If there’s one referees name everyone knows this week, it’s Brad Allen. The head official in Saturday’s controversial game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, ending in confusion and debate over which Lions’ offensive tackle was reporting eligible, Allen will now be the head ref for Sunday’s finale between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens .
Brad Allen will be the referee for the Week 18 Saturday afternoon game between the Steelers and the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/TqB2zp91rk
— Steelers Depot 7u20e3 (@Steelersdepot) January 2, 2024
Allen came under intense controversy and criticism for handling the Lions’ game-winning two point play.