With 32 teams in the NFL, there have been redesigns after redesigns of each football teams’ jersey to get where they are now. Some concepts have stayed, and some have quickly been discarded. Fonts have been changing their shape, along with the choice of new color schemes. Whether they make players look seriously intimidating or just flashy superheroes, there are without a doubt some more superior than others. Here are all 32 jerseys from the NFL ranked:
32. Seattle Seahawks
With a design far off from most of the teams in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks use that bright neon green to mix with the dark navy blue and stone gray, making it a sight for sore eyes. With the green becoming more flashy each year, it becomes harder to even watch them play.
31. Houston Texans
At a one-off glance, the Houston jerseys often resemble that of the Patriots. Both love to show off patriotic colors, though the Texans don’t follow through to make it that extraordinary in their own way.
30. Dallas Cowboys
Their most noticeable feature is their silver metallic pants and helmet, but just because it’s their most recognizable feature, doesn’t make it any more alluring. The jersey being white and blue throws off the whole uniform. The uniform might need to do away with the metallic fabric and consider another, perhaps more minimalist approach to make them not look like they’re about to enter a wrestling ring.
29. Kansas City Chiefs
Out of all the teams using a shade of red, the Kansas team uses the worst shade of them all. They’re trying to go a vibrant, retro style, but their flashiness sort of subdues quarterback Mahomes’ flashy throws.
28. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have had a recent color change in the past few years, shifting from their dark navy blue and deep gold to a flashy blue and a light golden yellow. While it might be necessary to switch up one’s colors every now and then, their new blocking strongly resembles their neighboring team, the Los Angeles Chargers. The font choice seems unriveting, as its sans-serif font makes the jersey look less menacing. One of the only acceptable parts of their uniform is the ram horns decaling the sides of the helmet.
27. Detroit Lions
Blue as the Great Lakes above them, the Lions have a great deal of blue in their ensemble. With gray being their opposite color, it manages to make the blue look even tackier while the gray becomes washed out.
26. Denver Broncos
That vibrant shade of orange is an interesting choice for their jersey, it definitely helps the other team see you coming. The dark blue stripes up the sides of the body up to the chest are the only nicely added detail, mostly because it takes away some of that repugnant orange, as well as sculpts the player’s body.
25. Chicago Bears
Though many will say that the Chicago Bears have a classic look to them, they don’t pop out like other classic styles. It lacks some well-needed luster, though, with similar colors as the Denver Broncos, they one-up them with their colors being more delectable to look at.
24. Tennessee Titans
The Titans have a lot going on with their uniform, with two different shades of blue as well as gray shoulder placements and the athlete's number placed on the jersey four times. The font is an odd choice too, it being rather skinny with extremely pointed serifs.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers
Similar to the Packers’ jersey, the Steelers love to show off those gold and white stripes on their shoulders. The rounded, italicized number font is sorely off-putting, as opposed to most of the serif, block fonts that most teams utilize. Along with the typical hatred for this Pittsburgh team, many love to ridicule their attire, always providing jokes that they look like bumblebees with their classic black and gold-yellow ensemble.
22. Indianapolis Colts
With all the different shades of blue throughout the NFL teams, the Colts just wash themselves out with their bland, unoriginal blue attire. Though the blue associated with the white is a better use of blue than the Lions. In all honesty, they probably get mistaken for the Cowboys, although at least they don’t utilize any metallic pants in their uniform.
21. Cleveland Browns
The Browns’ jerseys are definitely brown, as they should be. It’s dark enough not to look like actual feces, though they are in dangerous territory. They are consistently presenting an overwhelming amount of stripes all over the uniform, from the helmet to the shoulder pads, to the pants, down to the socks. Apart from the many stripes and their questionable brown tint, the orange pants compliment the brown jersey extremely well.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars
There is nothing too snappy about the Jaguars’ uniform, except for its eye-capturing teal color, but could use a bit more upgrading. Add a few spots to resemble an actual jaguar and they might be set.
19. New York Giants
Not too bold, not too bland, the Giants remain simple with their patriotic colors. Though the NY logo on the helmet seems cool and snazzy, they might make a better, more recognizable uniform with their iconic “Giants” logo placed somewhere on their bodies.
18. Washington Commanders
Since the team’s rebranding into their new mascot, they have made some amusing adjustments along the way. The font choice is domineering and sharp, which makes up for the lack of a true logo at the moment. As of now, they are solid as they can be but there is plenty of room for some well-needed improvement.
