The New Orleans Saints have a big game today against the Kansas City Chiefs. Playing on Monday Night Football, the primetime game will be nationally televised, and it will be the only NFL game played Monday, which means everyone will be locked in.
The Saints are 2-2, dropping their last two games in heartbreaking fashion, and they need to get back in the win column. In order to do that, New Orleans has to do something no team has down this season, beat Kansas City. The Chiefs are 4-0, and they’ve won the last two Super Bowls, so they are a tough test.
This is undoubtedly a big game, so while the Saints are hoping their play will do the talking, they are also making sure they are going to look good, wearing a special uniform.
New Orleans has announced it will be wearing its color rush uniform for the Week 5 game against Kansas City.
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The color rush uniform consists of a white jersey with gold numbers, and white pants with a gold stripe. Both the jersey and pants have black accents. In the past, the Saints have worn this uniform with gold helmets or black helmets. On Monday, the team will be wearing the alternate black helmets.
New Orleans fans have been pretty vocal about not liking the black helmets. It doesn’t help that the Saints don’t have much success when they wear the black helmets. New Orleans is 0-3 when wearing the black helmets with the color rush uniform. That compares to a 9-6 record when the gold helmets are paired with the color rush jerseys.
Saints' Uniform History
15 games is a much larger sample size than three, but things haven’t gone well for the Saints in the black helmets. They’ll try to change that on Monday against the Chiefs.
The Saints' decision to flaunt their “Color Rush” uniforms against the Chiefs is a bold move, especially given their past failures with the black helmets. A victory is essential not only for morale but also to counteract the negative trend associated with their current uniform combination.
Black Helmet Controversy
The black helmets have been a subject of debate among Saints fans since their introduction. While some appreciate the modern and sleek look, others find them clashing with the team's traditional white and gold color scheme. The 0-3 record in the black helmets further fuels this divide, with some fans attributing the team's recent struggles to the helmet change.
Will the Black Helmets Be a Curse or a Blessing?
The Saints' performance against the Chiefs will be a defining moment for the black helmets. If they manage to break their losing streak while sporting them, it could silence critics and potentially turn the tide of fan opinion. A loss, however, will further strengthen the perception of the black helmets as a curse.
Looking Ahead
Ultimately, the black helmets' fate will depend on the Saints' on-field performance. Whether they can overcome their recent struggles and bring home a victory against the Chiefs remains to be seen. Regardless of the outcome, the Saints' choice to wear the black helmets will continue to be a topic of conversation among fans, adding another layer of intrigue to an already highly anticipated game.
Saints' Uniform Combo Records
Here are the records for each uniform combination the team has used since 2006, organized by winning percentage.
White Jerseys, Gold Pants, Gold Helmets
Record: .800 (4-1)
White Jerseys, Gold Pants, Black Helmets
Record: .000 (0-1)
White Jerseys, Black Pants, Gold Helmets
Record: .667 (12-6)
Black Jerseys, Gold Pants, Gold Helmets
Record: .603 (44-29)
White Jerseys, White Pants, Gold Helmets
Record: .596 (56-38)
Black Jerseys, Black Pants, Black Helmets
Record: .597 (37-25)
White Jerseys, Gold Pants, Alternate Helmet
Record: .585 (24-17)
Black Jerseys, Black Pants, Gold Helmets
Record: .500 (9-9)
Black Jerseys, Gold Pants, Black Helmets
Record: .000 (0-3)
The Saints have a long and storied history, and their uniforms have played a part in that. They’ve had some great moments in their uniforms, and some not-so-great moments. For example, the Saints have worn the color rush uniforms to great success, but with the black helmets, they’ve had a tough time. It will be interesting to see how they play in the black helmets on Monday.
What You Should Know
Fans will get to see the Saints in their color rush uniforms with the black helmets on Monday Night Football, but the big question is, will they be able to beat the Chiefs in their black helmets?
If you’re a fan of the Saints, you’ll want to tune in to this game. If you’re not a fan of the Saints, you’ll want to tune in to this game, because it could be a great one.
