The NFL uses season grades to make playoff assignments. Using post-season assignments to reverse-engineer season grades is extremely fraught and has significant potential for error. With that caveat, here are some observations. The Clete Blakeman crew was clearly the most awarded crew, and stood head and shoulders above the rest. Referee Clete Blakeman and line judge Julian Mapp both received conference championship assignments, and back judge Jonah Monroe is working the Super Bowl. Additionally, down judge Dana McKenzie and line judge Julian Mapp are both backup officials for the Super Bowl. Every member of the crew received either two on field assignments, or both one on the field and one as a backup, with the exception of Karina Tovar who was by rule ineligible for a post-season assignment due to it being her first year in the league.
Super Bowl Officiating Preview and Post Season Officials
