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Quincy Milton describes and ranks NFL uniforms. From the historic Green Bay Packers to the bland Cleveland Browns, where does your team land?
NFL Power Rankings: Every Team's Uniform
Traditional or modern? Bright or subdued? Every NFL fan has their own preference on team uniforms, though most believe their squad has the best look! Read ahead for our thoughts on gameday threads with our NFL uniform power rankings.
No. 32: Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns have hardly tweaked their uniforms throughout the years but they have made simple adjustments to modernize the look. They do not have a great color base to work which makes their uniforms simply bland. Given the history of the franchise, significant changes are not expected.
No. 31: Denver Broncos
Until a couple seasons ago, I would have considered the Broncos’ uniforms to be among the league’s best. However, their most recent update is a little off putting. They have great helmets, but their removal of a lot of the blue striping on their pants and numbers has dulled their uniforms.
No. 30: Houston Texans
Even though they are a newer franchise, the Texans have not always had the best uniforms. In fact, until an update two seasons ago, it could be argued that the Texans had the worst uniforms in the NFL. Those recent updates modernized the Texans’ look and made them more appealing. Still, there is something about the dark blue and bright red that does not quite work. Something feels like it is missing.
No. 29: New England Patriots
The Patriots’ uniforms embody the United States. The name is reminiscent of the Revolutionary War given its roots in New England. The red, white, and blue reminds the fanbase that New England as a whole is where patriotism began.
No. 28: Buffalo Bills
The Bills find themselves lower on this list due to their use of an average color scheme. The light blue works fine in their uniforms but it does not pop like some of the other more modern-looking uniforms.
No. 27: New York Giants
The Giants continue to roll out a solid blend of blue and white in their uniforms. They are simple, yet historic. Perhaps the most intriguing giants uniform is their alternate. The color scheme of red, gold, and blue look like something out of the 1920s. Their alternate is borderline unattractive which frankly makes it cool and props them up this list.
No. 26: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have solid uniforms complete with a gold helmet on their home, away, and alternate uniforms. Their best uniform is their all-white alternates which are often showcased during primetime games.
No. 25: Chicago Bears
Chicago’s uniforms are born in tradition as one of the NFL’s oldest franchises. At this point the Bears uniforms are fairly boring, yet could you imagine Chicago ever making significant changes? They have a solid orange alternate, however.
No. 24: Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals’ uniforms fit their mascot quite well. However, there is nothing very special about them. Each of their uniforms is monotone and their colors are not the most exciting. Overall, they do not make the upper-echelon on this list.
No. 23: Tennessee Titans
When the Titans moved from Houston where they were formerly known as the Oilers, they rebranded themselves with a darker offshoot of their original colors. The Titans’ uniforms have not changed much since the move, but they provide a solid blend of blue and white that is attractive to the viewer.
No. 22: Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens use purple in their uniforms very well but their uniforms have a lot going on. There is a lot of stitching and shading that detracts from the rest of the look. However, they have a couple of solid alternates including an all-black uniform and a purple uniform with gold numbers.
No. 21: Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers make use of a variety of blues, black, and white in their uniforms. Their all-blue and all-black alternate uniforms are some of the best alternates in the NFL. As a newer franchise, this team surely knows how to roll out a solid uniform even if the team performance does not match.
No. 20: Atlanta Falcons
As the Falcons continue to update their unforms, they continue to get better and better. They have done away with their old red uniforms and have leaned into a black-heavy color scheme. The team’s alternate jerseys provide a glimpse into the past with the red helmets and stripes on the socks.
No. 19: Washington Commanders
The Commanders have a relatively dull color scheme but the updates to their uniforms when they were named the “Washington Football Team” have brought the team into a modern era. They were able to keep with tradition while appealing younger fans at the same time. Their maroon on gold home uniforms are quite appealing.
No. 18: Kansas City Chiefs
Despite their dominance in recent years, the Chiefs have average uniforms. The arrowhead on their helmet reminds everyone of who they are, but their red color scheme can be a bit overwhelming at times. They are not the worst in the league but they are also not the best.
No. 17: New York Jets
After decades of deploying largely the same jerseys, the Jets made relatively major updates to their uniforms in recent seasons. They did away with the white shoulder pads on their home uniforms and switched to a more matte finish on their green color scheme. The jerseys are one of the few bright spots of a seemingly constantly flailing franchise.
No. 16: Los Angeles Rams
The vibrant Rams uniforms are perfect for Los Angeles. However, the St. Louis Rams uniforms were arguably better. Still, the gold and blue in the modern Rams uniforms works together in solid fashion.
