Steratore was one of two active NFL referees (Bill Vinovich being the other) who also officiated NCAA Division I men's basketball games.
Exactly one year later, he refereed the Baltimore Ravens' 33–14 victory over the New England Patriots in an American Football Conference (AFC) Wild Card game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Late in the fourth quarter, Lions receiver Calvin Johnson caught what was originally ruled as the winning touchdown for Detroit.
Steratore was named as referee for the NFC Championship game on January 19, 2014, between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
[11] The Packers challenged the call and after review, it was determined that the ball touched the ground before Bryant completed the catch.
[14] Steratore's retirement as an NFL referee was announced by the circuit's Senior Vice President of Officiating Alberto Riveron on June 22, 2018.