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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Good news for Buffalo Bills fans: Iconic red helmets make long-awaited comeback in Week 18
The red helmets are back for the Bills in Week 18 (Image via: Getty Images) After years of fan requests, the Buffalo Bills have officially confirmed the return of their iconic red helmets. Once a signature look during the team's dominant run in the 1990s, the red helmets are set to make a triumphant return in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Buffalo Bills to debut throwback Red Helmets at Highmark Stadium The Buffalo Bills will bring back the classic red helmets for their final regular-season game — a highly anticipated Week 18 matchup at Highmark Stadium. This move marks the first time in over a decade that the team will sport the beloved look that defined their Super Bowl-era teams led by legends like Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas. Bills Mafia has long pushed for a return to the team's throwback roots, and this uniform update answers those calls. The decision to wear the red helmets during the final home game is symbolic — closing out the season, and potentially the stadium's final chapter, with a nod to Buffalo's proud football history. The timing is perfect. With the Bills in playoff contention and fan excitement peaking, the retro look adds energy and nostalgia. It connects today's stars like Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs with the greats of the past, reinforcing the franchise's legacy while rallying fans for a strong finish. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo FAQs When will the Buffalo Bills wear the red helmets again? The Buffalo Bills will debut the iconic red helmets during Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season, in their final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium. Why are the red helmets important to Buffalo Bills fans? The red helmets are a nostalgic throwback to the 1990s era, when the Bills made four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Fans have long associated the red helmets with the team's glory days. Are the Buffalo Bills bringing back a full throwback uniform? While the red helmets are confirmed for Week 18, the team has yet to officially announce if they'll pair them with a full 1990s-style throwback uniform. However, fans are hopeful for a complete retro look. Buffalo Bills uniform news drives NFL buzz and fan engagement Throwback uniforms aren't just about style — they're a proven driver of engagement, merchandise sales, and national attention. The red helmet announcement has already created a buzz across social media and sports media outlets, sparking excitement not just in Buffalo, but across the NFL. Also Read: Falcons in crisis: Kirk Cousins could be traded, Penix Jr. pushed to start, and Younghoe Koo's job at risk Fans can expect to see these helmets during a meaningful Week 18 game that may have major playoff implications. With the red helmets back, Buffalo is blending tradition with momentum — a marketing win and a morale boost rolled into one. The return of the red helmet is a powerful symbol of pride, history, and Buffalo Bills football. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
NFL Writer Makes Early MVP Case For Eagles Star Jalen Hurts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Though the decision to draft him was met with some controversy, the Philadelphia Eagles bringing in Jalen Hurts proved to be a smart decision for the franchise. He's emerged as one of the top talents at his position, with some ready to put him in the MVP discussion ahead of the 2025 campaign. Upon taking over starting duties full-time in his second season, Hurts quickly emerged as a foundational piece to the Eagles franchise. He's led the offense with his combination of speed and throwing ability, not to mention grown as a leader the whole team rallies behind. Hurts' strong play has resulted in Philadelphia reaching the Super Bowl twice in his tenure at QB, and capturing a championship last season. Following a strong performance on the game's biggest stage, Hurts took home Super Bowl MVP honors. Now, the challenge for him is taking home the award in the regular season. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to the sideline during Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to the sideline during Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 9, read: Former Player Slights Eagles Duo in Recent Position Rankings In a recent column for Grant Gordon cited a list of players who could deliver their respective franchise a regular-season MVP for the first time in the Super Bowl era. The Eagles were among the teams brought up, seeing that they haven't had one since the 1960s. Due to the rarity of a running back winning MVP, Gordon did not go with Saquon Barkley. Instead, he feels it would be Hurts who would end this drought. "Hence, if the Eagles are to have a player soar to the club's first Super Bowl-era MVP, conventional wisdom says it will be Hurts," Gordon wrote. "In the eyes of many, Hurts had a 'down' year before he piloted Philly to a Super Bowl triumph. He was an MVP runner-up in 2022 and was the Super Bowl LIX MVP. Once you've made that storied trip to Disney World, grabbing some MVP hardware is assuredly in reach." Also read: Dallas Cowboys Star Utters Bold Take on Eagles Fanbase Hurts is by far the top MVP option for the Eagles, seeing that he's already come close to landing such an honor. After leading Philadelphia to a 14-1 record while throwing for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns, he was named a finalist in 2022. However, Hurts ended up being runner-up for MVP to Patrick Mahomes. Armed with one of the league's top offenses, Hurts has the firepower around him to put up big numbers in 2025. If the Eagles can put together a dominant regular season, the star QB very well could enter the conversation again. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: Where are the Commanders after revealing new uniforms?
