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How the Steelers play under each ref or ref crew

Every Steelers game grouped by individual official, or by the same seven officials on the field. Over this sample the Steelers are 86-56 (60.6%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 6:12 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-09-01 – 2026-02-08)

Steelers record: 86-56 (60.6%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Steelers games with Rich Martinez, the Steelers draw 1.8 more flags thrown per game than opponents (11-game sample).

    11 games in sample

    Rich Martinez profile →

  • Scoring pattern

    Pattern

    In the Steelers games with Greg Meyer, contests average 33.4 combined points (-12.6 vs league), 9.1% finish under the 44.9-point benchmark across 11 games.

    11 games in sample

    Greg Meyer profile →

Ronald Torbert

9 games with the Steelers · ~9-0

Win rate

100.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+39.4 pts vs team
Totals

45.6 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kent Payne

9 games with the Steelers · ~8-1

Win rate

88.9%

Team baseline 60.6%

+28.3 pts vs team
Totals

36.4 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-9.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bryan Neale

9 games with the Steelers · ~8-1

Win rate

88.9%

Team baseline 60.6%

+28.3 pts vs team
Totals

41 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-5.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Boris Cheek

11 games with the Steelers · ~9-2

Win rate

81.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+21.2 pts vs team
Totals

47.3 avg

63.6% over 44.9

+1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carl Paganelli

11 games with the Steelers · ~9-2

Win rate

81.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+21.2 pts vs team
Totals

44.7 avg

54.5% over 44.9

-1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Greg Yette

10 games with the Steelers · ~8-2

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+19.4 pts vs team
Totals

46.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Aaron Santi

9 games with the Steelers · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+17.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.8 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Sarah Thomas

9 games with the Steelers · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+17.2 pts vs team
Totals

47.6 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

James Coleman

9 games with the Steelers · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+17.2 pts vs team
Totals

40.6 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-5.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Rogers

9 games with the Steelers · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

+17.2 pts vs team
Totals

38.1 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-7.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Steed

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

41.6 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Barry Anderson

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

43.5 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jonah Monroe

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

44.9 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Anthony Jeffries

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

44.9 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Terry Killens Jr.

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

37.4 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-8.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

PIT tendency

Chad Hill

8 games with the Steelers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+14.4 pts vs team
Totals

39 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-7.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

PIT tendency

Rick Patterson

11 games with the Steelers · ~8-3

Win rate

72.7%

Team baseline 60.6%

+12.1 pts vs team
Totals

43.1 avg

45.5% over 44.9

-2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Todd Prukop

10 games with the Steelers · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+9.4 pts vs team
Totals

45.6 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jeff Seeman

10 games with the Steelers · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+9.4 pts vs team
Totals

43.7 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Terrence Miles

10 games with the Steelers · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

+9.4 pts vs team
Totals

39.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-6.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Pellis

15 games with the Steelers · ~10-5

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 60.6%

+6.1 pts vs team
Totals

45.2 avg

60.0% over 44.9

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.7

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ryan Dickson

9 games with the Steelers · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 60.6%

+6.1 pts vs team
Totals

41.2 avg

11.1% over 44.9

-4.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Keith Washington

11 games with the Steelers · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 60.6%

+3.0 pts vs team
Totals

41.2 avg

27.3% over 44.9

-4.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rich Martinez

11 games with the Steelers · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 60.6%

+3.0 pts vs team
Totals

40.6 avg

18.2% over 44.9

-5.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.8

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

PIT tendency

Greg Wilson

8 games with the Steelers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

42 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-4.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carl Johnson

8 games with the Steelers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

44 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jabir Walker

8 games with the Steelers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

45.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Novak

8 games with the Steelers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

39.1 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-6.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jim Mello

8 games with the Steelers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

40 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-6.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Craig Wrolstad

10 games with the Steelers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-0.6 pts vs team
Totals

44.8 avg

30.0% over 44.9

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Paul King

10 games with the Steelers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-0.6 pts vs team
Totals

