Lions, Jags debut new helmets
Detroit and Jacksonville will wear their first Rivalries uniforms this Sunday in separate afternoon games.
By Amelia Foster ·
The Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars will wear new uniforms for the first time on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Week 8 games. Both teams play at home at 1 p.m. ET. The Lions face the Minnesota Vikings on Fox, while the Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts on CBS.
The new looks are part of the NFL’s Rivalries program. This initiative requires teams to design uniforms based on local themes. The Lions partnered with Nike to create a design called Defend the Den. This kit features a white jersey, white pants, and a helmet in Honolulu blue.
According to the Lions, the helmet decals use a carbon fiber texture. The team stated this symbolizes elite performance and connects to Detroit’s car and racing culture. The Jaguars took a different approach for their design. Their uniform pays homage to Jacksonville and Duval County.
The Jaguars will wear a teal helmet for the first time in franchise history. The back bumper of the helmet displays the word Duval. The front features the 904 area code. The rest of the kit consists of a white jersey and black pants.
The Jaguars cited the historic music venues and southern rock influence of the city as inspiration for the number font. This is the first time these specific designs appear on the field. The teams had the uniforms ready earlier in the season but had not yet worn them.
Other teams in the AFC South and NFC North have already debuted their Rivalries uniforms. The Indianapolis Colts wore theirs during a Week 3 win over the Texans. The Green Bay Packers wore theirs during a Week 5 win over the Bears.
Teams have won both games where they wore these uniforms this season. The Packers defeated the Bears 31-7 in Week 5. The Colts beat the Texans in Week 3. Only the home team wears the special uniform in these matchups.
Each team will wear the Rivalries uniform once this season. They may keep the design in their rotation for the next three years. The program began with the AFC East and NFC West in 2025. It will conclude in 2028 when all 32 teams have unveiled their new looks.
Source: CBS Sports
