Brad Allen Crew Assigned to Giants-Rams Game
The veteran NFL referee and his officiating team have been selected to oversee the upcoming matchup.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Football
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Referee Brad Allen and his officiating crew have been assigned to lead the upcoming game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams. Allen is currently serving his 13th season as an NFL referee.
Why it matters
The assignment brings renewed focus to the officiating crew, particularly following their performance and penalty counts in previous league games. Teams often monitor referee assignments closely as they prepare for game-day rule enforcement.
Brad Allen’s crew managed 23 penalty flags during their 2026 Week 1 assignment. The New York Giants entered this matchup following a Week 1 performance where they recorded 10 penalties for a total of 114 yards.
The players
Brad Allen
He is an NFL referee currently serving his 13th season leading an officiating crew.
New York Giants
They are a professional football team based in New York that recently recorded 114 penalty yards in their opening week.
Los Angeles Rams
They are a professional football team based in Los Angeles that is facing the Giants in this matchup.
Anthony Flemming
He is a new addition to the officiating crew led by Brad Allen for the 2026 season.
Jim Van Geffen
He is a new addition to the officiating crew led by Brad Allen for the 2026 season.
The details
Brad Allen, who began his NFL career in 2014, leads a crew that recently added Anthony Flemming and Jim Van Geffen for the 2026 season. The crew is responsible for monitoring games, managing eligible receiver reporting, and assessing penalties for rule infractions.
Timeline
Brad Allen began his role as an NFL referee in 2014.
The crew nullified a Detroit Lions two-point conversion in 2023.
The crew threw 162 total penalty flags during the 2025 season.
The crew threw 23 penalty flags during the Week 1 2026 game.
This article was published on September 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This assignment marks a critical moment for the officiating crew as teams look to maintain discipline throughout the 2026 season. Consistent flag counts will directly influence game management and competitive balance as teams vie for position in the playoff race.
The Giants must focus on discipline to avoid repeating their Week 1 total of 114 penalty yards. Fantasy managers should account for potential flags that could negate significant yardage or scoring plays during this contest.
The takeaway
The performance of the officiating crew remains a vital factor in game-day outcomes and team discipline. Fans and analysts should track penalty trends to understand how crew assignments impact game flow and scoring opportunities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
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