45.1 avg

60.0% over 44.9

-0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Land Clark

10 games with the Steelers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-0.6 pts vs team
Totals

37.6 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-8.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Hill

10 games with the Steelers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-0.6 pts vs team
Totals

35.5 avg

10.0% over 44.9

-10.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dominique Pender

10 games with the Steelers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-0.6 pts vs team
Totals

40.2 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-5.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Allen

9 games with the Steelers · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 60.6%

-5.0 pts vs team
Totals

40.9 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-5.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tom Stephan

9 games with the Steelers · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 60.6%

-5.0 pts vs team
Totals

39.1 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-6.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Perry Paganelli

9 games with the Steelers · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 60.6%

-5.0 pts vs team
Totals

46 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Shawn Hochuli

13 games with the Steelers · ~7-6

Win rate

53.8%

Team baseline 60.6%

-6.8 pts vs team
Totals

41.7 avg

23.1% over 44.9

-4.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Julian Mapp

10 games with the Steelers · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

42.9 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-3.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jerod Phillips

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

44.1 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-1.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brad Freeman

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

40 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-6.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Clete Blakeman

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

43 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jim Quirk

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

46.3 avg

62.5% over 44.9

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Derick Bowers

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

39.1 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-6.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Alex Kemp

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

42.6 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-3.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Patrick Holt

8 games with the Steelers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-10.6 pts vs team
Totals

47.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+1.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Meyer

11 games with the Steelers · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

-15.1 pts vs team
Totals

33.4 avg

9.1% over 44.9

-12.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tim Podraza

11 games with the Steelers · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

-15.1 pts vs team
Totals

47.7 avg

45.5% over 44.9

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

David Meslow

11 games with the Steelers · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 60.6%

-15.1 pts vs team
Totals

36.6 avg

27.3% over 44.9

-9.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jimmy Buchanan

9 games with the Steelers · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 60.6%

-16.2 pts vs team
Totals

49.2 avg

77.8% over 44.9

+3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Patrick Turner

9 games with the Steelers · ~3-6

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 60.6%

-27.3 pts vs team
Totals

43.2 avg

22.2% over 44.9

-2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Hussey

9 games with the Steelers · ~3-6

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 60.6%

-27.3 pts vs team
Totals

38.6 avg

22.2% over 44.9

-7.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Alan Eck

8 games with the Steelers · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 60.6%

-35.6 pts vs team
Totals

40.4 avg

12.5% over 44.9

-5.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rusty Baynes

9 games with the Steelers · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 60.6%

-38.4 pts vs team
Totals

46.1 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Steelers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Late-game proxy

How Pittsburgh Steelers compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤7 pt margin)

7pt proxy

98 of 172 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤7 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts43.142.9+0.2
Avg flags13.212.7+0.5
Over rate39.8%37.2%+2.6 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 172 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups

spread

125 of 172 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-upsFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts42.742.9-0.2
Avg flags12.612.7-0.1
Over rate38.4%37.2%+1.2 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 172 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Steelers games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same seven officials worked together on the Steelers games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Steelers went 86-56 (60.6%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: flag differential. A positive number means opponents are flagged more often than the Steelers.

Ref×team W-L rebuilt from 2283 ESPN game logs. 4544/5864 ref×team pairs meet the 3+ game matrix gate. Official names canonicalized (122 slots); 0 reverse-name ghosts removed.

League-wide ref profiles

Kent Payne45.7% over 44.9Greg Wilson45.2% over 44.9Patrick Turner49.4% over 44.9Jerod Phillips48.7% over 44.9Allen Baynes48.3% over 44.9Brad Freeman51.4% over 44.9Keith Washington43.2% over 44.9Mark Pellis48.0% over 44.9Greg Meyer45.3% over 44.9Boris Cheek47.6% over 44.9Tim Podraza49.0% over 44.9Eugene Hall50.0% over 44.9