If you’re confused why the Lions look so plain on Thanksgiving it’s okay, because you’re not alone.
Why do the Lions’ Thanksgiving uniforms look different?
It’s okay if you’re confused.
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
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The uniforms are a throwback to the 1939 Lions’ uniform, featuring grey lettering, no helmet decal and a plain blue jersey — without any silver piping. It’s a pretty stark change if you didn’t know the Lions were going to wear them, and nobody on the broadcast has mentioned the uniform change, so you’re totally forgiven for being a little lost.
Plenty of people were on Twitter too.
The feeling on these really seems split down the middle. Some people are loving the simplistic throwback look, while a lot of other people think it just doesn’t look right in the modern NFL. What do you think?
