Two NFL teams are finally ready to show off new looks in Week 8, with the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars each set to wear their “Rivalries” uniforms for the first time on Sunday.
Detroit will break out its new gear in an NFC North matchup with the Vikings, while Jacksonville will debut its version against the Colts. Both clubs are at home, and both games are scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
The uniforms were revealed back in August, but neither team had a chance to wear them until now. They were created as part of the NFL’s “Rivalries” program, which was built around local themes for each team.
For the Lions, the result is a “Defend the Den” look developed with Nike. The set includes a white jersey, white pants and a Honolulu blue helmet. The team says the helmet’s blue finish includes “Carbon fiber within the decals texture symbolizes elite performance and connects to Detroit's car and racing culture.”
Jacksonville’s take leans directly into the city and Duval County. The Jaguars’ helmet carries “Duval” on the back bumper and Jacksonville’s “904” area code on the front.
The biggest visual change is the helmet itself: Jacksonville will wear a teal helmet for the first time in franchise history. The rest of the outfit stays cleaner, with a white jersey and black pants.
Even the numbers got a local touch. According to the team, the font is “heavily inspired by the historic music venues and southern rock influence that Jacksonville is known for,” according to the team.
The Lions and Jaguars won’t be the first teams to use their “Rivalries” uniforms this season, and they won’t be the last. All four clubs in the AFC South and NFC North have unveiled theirs, but only the Colts and Packers have worn them so far.
Indianapolis used its version in a Week 3 win over the Texans, while Green Bay debuted its look in a 31-7 win over the Bears in Week 5. That gives the “Rivalries” uniforms a 2-0 record so far this year.
Here’s the full “Rivalries” schedule for 2026, with only the home team wearing the alternate uniform in each game:
Week 8 (Nov. 1): Vikings at Lions, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Week 8 (Nov. 1): Colts at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Week 10 (Nov. 15): Jaguars at Titans, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Week 11 (Nov. 19): Colts at Texans, 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon)
Week 15 (Dec. 20): Lions at Vikings, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Week 16 (Dec. 25): Packers at Bears, 1 p.m. ET (Netflix)
Each team will wear its “Rivalries” uniform just once this season, though the design can stay in the rotation for the next three years.
The AFC East and NFC West were the first divisions to get their “Rivalries” uniforms in 2025, and the NFL’s rollout is set to continue through 2028, when all 32 teams will have introduced their new look.
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