14) Panthers-Dolphins: CAR in black/silver, MIA in white/white. You don't want to see the Panthers suffer in all black, so this usual combo at Miami is proper. And the Dolphins surprise absolutely no one in all white. It is a rather so-so encounter.
13) Broncos-Patriots: DEN in white/white, NE in navy/silver. Though these two are perennial contenders, this matchup is not really giving me the excitement. Lot of navy, slivers of orange and red, and a dose of silver. Patriots had the chance to pull a coup and go all navy, but that - alas - was a pipe dream. So is this matchup.
12) Bears-Rams: CHI in white/navy, STL in navy/navy. A little much on the navy. A case of nice unis separately, but together, too much darkness. Rams in white pants would have bumped this matchup some. It is still pretty good as I see it, though.
11) Jaguars-Texans: JAX in white/black, HOU in navy/navy. Another freakishly dark matchup. At least the Jags goofy helmet breaks the dark monotony. I like the Texans rare all navy look, but it could have been helped if the Jaguars had gone all white for this one.
10) Steelers-Browns: PIT in white/yellow, CLE in brown/brown. A new wrinkle in this 60+ year old rivalry. Browns go all chocolate for the second time this season and do it against their nemesis, who wear their usual whites and yellows. Not nearly as excited as when the Browns wore the all brown look earlier, but it does drop a log on the fire against their close neighbors.
9) Buccaneers-Lions: TB in white/pewter, DET in honolulu blue/silver. A lot of metal, but the pewter mixes well with the silver. And the red and black trim blends well with that magnificent Lions blue and a touch of black.
8) Jets-Ravens: NYJ in white/white, BAL in purple/black. The Ravens carry the load in this pairing. I am pleased to see the Ravens break out the purple and black, which is definitely the best look for them against the Jets head to toe whiteness. Had the Jets at least considered either green pants and or even green socks, could have been better.
7) Saints-Falcons: NO in white/black, ATL in red/white. Long time rivals usually look good when playing each other, and this game is no exception. While there's plenty of black to go around, there's a lot of red and gold to trim. Sharp matchup.
6) Cowboys-Giants: DAL in white/mint, NYG in blue/white. The Giants know when to wear their new white pants. This was and is a good opportunity. The white pants save the game from gray/minty overkill, and it does seem to make the blue jerseys pop a little and really works well off the Cowboy normals. A-OK matchup.
5) Chargers-Chiefs: SD in white/navy, KC in red/white. Nothing out of the ordinary in this traditional matchup, but it is a good one. Chargers look good with the white jerseys and navy pants, trimmed neatly in yellow when matched up with the Chiefs red and yellows. I'm fond of this one.
4) 49ers-Redskins: SF in white/gold, WSH in burgundy/yellow. Reds and golds. In various tones. Niners wear the rather generic whites, but the bright red numbers and trim go well. The Redskins in burgundy, with helpings of yellow. I like how this one works. Not too much of the reds, golds, and even whites, but a perfect blend of the shades. Good one.
3) Titans-Raiders: TEN in white/navy, OAK in black/silver. For whatever reason, I think this is winner. Not too much of any good thing here. Raider sleek in silver and black, Titans looking good in the white and navy combo with columbia blue on the sleeves. I enjoy this one.
2) Vikings-Packers: MIN in white/purple, GB in green/yellow. Classic look in my eyes when I see the Vikes in delicious purple (pants wise) while the Pack go in the sweet green and yellow combo. Very colorful, not too much darkness or white. Rather sweet, I think.
1) Colts-Cardinals: IND in white/white, ARZ in red/red. After a year's absence, the Cardinals red slacks return, and they picked the perfect opponent to do so, the white-white Colts. The Cardinals go all red and it contrasts sharply and perfectly against the stark white, and the Colts slight blue trim. Good move.
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