Who is Patrick Holt, Super Bowl LVIII Down Judge? All About the NFL Referee Before Chiefs vs. 49ers Showdown
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With the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII just a few days away, it is only fitting to discuss the officials who will play a crucial role in determining the outcome between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. With seasoned referee Bill Vinovich helming responsibilities as chief official, scrutiny will also be extended towards down judge Patrick Holt for identifying penalties.
Let us delve deeper into the background of Patrick Holt and his officiating journey.
All about Patrick Holt’s NFL officiating journey
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Patrick Holt embarked on his NFL officiating career in 2019, assuming the role of a down judge. Before this, Holt had a notable college football career at North Carolina State and has proudly worn the number 106 on his uniform since his debut. Patrick Holt’s first NFL officiating assignment took place on September 8, 2019, during a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens.
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It wasn’t until January 3, 2021, that Holt had the opportunity to officiate his first playoff game. The opportunity came in the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team. Proving pivotal this season, Patrick Holt reaches yet another milestone by appearing in his very first Super Bowl game scheduled for Sunday, February 11th.
Having acquainted ourselves with an overview of Patrick’s career progression thus far, let us now examine key statistics and penalty decisions over his five-year span within NFL officiating as a down judge.
Patrick Holt’s NFL career stats
2019
| Total Games | 15 |
| Total Playoff Games | 0 |
| Total Penalties Called | 215 |
| Penalties Called (Home) | 103 |
| Penalties Called (Visitor) | 112 |
| % of Penalties Called on Home Team | 47.91% |
| Home Team Winning Percentage | 53.33% |
| Average Penalties Per Game | 14.33 |
| Total Penalty Yardage | 1814 |
| Avg. Penalty Yards Per Game | 120.93 |
2020
| Total Games | 16 |
| Total Playoff Games | 1 |
| Total Penalties Called | 182 |
| Penalties Called (Home) | 93 |
| Penalties Called (Visitor) | 89 |
| % of Penalties Called on Home Team | 51.10% |
| Home Team Winning Percentage | 62.50% |
| Average Penalties Per Game | 11.38 |
| Total Penalty Yardage | 1567 |
| Avg. Penalty Yards Per Game | 97.94 |
2021
| Total Games | 17 |
| Total Playoff Games | 1 |
| Total Penalties Called | 155 |
| Penalties Called (Home) | 73 |
| Penalties Called (Visitor) | 82 |
| % of Penalties Called on Home Team | 47.10% |
| Home Team Winning Percentage | 58.82% |
| Average Penalties Per Game | 9.12 |
| Total Penalty Yardage | 1311 |
| Avg. Penalty Yards Per Game | 77.12 |
2022
| Total Games | 17 |
| Total Playoff Games | 1 |
| Total Penalties Called | 202 |
| Penalties Called (Home) | 104 |
| Penalties Called (Visitor) | 98 |
| % of Penalties Called on Home Team | 51.49% |
| Home Team Winning Percentage | 70.59% |
| Average Penalties Per Game | 11.88 |
| Total Penalty Yardage | 1788 |
| Avg. Penalty Yards Per Game | 105.18 |
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2023
| Total Games | 17 |
| Total Playoff Games | 1 |
| Total Penalties Called | 183 |
| Penalties Called (Home) | 85 |
| Penalties Called (Visitor) | 98 |
| % of Penalties Called on Home Team | 46.45% |
| Home Team Winning Percentage | 58.82% |
| Average Penalties Per Game | 10.76 |
| Total Penalty Yardage | 1438 |
| Avg. Penalty Yards Per Game | 84.59 |
It will certainly be intriguing to observe the number of penalties Patrick Holt calls on Super Sunday. With anticipation building towards the ultimate showdown, all that remains is for us to patiently await the outcome.
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Do you think Patrick Holt will cross his highest ‘total penalties called’ number this year? Will he cross 215 this year? Let us know in the comments.
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Shivali Nathta
