Uniforms Take Center Stage in NFL’s Final Week
As the NFL regular season draws to a close, teams are making bold statements with their uniform choices, adding an extra layer of excitement to the final week of play. It’s not just about the game on the field; it’s about the style and history that these uniforms represent. Let’s dive into the sartorial selections that are turning heads this week.
The Denver Broncos are once again donning their iconic “Orange Crush” uniforms, a nod to the 1977 season when they made their first Super Bowl appearance. This throwback look, which debuted in Week 5, features blue helmets with the classic “D” logo and a snorting Bronco. The Broncos will be sporting this nostalgic attire against the Kansas City Chiefs, adding a touch of history to this matchup.
Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans are bringing back their Oilers threads for their game against the Houston Texans. These Columbia blue uniforms, which pay homage to the Oilers teams from 1981 to 1998, feature a distinctive red, white, and light blue band on the sleeve. The Titans reintroduced these uniforms last season, and they continue to be a fan favorite.
It’s not just the throwbacks that are making waves this week. Alternate uniforms are also in the spotlight. The Philadelphia Eagles are going all black for their clash with the New York Giants. Similarly, the Detroit Lions will wear black against the Minnesota Vikings on “Sunday Night Football,” with the Vikings countering in a rare all-white ensemble with purple helmets.
Here’s a rundown of the uniform choices for every NFL team in Week 18:
- Arizona Cardinals: White helmet, red jersey, red pants.
- Atlanta Falcons: Black helmet, black jersey, black pants.
- Baltimore Ravens: Black helmet, purple jersey, white pants.
- Buffalo Bills: White helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- Carolina Panthers: Silver helmet, white jersey, silver pants.
- Chicago Bears: Dark navy helmet, white jersey, dark navy pants.
- Cincinnati Bengals: Orange helmet, white jersey, orange pants.
- Cleveland Browns: Orange helmet, white jersey, orange pants.
- Dallas Cowboys: Silver helmet, navy blue jersey, white pants.
- Denver Broncos: Legacy blue helmet, Orange Crush jersey, white pants.
- Detroit Lions: Blue helmet, black jersey, pants TBA.
- Green Bay Packers: Gold helmet, green jersey, gold pants.
- Houston Texans: Deep steel blue helmet, liberty white jersey, deep steel blue pants.
- Indianapolis Colts: Helmet, jersey, and pants TBA.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Black helmet, white jersey, black pants.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Red helmet, white jersey, pants TBA.
- Las Vegas Raiders: Silver helmet, black jersey, silver pants.
- Los Angeles Chargers: White helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- Los Angeles Rams: Royal/sol helmet, royal jersey, royal pants.
- Miami Dolphins: White helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- Minnesota Vikings: Purple helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- New England Patriots: Silver helmet, blue jersey, silver pants.
- New Orleans Saints: Gold helmet, white jersey, black pants.
- New York Giants: Blue helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- New York Jets: Legacy green helmet, legacy green jersey, legacy white pants.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Black helmet, black jersey, black pants.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Black helmet, black jersey, yellow pants.
- San Francisco 49ers: Gold helmet, white jersey, gold pants.
- Seattle Seahawks: College navy helmet, white jersey, white pants.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Pewter helmet, red jersey, pewter pants.
- Tennessee Titans: White helmet, Columbia blue jersey, white pants.
- Washington Commanders: Burgundy helmet, white jersey, burgundy pants.
As we gear up for the final week of the regular season, these uniform choices add an extra layer of intrigue and excitement. Whether it’s the nostalgia of throwbacks or the boldness of alternate colors, the NFL teams are making sure they look as good as they play. So, which team’s uniform are you most excited to see in action?
Originally Written by: Anthony Gharib