No. 15: Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have great uniforms. There is something about blue and white that blends extremely well together. The use of white pants both home and away add to the appeal. The color scheme works in a way that makes the players look fast.
No. 14: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Something about Tampa Bay’s uniforms embody “Buccaneers.” The red-brown home uniforms scream “arghh.” These are the types of uniforms that you either like or you do not like. They are not slick like other Florida team’s uniforms but they have a lot more character than some of the more boring uniforms on this list.
No. 13: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have kept with tradition for much of their existence. While there is not much to say about their jerseys or pants, the black tiger stripes on the Bengals’ helmets prop them up on this list. They easily have the best helmets in the league because they utilize the entire helmet rather than just a logo on the side.
No. 12: Los Angeles Chargers
After moving to Los Angeles in 2017, the Chargers’ uniforms got a facelift shortly thereafter. They ditched their dark blue color scheme for the powder blue uniforms they wore during their first stint in Los Angeles. While the update does not strike as much fear as their former darker colors, the uniforms are relatively aesthetically pleasing.
No. 11: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys’ white uniforms are synonymous with the team. Given that they choose to wear white at home while the rest of the league wears dark colors, it brings a brightness to a team that is no stranger to the spotlight. In fact, since the Cowboys wear white at home, they rarely wear their dark colors which are frankly far less appealing than their white uniforms.
No. 10: Detroit Lions
The Lions have received very little updates to their uniforms throughout the years but they boast a solid look. The light-blue in their uniforms works well with the silver and white. Additionally their use of different pants for home and away games complements their jerseys very well.
No. 9: Jacksonville Jaguars
As a newer franchise, the jaguars have a fresh take on uniforms. They have worked to take a more slick approach to their uniforms in recent seasons and that approach has worked. The uniforms embody the Jacksonville sun and pair well with a generally well-lit stadium.
No. 8: Philadelphia Eagles
The birds have a great color scheme to work with and the team uses it well similarly to how they are good at everything else. Additionally, the Eagles boast an all-black alternate that makes the players look fast and dominant. Their light-green throwback uniforms are also some of the best in the NFL.
No. 7: Miami Dolphins
Miami has fantastic uniforms. Similarly to the Jaguars, these uniforms embody the brightness of the Florida sun and remind fans of the beach. The blue-green and white color scheme is synonymous with the team. They also removed several unnecessary stripes from the shoulder pads and socks in recent seasons that have streamlined the uniforms.
No. 6: New Orleans Saints
Minimal changes have been made to the Saints’ uniforms throughout the years with the exception that they now use a less bright gold shade in their color scheme. These unforms are simple, yet intimidating. The home uniforms use a matte black color that pairs well with the more dimly-lit Superdome.
No. 5: Pittsburgh Steelers
Talk about tradition. The Steelers’ uniforms have remained largely unchanged throughout history, yet they are some of the best in the league. The black and yellow color scheme is one of the most recognizable in all of sports. The black provides an intimidation factor while the yellow gives the uniforms a modern feel. Even if the Steelers wanted to make changes to their uniform, there really would be no reason to do so.
No. 4: Las Vegas Raiders
The silver and black is quite possibly the most recognizable color scheme in sports. The colors are synonymous with a fanbase that often shows up to games in costumes and is unapologetic about doing so even at away games. The Raiders’ uniforms embody what it means to be a Raider. Toughness and grit are what make this franchise.
No. 3: Seattle Seahawks
I may be biased as a Seahawks fan but they have some of the best uniforms in the league. Perhaps the most attractive piece of their uniforms is the striping along the legs and collar that resemble feathers. The uniforms use a variety of patterns to fully draw the eye in. Additionally, the Seahawks’ light-blue throwback uniforms send nostalgic chills down the spine of any 12.
No. 2: Minnesota Vikings
Who ever said purple cannot be masculine? Well the Vikings make use of purple quite well and have done especially well in their switch to matte purple home-uniform helmets in recent seasons. These are some of the best uniforms in the league and they pair quite well with decorations on the Vikings’ home field.
No. 1: Green Bay Packers
How could you not love the Packers’ uniforms? The uniforms have remain largely unchanged over time but they embody history for perhaps the NFL’s most historic franchise. The green color scheme is synonymous with “Green Bay” and the yellow reminds fans of Wisconsin cheese. The uniforms are almost perfect and earn the top spot on this list.
