This week, the Los Angeles Chargers will make their own florid history. They’ll unveil their shiny gold jerseys for the first time ever in franchise history! The Chargers plan to showcase their all-gold “Charger Power” alternate uniforms during their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. This updated aesthetic captures the same electric, go-go-go vibe of that Air Coryell hey day. During this era, Chargers led the league in most offensive categories from 1980-83 thanks to Hall of Fame coach Don Coryell.
Along with the striking gold jerseys, the Chargers will have powder blue end zones at SoFi Stadium. The turf includes the retro Northwestern logo at the centers of all four end zones. It boasts a fierce new “H,” harkening back to the trademark markings of the franchise’s original days in Los Angeles. Combined with the new uniforms, that retro-themed end zone design is guaranteed to put some pep into the step of Carolina fans and players alike. They’re primed to beat the Colts with new-found zest!
A Weekend of Unique Uniforms
They aren’t the only team that’s going bold with their uniforms this week — on the contrary, this is a definite uni-contrarian week. The Cleveland Browns will wear their all-brown “Alpha Dawg” alternates when they host the Miami Dolphins. This uniform choice reflects the team’s identity and aims to rally fans behind them.
The Dallas Cowboys are unleashing their all-white arctic uniforms on the Washington Commanders this week. With this streamlined appearance quickly becoming a new fan-favorite, it serves to represent the spirit of both tradition and change that runs through the franchise. Additionally, the San Francisco 49ers will showcase their red throwback uniforms during “Sunday Night Football” against the Atlanta Falcons, adding a classic flavor to this week’s lineup of games.
Bengals Continue Success with White Helmets
This year, the Cincinnati Bengals have made waves by just getting a white helmet for their uniform rotation. They originally debuted this beautiful helmet in 2022. Well, this change has definitely been a game changer! Cincinnati is 4-1 all-time in games played with their white helmet. Recently, they sported an all-white look in their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers during “Thursday Night Football,” reinforcing their strong performance in these uniforms.
As teams roll out more and more alternate uniforms, fans are left waiting with bated breath to see if these new looks will contribute to success on game day. Whether it’s the combination of tradition and innovation, or something else entirely, one thing is clear — players and fans are responding positively.
Week 7 Game Day Outlook
Second to the talent on these teams, the most intriguing storylines of 7s Week are the new uniforms. The Los Angeles Chargers’ debut of their gold jerseys is particularly noteworthy, as it represents a significant milestone in franchise history. The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens are on bye this week. That change in focus puts the Chargers, Browns, Cowboys, 49ers and Bengals firmly in the primary spotlight as they battle for their own success during their respective contests.
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