How many officials supervise an NFL game?

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Jalen Hurts, wearing number 1 for the Philadelphia Eagles, winds up to throw a football during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. — American football Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during Super Bowl LVII, 2023; the team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the National Football League, a game is supervised by seven officials.1

These officials work as a crew to manage the game, led by a referee who maintains general oversight and control. The referee is supported by a team that includes umpires, linesmen, field judges, back judges, line judges, and side judges.1