Ranking NFL's newly revealed Nike 'Rivalries' uniforms best to worst
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Ranking NFL's newly revealed Nike 'Rivalries' uniforms best to worst
Nate Davis, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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After four months of anticipation, particularly among those who fancy themselves football fashionistas, theNFL and Nike revealed their new "Rivalries" uniformsThursday morning – kits that make a departure from the fairly conservative looks the league has featured for most of its hundred-plus years of existence.
Effectively cousins to the NBA's popular "City Edition" uniforms or Major League Baseball's "City Connect" jerseys, the "Rivalries" unis present looks – if ones that may not be embraced by traditionalists – that will make the AFC East and NFC West teams that wear them this season pop for viewers while attempting to celebrate the local ethos of those clubs.
Week 18: Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and teammates pose for the cameras after his touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Gibbs scored four touchdowns in the 31-9 win, in which the Lions wore alternate uniforms.
(David Reginek, Imagn Images)
Week 18: Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts after a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos, while sporting throwback uniforms, defeated the Chiefs, 38-0.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
Week 18: Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton (92) grabs Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. The Titans, wearing uniforms of the Houston Oilers, were defeated, 23-14 by the Texans.
(Steve Roberts, =Imagn Images)
Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) celebrates with teammates Lane Johnson (65) and Grant Calcaterra (81) after his first NFL touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles wore their "Kelly Green" throwback uniforms in the 41-7 win.
(Bill Streicher, Imagn Images)
Week 17: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after a play during a 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium. The Texans wore their "H-Town" alternate uniforms for the game.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
Week 16: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks for a receiver against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game, 34-7, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
Week 16: Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost the game, 24-6, while wearing all-white uniforms that the team sported during its inaugural season of 1946.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands the ball off to running back Cam Akers during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings wore their "Winter Warrior" uniforms for the 30-12 win.
(Jeffrey Becker, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) celebrates with teammate Rashan Gary (52) following a sack against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The Packers wore all-white "Winter Warning" uniforms for the 30-13 win.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after a defensive play against the Green Bay Packers during "Sunday Night Football' at Lumen Field. The Seahawks wore their "Action" green uniforms in the 30-13 loss.
(Steven Bisig, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) gets tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. The Lions wore their alternate uniforms for the 48-42 loss.
(Lon Horwedel, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) reacts after a tackle in a 21-7 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns wore all-white uniforms that the team sporting during its inaugural season of 1946.
(Scott Galvin, Imagn Images)
Week 15: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) during a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore throwback jerseys for the game.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
Week 14: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms for the 27-20 loss.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
Week 13: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) huddles with teammates during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their alternate white helmets for the 41-32 win.
(Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images)
Week 13: New England Patriots cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez (0) and Marcus Jones (25) react after an incomplete pass during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots wore their "Pat the Patriot" throwback uniforms in the 25-24 loss to the Colts.
(Bob DeChiara, Imagn Images)
Week 13: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with De'Von Achane (28) following a two-point conversion during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day at Lambeau Field. The Dolphins wore throwback jerseys in the 30-17 loss to the Packers.
(Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images)
Week 13: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms for their 27-20 win on Thanksgiving Day.
(Andrew Dieb, Imagn Images)
Week 12: Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Rome Odunze (15) against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. The Bears wore their 1936 throwback uniforms in the 30-27 overtime loss.
(Daniel Bartel, Imagn Images)
Week 12: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) rushes the ball against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts wore their "Indiana Nights" alternative uniform in the 24-6 loss.
(Grace Hollars, USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
Week 12: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers sported their black/black/black helmet alternative uniform combo in the 30-27 loss.
(Bob Donnan, Imagn Images)
Week 10: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud attempts a pass against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. The Texans debuted their "Battle Red" alternate uniforms for the "Sunday Night Football" game.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars debuted their "Shell White" alternate helmets in the 12-7 loss.
