Play-by-play: Jim Nantz<br \/>Analyst: Tony Romo<br \/>Sideline reporter: Tracy Wolfson<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_cza1ga8x9\">Romo, who played 14 years for the Cowboys, had one of the best games of his career against Denver. In October, 2013, he threw for 506 yards in a 51-48 loss against Peyton Manning and the Broncos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1qxixz803\">MORE: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/key-dallas-cowboys-db-becomes-third-secondary-ruled-out-week-8-broncos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Key Cowboys DB becomes third in secondary ruled out for Week 8 vs Broncos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"NFL referee Carl Cheffers during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.\" title=\"NFL referee Carl Cheffers during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>NFL referee Carl Cheffers during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_uep3ago9t\">On Sunday, Carl Cheffers will be the head referee for the matchup between Dallas and Denver. Cheffers has been a referee since 2008, but has been in the NFL since 2000. Here&#8217;s a look at his full crew.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_czn4o8568\">Referee: Carl Cheffers<br \/>Umpire: Brandon Cruse<br \/>Down Judge: Mike Carr<br \/>Line Judge: Robin DeLorenzo<br \/>Field Judge: Eugene Hall<br \/>Side Judge: Nate Jones<br \/>Back Judge: Martin Hankins<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u00a0<a class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI\u00a0<\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5l9chehfx\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/3-bold-predictions-for-dallas-cowboys-vs-denver-broncos-in-week-8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3 bold predictions for Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos in Week 8<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bv0jvccyk\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-final-week-8-injury-report-rules-out-trevon-diggs-2-fan-favorites-nearing-return\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cowboys&#8217; final Week 8 injury report rules out Diggs, 2 fan-favorites nearing return<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vri0lnkvu\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/3-keys-to-victory-dallas-cowboys-week-8-matchup-broncos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3 keys to victory for Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_h5ql4m71l\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/ranking-dallas-cowboys-top-targets-ahead-nfl-trade-deadline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ranking the Cowboys\u2019 top targets ahead of NFL trade deadline<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8cr254w60\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-have-historic-streak-on-line-vs-broncos-nfl-week-8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys have historic streak on the line vs Broncos in Week 8<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z1ahlxr25\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/brenley-herrera-dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-2025-rookie-photos-bio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meet Brenley Herrera: Viral Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader rookie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Cowboys are back in action this weekend against the Denver Broncos for a Week 8 showdown.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241344,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[436],"tags":[49,48,514,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-241343","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-nfl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241343"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241343\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=241343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=241343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}