The NFL Unveiled New ‘Rivalries’ Uniforms and Week 3 Is Already About to Go Off

The NFL’s second wave of “Rivalries” uniforms hit the scene Tuesday, bringing fresh looks to every single team in the NFC North and AFC South. These special threads are gonna get busted out for a home game against a divisional opponent at some point during the 2026 season. And guess what? We won’t even have to wait long to see some of these bad boys in action.

First Looks and Early Season Heat

Get ready because the first game featuring these new alternate uniforms is coming fast in Week 3. The Indianapolis Colts are set to rock their new “Anvil Strike” look when they clash with the Houston Texans. Talk about kicking things off with a bang! Then, a couple of weeks later in Week 5, we get to see the Green Bay Packers debut their alternates when they host the Chicago Bears. That’s a classic rivalry getting a fresh visual twist early in the season. These uniforms are not just a one-and-done deal either, with teams able to wear them for the 2027 and 2028 seasons too.

More Divisional Debuts on the Horizon

The reveals keep rolling as the season progresses. Week 8 will be a double-header of new uniforms, with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Detroit Lions throwing on their new designs. Can’t wait to see what they’ve cooked up! The Tennessee Titans will join the party in Week 10, bringing their alternate look into the fold. Then, in Week 11, we get a rematch with a twist: the Texans will be sporting their alternate threads when the Colts come to town. It’s gonna be awesome to see these teams embrace their rivalries with these fresh uniforms.

Finishing Strong with Late Season Showdowns

As the regular season winds down, more teams will be unveiling their “Rivalries” uniforms. The Minnesota Vikings will debut their new outfits against the Lions in Week 15, adding some extra flair to that divisional showdown. And finally, the Chicago Bears will be the last team to join the fun, hosting Green Bay in Week 16 for what’s sure to be another epic battle between two of the league’s oldest rivals. Get ready to see some serious fashion statements mixed in with the intensity of divisional football.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.