Clete Blakeman to referee Saints-Ravens game in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Clete Blakeman will officiate the Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens. Blakeman has extensive experience, having previously led crews for 16 Saints games, with the team holding a 9-7 record in those contests. His crew ranked fifth in penalties last season, averaging 16.5 flags per game. Last week, they officiated a game that saw 14 penalties assessed. The Saints will need to minimize mistakes against the Ravens to improve their performance.
- •Clete Blakeman assigned to Saints-Ravens game in Week 2.
- •Blakeman's crew called 218 penalties last season.
- •Saints were 9-7 under Blakeman in previous matchups.
- •Ravens have an 11-5 record with Blakeman officiating.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran referee Clete Blakeman assigned to Week 2 Saints-Ravens game
"Veteran referee Clete Blakeman has been assigned to Week 2's Saints-Ravens game. His crew ranked fifth in penalty flags thrown last year.
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