The NFL's decision to assign Clete Blakeman as the head official for the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills has drawn considerable attention ...

The Kansas City Chiefs referee "favoritism" controversies have led to the NFL Referee Association weighing on the "insulting" ...

Clete Blakeman born on June 23, 1964, is an American football official who works in the National Football League (NFL). He wears the uniform number 34. Before his officiating career began he ...

AFC championship game referees 2025. Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen will meet in the playoffs for the fourth time with a spot in Super Bowl 59 on the line. After a series of contr ...

Referee Clete Blakeman talked to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players and coaches during Sunday's AFC Championship.

But if there was a true conspiracy to make sure the Chiefs advance to the Super Bowl again, Clete Blakeman would not be the official. Blakeman also reffed Mahomes' first career start in Week 17 in ...

The NFL assigned one of its most experienced referees the task of heading the officiating team for AFC Championship Game. Blakeman's assignment comes a week after officials were criticized for ...

Explore NFL referee Clete Blakeman's game impact, noting his lack of home bias and crucial game stats. How much will he impact this Sunday's AFC Title game? Finneas issues warning to fans after he ...

Shawn Hochuli will officiate the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, while Clete Blakeman will referee the AFC title game between the Kansas City ...

Clete Blakeman will lead the crew for the conference title game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, the league announced, Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.