Nov 25, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is honored at halftime of the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
This could be fun. The New Orleans Saints have asked fans to wear black and will give away rally towels celebrating Drew Brees' induction to the team Hall of Fame on "Black Thursday." They've declared a blackout for Thursday night's game with Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos, and they want to create a hostile environment for the visiting team.
So expect the team to wear their black home jerseys and matching black pants again this week; they've gone 56-39 in those uniforms. The game will be broadcast on Oct. 17 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
And here are the records for each uniform combination the team has used since 2006, listed by winning percentage:
"Black and Gold" throwbacks
Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints legends quarterback Archie Manning and kicker Morten Andersen and hall of fame linebacker Rickey Jackson look on as quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs to the sideline following the coin toss before a game against the Detroit Lions in a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Lions defeated the Saints 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Record: .800 (4-1)
White jerseys, white pants
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Record: .667 (12-6)
White jerseys, black pants
Nov 11, 2018; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) celebrates with teammates running back Mark Ingram (22) and outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after intercepting a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Record: .603 (44-29)
White jerseys, gold pants
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is congratulated by teammates after Hill scored a touchdown on a one-yard run against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Record: .597 (37-25)
Black jerseys, black pants
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Record: .589 (56-39)
Black jerseys, gold pants
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Sainte quarterback Derek Carr (4) and fullback Adam Prentice (46) congratulate quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) after passing a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Record: .585 (24-17)
"Color Rush" alternates
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Carl Granderson #96 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Demario Davis #56 after a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Record: .474 (9-10)
Black jerseys, white pants
Jan 8, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) reacts to making a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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