The 4–1 Buffalo Bills face the 3–2 Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 18, at Allegiant Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. Buffalo is coming off a thrilling 37–34 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, while Las Vegas looks to respond after back-to-back losses following its 3–0 start.
Bills’ Josh Allen continues to lead an explosive Bills offense, but injuries could affect Buffalo’s receiving options and defensive rotation. DJ Moore is listed as questionable on the latest report, while defensive tackle Ed Oliver is listed as questionable. The Raiders also have injury concerns, including defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, who has been ruled out.
From the CBS broadcast team to the officials responsible for enforcing the rules, Sunday’s game has several details worth tracking. Here’s a look at the announcers, the officiating crew led by referee Shawn Smith, and the expected Buffalo uniform combination for the road game.
Announcers
Play-by-play: Jim Nantz, one of CBS’s signature voices in sports broadcasting. His NFL calls, combined with his work on major golf events, have made him a familiar presence for American sports fans. He will guide viewers through the game’s biggest plays and key moments.
Color commentator: J.J. Watt, brings a defender’s perspective to the booth. The former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals star won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards and recorded 114.5 career sacks. His experience should offer useful insight into pass-rush matchups, quarterback pressure and defensive adjustments.
Sideline reporter: Tracy Wolfson, will provide updates from the field, including injury developments, coach interviews and other important information during the broadcast.
Referees
Officiating position |
Official |
|---|---|
Head referee |
Shawn Smith |
Umpire |
Tra Blake |
Down judge |
Jay Bilbo |
Line judge |
Jeff Seeman |
Field judge |
Dyrol Prioleau |
Side judge |
Keith Parham |
Back judge |
Dino Paganelli |
Head referee Smith has been an NFL official since 2015, when he began his career as an umpire. He was promoted to referee in 2018 and went on to become the referee for Super Bowl LX in February 2026, marking his first time in that role for the championship game.
His crew will be responsible for monitoring holding, illegal contact, defensive pass interference and other penalties that could change the game’s momentum. With Buffalo’s explosive passing attack facing a Raiders defense that has struggled against the pass, clean execution and consistent enforcement will be important.
Jersey Combinations
- Helmet: White helmet with the Bills’ red, white and blue charging-buffalo logo.
- Jersey: White road jersey with blue numbers and red-and-blue accents.
- Pants: White
- Socks: White
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