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2019 NFL playoffs Patriots vs Chargers: Ron Torbert named referee for Sunday’s divisional round game

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will enter the 2018 NFL playoffs when the host the Los Angeles Chargers for the two teams’ divisional round game. The defending AFC champions and second seed in the conference will also welcome referee Ron Torbert to Gillette Stadium. As first reported by Football Zebras, the fifth-year referee will call the game between the Patriots and Chargers.

The website had to say the following about Torbert:

Ron Torbert is the referee, who is in his 9th season and 5th as referee. This is Torbert’s 7th postseason assignment, including 3 Wild Card Playoffs and 4 Divisional Playoffs; he has received a playoff assignment in every year he was eligible.