17. Carolina Panthers
When their mostly black jerseys are in use, the Panthers manage to be the most intimidating team in the league. But when they aren’t, they just look mediocre. If they tone down the cool blue intricacies they would have a more solid uniform.
16. Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona team makes some bold moves by sticking with their all-white helmets along with their mostly cardinal red attire. Their best look is their all-black attire, with their worst look being the mix of red on the shoulders and white on the chest. Either way, they either look good or don’t, at least they stay somewhat true to their kindred animal.
15. Atlanta Falcons
The font choice on their jerseys just makes sense, matching the sharpness and intensity as its falcon logo. The “ATL” on the upper chest seems ill-fitting though, so they should resort back to having their mascot name there instead. Similar to the Cardinals, they both look good when in all black, though the Falcons are a little more daunting in their dark attire.
14. New York Jets
You would think that wearing green on a green turf field would be a bad mistake but this New York manages to pull it off. They have most of the typical uniform features, from the quintessential block jersey font to the striped detailing on the shoulder pads and pants. It’s simple but still unique in the sense that not many teams can utilize green in their uniform.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
What a sleek look the Raiders have perfected, their silver and black uniform with the classic blocked font gives it a true football form. There isn’t really room for upgrading, sorely because it isn’t necessary. The only intricacy comes from their logo and that’s all they need.
12. New Orlean Saints
Gold and black are the best possible colors for this team, there is no denying that. And similar to the Raiders, it creates a simply sleek, classy look for the team while being threatening all the same.
11. Buffalo Bills
With valiant blue fixed with their red and white stripes, the Bills can easily be confused for Captain America. While some teams can’t pull off a superhero look, the Bills manage to work with it since their colors aren’t too gaudy.
10. Miami Dolphins
Miami’s jersey color actually matches that of a dolphin or at least its aquatic habitat. Going for a retro style, they do well with their spirited eye-pleasing colors as they swim their way through the field.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Out of the two purple jerseys, the Vikings have a bit more extravagant shade of color. Going for its own retro look, the pairing of purple with golden yellow is similar to what the Packers are going for. However, both work in their own separate ways,
8. Los Angeles Chargers
While they share similar colors to their neighboring team, it’s the bolt on the shoulder pads that makes theirs just a bit more delectable. Reviving a retro look, they are somehow able to pull it off, even with bright, flashy colors. They do look like superheroes, but at least their mascot is integrated into their uniform, unlike most teams.
7. New England Patriots
The patriotic colors are very fitting for the patriots, that’s no debate. Their uniforms barely have changes nor does it need to and its perfectly-toned colors match the Pat Patriot mascot entirely. But all in all, it’s still not the most impressive or eye-catching ensemble in the NFL.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The shade of red that the Buccaneers display truly gives off a high level of intimidation and heat, as combined with those pewter helmets and pants. The sharp, quintessential block font outlined in black is amusing enough, making the jersey numbers as bold as they possibly can be. It might seem simple, but it’s bold and intimidating enough to get the job done.
5. San Francisco 49ers
Yet another consistent, classic uniform by the San Francisco team, the scarlet and gold meshing together well with the stripes to create a worthy ensemble. Compared to the Kansas City Chiefs who also use red and gold, the 49ers sweep the field when it comes to who wore it best.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have evolved its kelly green colored jersey to a nicely appealing midnight teal green, though many fans wish for the color to go back to its original roots. But the new color rendition is not too bright but just subtle enough to please the eye, just as an NFL jersey should be. The wings placed on the front of the helmet are one of the best features of any NFL uniform, and that is something all Eagles fans should be proud of.
3. Baltimore Ravens
The Raven’s shade of purple shows poise and isn’t too obtrusive. The font used on the Raven’s jerseys is oddly distinguishable, making their jersey numbers stick out amongst the rest. The intricate badge on the shoulders add just a bit more honor and spirit, which many teams lack.
2. Green Bay Packers
The team from Wisconsin has kept their jersey consistently the same for several decades, making it not only recognizable but iconic. They truly own their retro style and aren’t afraid to keep it year after year. The colors match together extremely well, with the dark green to show off their envy and that vibrant yet cautionary gold yellow.
1. Cincinnati Bengals
The Southwest Ohio team immaculately incorporates their mascot into their jerseys, proudly showing their Bengal stripes on their shoulder pads and their helmets. Other teams should follow along and work harder to incorporate their mascot into their uniform to allow for true intimidation to be shown on the field.