(Morgan Tencza, Imagn Images)
Week 10 Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) celebrates after kicking a 36-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against the New York Giants at Allianz Arena. The Panthers sported their black/Process Blue/black helmet look for the 20-17 overtime win in Munich, Germany.
(Kirby Lee, Imagn Images)
Week 10: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dylan Wallace (16) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown on "Thursday Night Football" against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won the game, 35-34, while debuting their "Purple Rising" alternate uniforms.
(Mitch Stringer, Imagn Images)
Week 9: Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) celebrates with C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) after intercepting a Jacksonville Jaguars pass during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles wore their "Kelly Green" uniforms in the 28-23 win.
(Bill Streicher, Imagn Images)
Week 9: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore 1950s-style throwback uniforms. The Packers lost, 24-14, which was a familiar result for the team during that era against Detroit.
(Tork Mason, Imagn Images)
Week 9: New York Giants cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (30) returns a kickoff as against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. The Giants wore helmet logos reminiscent of the team's look during the 1980s and 1990s. The Giants lost the game, 27-22.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
Week 9: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. The Jets debuted their "Legacy Black" uniforms for the "Thursday Night Football" game played on Halloween.
(Ed Mulholland, Imagn Images)
Week 8: Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 73-yard punt return on "Monday Night Football" against New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers wore their "Color Rush" uniforms for the 26-18 win.
(Barry Reeger, Imagn Images)
Week 8: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) hands off the ball to running back Isaac Guerendo (31) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore their 1994 throwback jerseys for the 30-24 win.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
Week 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to running back Sean Tucker (44) against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers wore their "Creamsicle" throwback, but lost the game, 31-26.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates a touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals wore their "White Bengal" uniforms for the 37-17 loss to the Eagles.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
Week 7: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) celebrates a touchdown reception with quarterback Kyler Murray during a "Monday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals wore their all-black uniforms in the 17-15 win.
(Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images)
Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass while being pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III during "Sunday Night Football" at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers wore 1970s era throwback uniforms during the 37-15 win.
(Barry Reeger, Imagn Images)
Week 7: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) hands the football off to running back Josh Jacobs against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore all-white "Winter Warning" uniforms for the 24-22 win.
(Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images)
Week 7: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter with quarterback Jake Haener (3) during "Thursday Night Football" against the Denver Broncos at Caesars Superdome. The Saints wore throwback uniforms for the game, which they lost, 33-10.
(Matthew Hinton, Imagn Images)
Week 6: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. The Jets lost the game, 23-20, while wearing throwback uniforms reminiscent of the team's look when it won Super Bowl III.
(Lucas Boland, Imagn Images)
Week 6: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore their alternate black helmet along with their "Process Blue" jerseys in the 38-20 loss to the Falcons.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
Week 7: The New England Patriots busted out their "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms for the game against the Houston Texans. The Patriots lost the game, 41-21.
(Brian Fluharty, Imagn Images)
Week 6: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Both the 49ers and Seahawks wore throwback uniforms for the "Thursday Night Football" game.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
Week 5: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (left) celebrates with teammate Chris Olave after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Saints wore alternate uniforms in the 26-13 loss.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
Week 5: Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Michael Burton (20) and Adam Trautman (82). The Broncos wore throwback uniforms for the 34-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High.
(Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images)
Week 5: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) looks to hand off the ball to running back Jordan Mason (24) against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback uniforms in the 24-23 loss.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
Week 5: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. The Texans debuted their "H-Town" alternate uniforms in the 23-20 win.
(Thomas Shea, Imagn Images)
Week 5: Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) celebrates with Logan Cooke (9) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore throwback uniforms for the 37-34 win.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
Week 5: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a "Thursday Night Football" game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game in overtime, 36-30, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
Week 4: Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (left) celebrates with teammate David Montgomery after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during a "Monday Night Football" game at Ford Field. The Lions won, 42-29, while wearing all black uniforms and alternate helmets. It was the first time that the Lions have worn these uniforms.
