{"id":442177,"date":"2026-09-20T18:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442177\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:08:10","slug":"dallas-cowboys-washington-commanders-week-2-announcer-pairing-referee-assignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442177\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders Week 2 Announcer Pairing & Referee Assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are just hours away from kickoff at AT&T Stadium, as the Dallas Cowboys look to get into the win column when they welcome the Washington Commanders to town<\/a>. It’s the second straight NFC East battle to start the year, so it’s crucial for the Cowboys to come away with the win. <\/p>\n

Dallas has not started 0-2 since 2010, and Dak Prescott has a perfect record after losing a season-opener<\/a>, so let’s hope history continues to be on the Cowboys’ side. <\/p>\n

Entering Sunday afternoon’s game, the Cowboys are solid 3.5-point favorites at home<\/a>, while the over\/under is set for 50.5 total points. Let’s hope that the team can live up to expectations after falling short as a favorite in the season opener against the New York Giants. <\/p>\n

\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott walks off the field after a loss to New York Giants in the game at MetLife Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Commanders is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX, so be sure to get your popcorn ready. <\/p>\n

And, of course, the announcers and referees can always become hot topics during a game, so it’s always nice to be prepared for what you may see throughout the night. Let’s take a look at who will be in the booth and who will be leading the men in stripes. <\/p>\n

Cowboys vs. Commanders, Week 2 announcer pairing\"Fox<\/p>\n

Fox Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt with Tom Brady before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Because the Cowboys-Commanders showdown is being highlighted as “America’s Game of the Week” on FOX, we will get to hear the FOX Sports A-Team. Kevin Burkhardt will be the play-by-play announcer, with Tom Brady as analyst. <\/p>\n

Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will provide updates from the sideline throughout the day. <\/p>\n

As for the men in the stripes, Shawn Hochuli is leading the way.<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, Week 2 referee assignment\"NFL<\/p>\n

NFL referee Shawn Hochuli (83) acknowledges the crowd during a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Shawn Hochuli, the son of longtime NFL ref Ed Hochuli, will officiate the Cowboys vs. Commanders game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Hochuli began his career in the NFL during the 2014 season and was promoted from back judge to official after his father’s retirement.<\/p>\n

Last season, home teams had just a 35.29 winning percentage, with more than 55.51 percent of penalties going against them. Let’s hope that doesn’t haunt the Cowboys in Week 2. <\/p>\n

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