Weaving past and presentWe're adding back the Super Bowl Era threads to our uniform rotation It's fashion week in the NFL. Well, not really, but that's what it felt like with two teams, including the Washington Commanders, introducing either new alternate uniforms or helmets. Several other NFL teams will reveal alternate jerseys this month. For Washington, it was a historic day when the franchise unveiled its new look, which was actually quite similar to its old one. The Commanders, who introduced new uniforms in 2022 when the franchise underwent a questionable rebranding, will bring back their Super Bowl-era uniforms as alternates for next season. Washington will wear the uniforms at least three times — all in prime time. The Commanders will reportedly make the alternates permanent in 2026. So, with the Commanders and New Orleans Saints getting new gear for 2025, Nate Davis of USA Today ranked all 32 NFL teams' uniforms. Davis was rather harsh with the Commanders, ranking them No. 30. First, let's look at those new uniforms again: Now, here's what Davis said about the Commanders: Been a turbulent few years, the franchise mothballing its long-worn uniforms – which it was finally compelled to do – in favor of the barebones 'Washington Football Team' interim versions and then the semi-disastrous rollout of the Commanders rebranding. The current road jerseys with the gradient numbering remain eyesores. The original black Commanders alternates are pretty slick, the D.C. flag on the sleeves a nice detail, but many fans think it's too similar to the Steelers. Personally, I've never minded that the franchise retained its traditional colors, including the return of gold pants in 2024, to keep some linkage to its glory days − though some believe it would have been best to make a complete break from its 87-year run using a nickname that's defined as a racial slur. Little chance of such a pivot now, the team essentially readopting the uniforms from its glory years Wednesday. The only noticeable difference in the new alternates, which resemble what the team wore in its four Super Bowl appearances between the 1982 and '91 seasons is the current Commanders "W" logo standing in for the former Indian head insignia. Lots of thoughts here. Let's stress, as we always do, that rankings are subjective. This is Davis's opinion. Sorry, but he's wrong here. There's no way you can rank these uniforms near the bottom of the NFL. Sure, these alternates will not be the primary uniforms next season, which could hurt their ranking. Washington dropped the name and logo, so why would the franchise need a "complete break" from its past? The uniform rollout was universally popular amongst the fan base. Do you realize how hard that is to do? Even those who remain upset about the name loved that Washington will look a lot more familiar. It will be interesting to see where the Commanders rank next season, when these uniforms are reportedly set to become permanent. Look on the bright side: Washington was ranked dead last in 2024.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: Where are the Commanders after revealing new uniforms?
Weaving past and presentWe're adding back the Super Bowl Era threads to our uniform rotation It's fashion week in the NFL. Well, not really, but that's what it felt like with two teams, including the Washington Commanders, introducing either new alternate uniforms or helmets. Several other NFL teams will reveal alternate jerseys this month. For Washington, it was a historic day when the franchise unveiled its new look, which was actually quite similar to its old one. The Commanders, who introduced new uniforms in 2022 when the franchise underwent a questionable rebranding, will bring back their Super Bowl-era uniforms as alternates for next season. Washington will wear the uniforms at least three times — all in prime time. The Commanders will reportedly make the alternates permanent in 2026. So, with the Commanders and New Orleans Saints getting new gear for 2025, Nate Davis of USA Today ranked all 32 NFL teams' uniforms. Davis was rather harsh with the Commanders, ranking them No. 30. First, let's look at those new uniforms again: Now, here's what Davis said about the Commanders: Been a turbulent few years, the franchise mothballing its long-worn uniforms – which it was finally compelled to do – in favor of the barebones 'Washington Football Team' interim versions and then the semi-disastrous rollout of the Commanders rebranding. The current road jerseys with the gradient numbering remain eyesores. The original black Commanders alternates are pretty slick, the D.C. flag on the sleeves a nice detail, but many fans think it's too similar to the Steelers. Personally, I've never minded that the franchise retained its traditional colors, including the return of gold pants in 2024, to keep some linkage to its glory days − though some believe it would have been best to make a complete break from its 87-year run using a nickname that's defined as a racial slur. Little chance of such a pivot now, the team essentially readopting the uniforms from its glory years Wednesday. The only noticeable difference in the new alternates, which resemble what the team wore in its four Super Bowl appearances between the 1982 and '91 seasons is the current Commanders "W" logo standing in for the former Indian head insignia. Lots of thoughts here. Let's stress, as we always do, that rankings are subjective. This is Davis's opinion. Sorry, but he's wrong here. There's no way you can rank these uniforms near the bottom of the NFL. Sure, these alternates will not be the primary uniforms next season, which could hurt their ranking. Washington dropped the name and logo, so why would the franchise need a "complete break" from its past? The uniform rollout was universally popular amongst the fan base. Do you realize how hard that is to do? Even those who remain upset about the name loved that Washington will look a lot more familiar. It will be interesting to see where the Commanders rank next season, when these uniforms are reportedly set to become permanent. Look on the bright side: Washington was ranked dead last in 2024.
