Nike and the NFL have revealed the second wave of NFL Rivalry jerseys. These jerseys act as dedicated alternates that pay homage to a specific part of the team’s culture. From the city they represent to the franchise’s history, they are littered with details that appeal to fans. Here, we look at some of those details in the NFC North Rivalry Jerseys.
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The Bears Rivalry jerseys act almost like throwback jerseys. It pays homage to the history of the franchise and the teams that came before, specifically the famed 1985 Bears team. That team was infamous for its monstrous defense, earning them the moniker “Monsters of the Midway”.
Chicago named its set “Return of the Monsters”. It features an orange helmet, navy top, orange pants, and navy striped socks.
The Bears have leaned more into their orange color scheme in recent years, and that shows through in their orange helmet. The helmet features the iconic “C” logo on each side, with “BEARS” on the front bumper. The four stars on the back bumper represent the Chicago flag.
On the inside of the collar, the nickname “Monsters of the Midway is stitched in orange lettering. Vertical shoulder stripes, white outlined numbers, and a “GHS” patch on the chest all pay tribute to some of the franchise’s original jerseys.
The Lions Rivalry jerseys lean into the fierce nature of both their lion mascot and the car and racing culture that is imbued into Detroit and its history.
Detroit named its set “Defend the Den” in a nod to both the pride of the team and their fans’ ability to create a distinct home-field advantage. That nickname is stitched on the inside of the collar. The jersey and pants are white with striping and black numbers, with a metallic blue helmet.
The key design component of the jersey is motion. The numbers are italicized to create a sense of motion. Bold, angular stripes along the shoulder pads and pants add an edge, contrasting the Lions’ signature Honolulu Blue with black. The black accents on the jersey and the helmet have a subtle carbon fiber texture in reference to Detroit’s racing roots.
The Packers are the only publicly owned team in professional sports. Their rivalry set honors Green Bay’s history and the people who have invested in the team.
The set features a white helmet, green jersey, white pants, and green socks. The colors are similar to those that you would find on a Packers stock certificate, which, according to the Packers, resides in “more than 500,000 homes in Wisconsin and around the country”. The font also matches one that may appear on money, as a reference to the financial support of the fans and the city.
Logos and phrases pay homage to Packers teams of old. “Making History Since 1919” is stitched on the inside of the collar, in reference to the founding year of the franchise. The iconic “Go Pack Go” is on the back helmet bumper, a chant that everyone who has been to Lambeau Field has heard many times. The chest logo is a gold interlocking “GB”, a throwback to the early days of Packers gear.
The Vikings are leaning into their Nordic roots with their Rivalry set. They channel the way of the Viking, with details that represent tradition and a warrior’s spirit.
They named their set “Feel the North”. It features deep matte purple from head to toe, with white and gold accents.
A golden Nordic knot pattern lines the pants, helmet, and shoulders. It comes to a point mimicking that of a Viking longsword. One of the more unique jersey details is the wordmark on the helmet bumper, which spells out “SKOL”, the Vikings’ gameday chant, not in English, but in Viking runes.
The rune references continue with the numbers, which are two-toned to appear as if they were engraved in stone.
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