(Lon Horwedel, Imagn Images)
Week 4: Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-16. The Browns wore all-white uniforms that the team sporting during its inaugural season of 1946.
(Stephen R. Sylvanie, Imagn Images)
Week 4: The Atlanta Falcons' Matthew Judon (15) and Dee Alford (20) celebrate after a turnover on downs against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game, 26-24, while wearing uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
Week 4: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rolls out against the New York Giants during his team's 20-15 win on "Thursday Night Football" at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms harkening back to the team's original uniform from 1960-63.
(Robert Deutsch, Imagn Images)
Week 3: Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Justin Jefferson during the against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won the game, 34-7, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's look from the 1970s.
(Brad Rempel, Imagn Images)
Week 2: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) attempts a pass against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The Bears wore their alternate orange helmets and jerseys in their 19-13 loss on "Sunday Night Football."
(Thomas Shea, Imagn Images)
Week 2: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hands the ball off to running back De'Von Achane during a "Thursday Night Football" game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their throwback uniforms for the primetime tilt.
(Sam Navarro, Imagn Images)
Week 1: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field. The Seahawks won 26-20 while sporting throwback uniforms that are an homage to the team's 1980s-90s era.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
Week 1: New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Vikings won the game, 28-6, as the Giants debuted their "Century Red" uniforms, a visual commemoration of the team's 100th season.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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Week 18: Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and teammates pose for the cameras after his touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Gibbs scored four touchdowns in the 31-9 win, in which the Lions wore alternate uniforms.
(David Reginek, Imagn Images)
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Week 18: Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and teammates pose for the cameras after his touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Gibbs scored four touchdowns in the 31-9 win, in which the Lions wore alternate uniforms.
(David Reginek, Imagn Images)
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Week 18: Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts after a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos, while sporting throwback uniforms, defeated the Chiefs, 38-0.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
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Week 18: Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton (92) grabs Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. The Titans, wearing uniforms of the Houston Oilers, were defeated, 23-14 by the Texans.
(Steve Roberts, =Imagn Images)
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Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) celebrates with teammates Lane Johnson (65) and Grant Calcaterra (81) after his first NFL touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles wore their "Kelly Green" throwback uniforms in the 41-7 win.
(Bill Streicher, Imagn Images)
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Week 17: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after a play during a 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium. The Texans wore their "H-Town" alternate uniforms for the game.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
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Week 16: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks for a receiver against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game, 34-7, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
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Week 16: Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost the game, 24-6, while wearing all-white uniforms that the team sported during its inaugural season of 1946.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands the ball off to running back Cam Akers during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings wore their "Winter Warrior" uniforms for the 30-12 win.
(Jeffrey Becker, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) celebrates with teammate Rashan Gary (52) following a sack against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The Packers wore all-white "Winter Warning" uniforms for the 30-13 win.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after a defensive play against the Green Bay Packers during "Sunday Night Football' at Lumen Field. The Seahawks wore their "Action" green uniforms in the 30-13 loss.
(Steven Bisig, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) gets tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. The Lions wore their alternate uniforms for the 48-42 loss.
(Lon Horwedel, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) reacts after a tackle in a 21-7 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns wore all-white uniforms that the team sporting during its inaugural season of 1946.
(Scott Galvin, Imagn Images)
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Week 15: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) during a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore throwback jerseys for the game.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
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Week 14: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms for the 27-20 loss.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
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Week 13: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) huddles with teammates during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their alternate white helmets for the 41-32 win.
(Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images)
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Week 13: New England Patriots cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez (0) and Marcus Jones (25) react after an incomplete pass during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots wore their "Pat the Patriot" throwback uniforms in the 25-24 loss to the Colts.
(Bob DeChiara, Imagn Images)
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Week 13: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with De'Von Achane (28) following a two-point conversion during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day at Lambeau Field. The Dolphins wore throwback jerseys in the 30-17 loss to the Packers.
(Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images)
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Week 13: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms for their 27-20 win on Thanksgiving Day.
(Andrew Dieb, Imagn Images)
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Week 12: Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Rome Odunze (15) against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. The Bears wore their 1936 throwback uniforms in the 30-27 overtime loss.
(Daniel Bartel, Imagn Images)
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Week 12: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) rushes the ball against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts wore their "Indiana Nights" alternative uniform in the 24-6 loss.
(Grace Hollars, USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
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Week 12: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers sported their black/black/black helmet alternative uniform combo in the 30-27 loss.
(Bob Donnan, Imagn Images)
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Week 10: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud attempts a pass against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. The Texans debuted their "Battle Red" alternate uniforms for the "Sunday Night Football" game.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
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Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars debuted their "Shell White" alternate helmets in the 12-7 loss.
(Morgan Tencza, Imagn Images)
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Week 10 Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) celebrates after kicking a 36-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against the New York Giants at Allianz Arena. The Panthers sported their black/Process Blue/black helmet look for the 20-17 overtime win in Munich, Germany.
(Kirby Lee, Imagn Images)
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Week 10: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dylan Wallace (16) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown on "Thursday Night Football" against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won the game, 35-34, while debuting their "Purple Rising" alternate uniforms.
(Mitch Stringer, Imagn Images)
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Week 9: Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) celebrates with C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) after intercepting a Jacksonville Jaguars pass during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles wore their "Kelly Green" uniforms in the 28-23 win.
(Bill Streicher, Imagn Images)
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Week 9: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore 1950s-style throwback uniforms. The Packers lost, 24-14, which was a familiar result for the team during that era against Detroit.
(Tork Mason, Imagn Images)
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Week 9: New York Giants cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (30) returns a kickoff as against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. The Giants wore helmet logos reminiscent of the team's look during the 1980s and 1990s. The Giants lost the game, 27-22.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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Week 9: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. The Jets debuted their "Legacy Black" uniforms for the "Thursday Night Football" game played on Halloween.
(Ed Mulholland, Imagn Images)
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Week 8: Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 73-yard punt return on "Monday Night Football" against New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers wore their "Color Rush" uniforms for the 26-18 win.
(Barry Reeger, Imagn Images)
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Week 8: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) hands off the ball to running back Isaac Guerendo (31) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore their 1994 throwback jerseys for the 30-24 win.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
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Week 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to running back Sean Tucker (44) against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers wore their "Creamsicle" throwback, but lost the game, 31-26.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
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Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates a touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals wore their "White Bengal" uniforms for the 37-17 loss to the Eagles.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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Week 7: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) celebrates a touchdown reception with quarterback Kyler Murray during a "Monday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals wore their all-black uniforms in the 17-15 win.
(Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images)
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Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass while being pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III during "Sunday Night Football" at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers wore 1970s era throwback uniforms during the 37-15 win.
(Barry Reeger, Imagn Images)
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Week 7: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) hands the football off to running back Josh Jacobs against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore all-white "Winter Warning" uniforms for the 24-22 win.
(Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images)
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Week 7: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter with quarterback Jake Haener (3) during "Thursday Night Football" against the Denver Broncos at Caesars Superdome. The Saints wore throwback uniforms for the game, which they lost, 33-10.
(Matthew Hinton, Imagn Images)
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Week 6: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. The Jets lost the game, 23-20, while wearing throwback uniforms reminiscent of the team's look when it won Super Bowl III.
(Lucas Boland, Imagn Images)
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Week 6: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore their alternate black helmet along with their "Process Blue" jerseys in the 38-20 loss to the Falcons.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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Week 7: The New England Patriots busted out their "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms for the game against the Houston Texans. The Patriots lost the game, 41-21.
(Brian Fluharty, Imagn Images)
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Week 6: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Both the 49ers and Seahawks wore throwback uniforms for the "Thursday Night Football" game.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (left) celebrates with teammate Chris Olave after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Saints wore alternate uniforms in the 26-13 loss.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Michael Burton (20) and Adam Trautman (82). The Broncos wore throwback uniforms for the 34-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High.
(Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) looks to hand off the ball to running back Jordan Mason (24) against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback uniforms in the 24-23 loss.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. The Texans debuted their "H-Town" alternate uniforms in the 23-20 win.
(Thomas Shea, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) celebrates with Logan Cooke (9) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore throwback uniforms for the 37-34 win.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
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Week 5: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a "Thursday Night Football" game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game in overtime, 36-30, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
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Week 4: Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (left) celebrates with teammate David Montgomery after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during a "Monday Night Football" game at Ford Field. The Lions won, 42-29, while wearing all black uniforms and alternate helmets. It was the first time that the Lions have worn these uniforms.
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Week 4: Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-16. The Browns wore all-white uniforms that the team sporting during its inaugural season of 1946.
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Week 4: The Atlanta Falcons' Matthew Judon (15) and Dee Alford (20) celebrate after a turnover on downs against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won the game, 26-24, while wearing uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.
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Week 4: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rolls out against the New York Giants during his team's 20-15 win on "Thursday Night Football" at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys wore throwback uniforms harkening back to the team's original uniform from 1960-63.
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Week 3: Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Justin Jefferson during the against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won the game, 34-7, while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's look from the 1970s.
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Week 2: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) attempts a pass against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The Bears wore their alternate orange helmets and jerseys in their 19-13 loss on "Sunday Night Football."
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Week 2: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hands the ball off to running back De'Von Achane during a "Thursday Night Football" game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their throwback uniforms for the primetime tilt.
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Week 1: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field. The Seahawks won 26-20 while sporting throwback uniforms that are an homage to the team's 1980s-90s era.
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Week 1: New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Vikings won the game, 28-6, as the Giants debuted their "Century Red" uniforms, a visual commemoration of the team's 100th season.
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"Everyone loves good rivalries, which have the power to connect and transform athletes, fans, teams and entire communities," Nike relayed in a press release regarding the uniforms it first teased on the second day of the 2025 NFL draft.
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"The 2025 Rivalries uniforms will celebrate storied local traditions and unite fan communities with designs unique to select cities and teams.
"The designs are rooted extensively in the legacies and inspirations true to each team, serving as authentic, competitive expressions of community pride while giving athletes and fans an opportunity to connect like never before."
The new uniforms for all eight teams – and they all had direct input into their customized threads – will be worn once this season during a home game against a division rival (details below). They will then become part of the club's uniform closet for the next three years.
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The league's other 24 teams will get their own "Rivalries" uniforms in future years, two additional divisions to be added to the rotation annually through the 2028 season.
"Rivalries will bring fresh energy to the field with each new uniform, while providing a platform to amplify the community and hometown pride that is rooted in each NFL fan," said Taryn Hutt, the NFL's vice president of club marketing, said in a statement.
The new "Rivalries" jerseys and associated gear and apparel will be available atnike.com,NFLshop.comandfanatics.comstarting Sept. 10.
The NFL's new "Rivalries" jerseys, clockwise from top left: Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots
USA TODAY Sports was granted an early look at the "Rivalries" uniforms, and they certainly demand a ranking of their own, so here goes – from best to worst:
Arizona's "Rivalries" unis appear pockmarked by sand and feature a reimagined state flag on the shoulder (a callback to the flag also pops off the helmet bumper). The flag, jersey number and pant stripes are outlined with copper trim, an ode to the official metal of Arizona. Literally a gritty look, the official theme of the Cardinals' Rivalries unis is "Built to Last."
They're a close second, mainly because – I think – going predominantly with "Wolf Grey" for the jerseys and pants might be a slight miss. But a "High-Decibel Zone" presentation meant to honor the team's loud, proud, vocal fans is pretty sweet − Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Heart and Seattle's other legendary rock bands surely approving. A soundwave pattern ripples across the shoulders and down the pants, appropriate given this team has set off seismometers in Seattle amid playoff touchdowns, likeMarshawn Lynch's epic one in a 2011 wild-card upset ofNew Orleans.