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys Headlines: 2025 outlook, news of Prescott redemption arc, Schottenheimer culture
From Dak Prescott's redemption arc and Osa Odighizuwa's $80M spotlight to Brian Schottenheimer's culture shift, the Cowboys are rewriting the script, but will it translate when the pads come on? There's a cautious optimism hanging over The Star as the Dallas Cowboys get set for training camp. A new coaching staff, led by Brian Schottenheimer, has brought fresh energy into the building, and while expectations aren't nearly as high as they were in the early days of the McCarthy era, there's still plenty to be curious about. From Dak Prescott's shot at redemption to Osa Odighizuwa stepping into a spotlight that comes with an $80 million extension, to rookie Tyler Booker trying to inject life into a stagnant run game—the storylines in Dallas are layered heading into 2025. Still, feel-good vibes in July don't win games in December. A Christmas Day clash with Washington looms large, and so do back-to-back battles in the NFC East. The Cowboys say they've changed. Now, it's time to find out if any of it sticks when the pads come on. 10 NFL futures bets to make right now: Dak Prescott redemption, Bijan Robinson explosion, long shot CPOY, more - CBS Sports Link Dak Prescott has consistently thrown for over 4,000 yards in seasons where he stays healthy, including 4,516 yards in 2023 and 4,902 yards in 2019. Even last season, he was on pace for over 4,200 yards before a midseason injury cut his year short. With uncertainty in the Cowboys' run game and the addition of George Pickens alongside CeeDee Lamb, Dallas is expected to rely heavily on the passing attack in 2025. Prescott's current prop to throw for 4,000 yards is +130, with a slightly safer option of 3,850.5 yards at +100 also available. Blue Christmas: Cowboys' uniform color set after Commanders announce throwback date - Cowboys Wire Link When the Cowboys face the Commanders on Christmas Day, they won't just be game-planning for Jayden Daniels, Deebo Samuel, and Bobby Wagner, they'll also be staring down Washington's past. The Commanders announced they'll wear their "Super Bowl-era" throwback uniforms for the matchup, paying homage to legends like Theismann, Monk, and Riggins. The retro look features white jerseys, burgundy pants, gold face masks, and block-letter nameplates, recreating the style worn during their championship runs in the '80s and early '90s. With Washington in white, Dallas will don their rare blue jerseys for the Netflix-streamed Christmas showdown, the Cowboys' sixth-ever game on Dec. 25, but first against their longtime rival. Does the new culture translate to the field? - Link The Cowboys enter the 2025 season with renewed energy under Brian Schottenheimer, who has established a more competitive and player-friendly culture. While early signs around the building are encouraging, the true test will come when adversity strikes during the regular season. Staff writers agree that culture alone won't win games—it must be paired with execution, preparation, and consistent effort from the players. Ultimately, if the team doesn't win, the so-called 'new culture' will be dismissed as more of the same. Expectations for Cowboys have changed drastically with Schottenheimer replacing McCarthy - Cowboys Wire Link The Cowboys enter 2025 with renewed optimism, a revamped coaching staff, and an 'us versus them' mentality, though expectations are far more modest than they were in 2020 under Mike McCarthy. While McCarthy was hired to push a ready-made contender over the playoff hump, his tenure ended in disappointment with just one postseason win. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer inherits a struggling roster and significantly lower expectations, but likely won't be given the same long leash McCarthy enjoyed. Even if a playoff berth seems unlikely, a competitive season with visible progress is what many analysts, and perhaps the fanbase, are looking for in Year 1. 2025 NFL Division Power Rankings: NFC/AFC North reign supreme, while NFC/AFC South bring up rear - Link The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles return most of their offensive core and boast a defense poised for another dominant season, making them the clear favorite in the NFC East. Washington, led by rising star Jayden Daniels and bolstered by key additions like Laremy Tunsil and Deebo Samuel, could be their biggest threat—though defensive concerns linger. The Cowboys are harder to gauge under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, with questions surrounding the run game, Dak Prescott's consistency, and a shaky run defense. Meanwhile, the Giants revamped their QB room and added to their defense, but still face a tough schedule and remain among the league's bottom-tier teams until proven otherwise. Cowboys new $80 million investment ranked outside top 20 at his position by NFL execs - Cowboys Wire Link Dallas made a major investment this offseason by signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year, $80 million extension, locking in one of their key defensive pieces. Despite strong production—especially a league-best 42 pressures among DTs from Week 9 onward—Odighizuwa was ranked outside the top 20 at his position in a recent ESPN poll, listed last among all players who received votes. While his pass-rush grade remains solid (78.0), questions linger about his run defense, which earned just a 50.8 mark from PFF. Still, Dallas has clearly bet on his upside, and if he continues trending upward, national recognition may soon follow. Outlook for Each 2025 NFL 1st-Round Pick Heading into Training Camp - Bleacher Report Link The Cowboys drafted Tyler Booker to help revamp a struggling run game that ranked 27th in the league in 2024. A physical mauler out of Alabama, Booker is expected to start immediately at right guard, despite primarily playing left guard in college. He'll be flipping sides next to center, with Tyler Smith holding down the left guard spot. Veteran Robert Jones, who started 17 games for Miami last year, offers depth in case Booker needs time to adjust. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
