The Houston Texans look like they’ve found the recipe for success once again. After starting the season 0-3, they found their footing once again, blowing out the Titans and the Ravens in back-to-back games before the bye.
With the AFC as wide open as it has been in quite some time, the Texans can return to the postseason. However, their next test coming out of the bye is one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2025 NFL season.
The Seattle Seahawks, after replacing Geno Smith and DK Metcalf with Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, have been wildly impressive to begin the season 4-2. But when the two squads clash in a critical Monday Night football game with the focus of the entire NFL fan base, who will be on the sidelines officiating the game?
Who Are the Referees for Texans vs. Seahawks?
Seemingly every week, the officials are put through the wringer in any particular game. With the speed and physicality on the field, unlike in any other sport, the referees can’t make a correct call every single time.
The Texans and the Seahawks, two excellent defensive teams ranked third and seventh, respectively, will clash on PFSN’s Defense Impact clash, sure to be a tightly contested encounter. With Seattle (4-2) seeking to end its home slump at Lumen Field and Houston (2-3) aiming for a third straight victory, this matchup promises to be a thrilling chess match between offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
With a primetime matchup on Monday Night between the two sides, the NFL is taking no chances, appointing Carl Cheffers and his crew to officiate the game. With a wealth of experience, Chefferes isn’t new to the spotlight of a big stage.
During his tenure, he was appointed referee for three separate Super Bowls. He has emerged as one of the fairest, strongest-willed and most entertaining figures in the NFL.
Among the list of referees appointed this season, Cheffers has the longest tenure in the league, with 24 seasons spent as a referee. Here is the full list of officials on his crew:
- Umpire: Derek Anderson
- Down Judge: Daniel Gallagher
- Line Judge: Quentin Givens
- Field Judge:Â Nate Jones
- Side Judge: Eugene Hall
- Back Judge: Martin Hankins
- Replay Official: Brian Matoren
- Replay Assistant: Daniel Bouldrick
During the season, his crew is tied for the sixth-highest total penalties in the league. However, that number sees a noticeable uptick to fourth-most in the league when considering a per-game average.