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'Hawks fans are further honored with "12s" embedded throughout the uniform including a cascade of them within the jersey numbers. The "Beetle Green," aka iridescent green, trim is a nice change from the typical "Action Green" that looks like highlighter ink.
But the coolest element is the helmet, a metallic chrome dome with bluish-green coloring that's been much better executed than the black-and-gold two-tone crowns the Jaguars wore a few years ago.
Nike's hype video will make "Game of Thrones" fans wonder if the Bills will be now playing north of the Wall (they do have a new stadium under construction after all, but unclear if it's rising in Westeros).
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As for the uniforms, they're quite iced out –similar to the Vikings' "Winter Warrior" look, complete with silver numbers and helmet logo. Buffalo's "Rivalries" duds carry a "Cold Front" lable, and fans will be thrilled to see "Bills Mafia" stitched inside the collar. But the coolest detail is the silvery, texturized charging buffalo logo on the sleeve.
If the Bills are north of the Wall, then the Pats seem based somewhere near the Iron Islands. Their"Nor'Easter" uniformsfeature a sharp "Storm Blue" jersey "inspired by theNew Englandfog." The shoulder and tapered pants striping boast reflective silver material "designed to represent beams of light shining off the lighthouse connected to Gillette Stadium." Also unveiled, a new "NE" logo appearing on the jersey's sleeves.
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The collar is busy but not in a bad way, encompassed by six red stars representing each state in New England. "We Are All Patriots," which owner Robert Kraft declared after the team's first Super Bowl win in 2002 – just five months after 9/11 – is written inside of it. Solid.
They clearly want you to know their fan base is known as the "Faithful," the word written in gold script above the jersey numbers while "Faithful to the Bay" rings the collar's interior. The red jersey numbers are presented in a slick "saloon font" and trimmed in a vibrant gold the team has never really featured aside from its helmets.
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Given how the team has incorporated a cream color into its overall palette recently – noticeably on its website and social accounts – it is a bit disappointing the Niners went with a primarily black uniform. But this "For the Faithful" version is the team's best homage yet to the California gold rush for which it's named.
Sadly, its best aspect – "Gotham City Football Club" written in Gothic font and topped by the Jets' plane logo – rests inside the neckline. The colors ("Empire Green," black and gray) are meant to serve as a callback to Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath, who led the NYJ to their only Super Bowl nearly 57 years ago. The helmet, which has a stripe down the centerline, looks nice, but the Gothic jersey nubmers are shaky. The graphics on the sleeves and chest logo are a whiff, evoking a manhole cover ... though the Jets often wind up in the gutter.
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We'll continue to wish this team would go whole hog on intimidating military airframes or, if Gotham is going to be the theme, give us something more Batman-adjacent. Alas.
Nike can be forgiven given a team that's played inCleveland, L.A. (twice), Anaheim and St. Louis doesn't have especially deep roots. So the Rams' "Midnight Mode" really just renders them yet another squad with a nearly black (midnight blue) alternate, though the sleeves do a better job showcasing the team's iconic horns. "Rams House" is stitched inside the collar – even though SoFi Stadium is notoriously often overrun by visiting teams' fans. The dark helmet does somewhat recall the ones worn by the "Greatest Show on Turf" teams led by Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner in STL.
Feels like we're reverting to the 1990s – it was a better time, right? – with more teams wanting a black-ish version uniform in their closet.Miami's "Dark Waters" unis are meant to convey speed and South Florida's night life in what's officially a "dark pitch-blue" uniform with hits of "Turbo Green," and the club's standard aqua and orange. Meh, we're not fooled. Missed opportunity not pivot to something closer to a "Miami Vice" feel.
When will the 'Rivalries' uniforms be worn in 2025?
