Huh, weird to me only because Sal was saying this morning don’t be surprised if they do not do this until after the game to avoid guaranteeing money. Must be a wash?
“Each participating team will wear a unique Rivalries uniform with designs rooted extensively in local community insights during a single home game against a division rival. The designs have been brought to life by pulling inspiration from the history of each market and the aspects of the community that only that team's city embodies.”
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-nike-launch-rivalries-program-with-new-uniforms-fan-gear-inspired-by-communities
I think the Wilson/Lions connection is at least part of it.
Of course, it’s likely mainly weather-related.
Meh. Not bad. Not great. Wish it were more about Buffalo’s history but I guess snow/ice/cold is central to it.
Yes, they look like the Lions and it’s likely no accident. Per Google’s AI Overview, Ralph Wilson “was a minority owner of the Detroit Lions before founding the Buffalo Bills in the American Football League (AFL). Wilson's initial desire to own a team in the NFL was denied, leading him to join the AFL and establish the Bills. The Bills' original colors and uniforms were inspired by the Detroit Lions, as Wilson favored the blue and silver color scheme.”