The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers meet once again on Thanksgiving in a high-stakes divisional matchup at Ford Field. With both teams still fighting for control in the NFC North, every detail matters, including the officiating crew assigned for this Week 13 clash.
The NFL has confirmed Ron Torbert as the referee for this game. He is one of the league’s most experienced officials and has worked multiple Super Bowls. His presence adds weight to the matchup, and his history as a steady, rule-focused decision-maker fits the occasion.
Torbert’s full 2025 crew includes Barry Anderson, Frank LeBlanc, Brian Bolinger, Ryan Dickson, Keith Washington, and Courtney Brown, along with replay officials Kevin Stine and Marty Abezetian.
However, the situation is not straightforward. The league is using a mixed, all-Black officiating crew for this Thanksgiving assignment. Only the referee has been fully confirmed, while the rest of the on-field lineup will be drawn primarily from Torbert’s group with possible substitutions from other crews.
Referee for Packers at Lions @NFLonFOX #Thanksgiving — Ron Torbert
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The game itself promises intensity. Detroit lost to Green Bay in Week 1 and will look to respond in front of its home crowd. The Lions enter with a powerful offense and a defense that has grown stronger as the season progressed.
Green Bay brings a balanced attack and a recent win over Detroit that gives them confidence. With FOX’s lead broadcasting team on the call and Ford Field packed for its signature event, the atmosphere will match the moment.
The Thanksgiving stage is more than football, and Detroit has leaned heavily into its identity for its halftime production. The franchise has partnered with Detroit hip-hop legend, Eminem, and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, to produce the halftime show, giving it a Detroit-first identity built around music and culture.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Halftime Performer
This year’s halftime performer is Jack White, one of Detroit’s most influential musicians. He is best known as the frontman of The White Stripes and as a pioneering figure in the city’s garage-rock revival.
White brings a raw, energetic style built on guitar-driven sound and a strong connection to Detroit’s artistic roots. His presence aligns perfectly with the team’s direction under Eminem’s production leadership.
Two days until Detroit native Jack White takes the stage at the @Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Show powered by @Verizon 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2qTWP5cUt8
— NFL (@NFL) November 25, 2025
The pregame will also feature gospel legend CeCe Winans performing the national anthem, completing a lineup built around Detroit icons. It’s going to be a celebration of Detroit at Ford Field with a perfect combination of sports and music.
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