What happened: The NFL reassigned official Don Willard to work two games on Sunday following nationwide flight disruptions caused by an FAA ground stop. Willard will work an early afternoon game before driving 110 miles to officiate the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Why it matters: A rivalry matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is always decided by narrow margins and intense physical play. Placing an official on the field for a second game in eight hours invites fatigue and missed calls in critical fourth-quarter moments. The league should never compromise the officiating standard of a primetime divisional battle to patch travel issues.