NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field during a game against the Detroit Lions at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints will don their throwback jerseys when they face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Spencer Rattler made the announcement via the Saints official social media account on Wednesday.
Throwback jerseys feel like appropriate attire for the Week 7 showdown. Thursday night feels like a blast from the past. Drew Brees and Sean Payton will be in the house, but not as members of the Saints. Payton will be the opposing coach and Brees is being enshrined in the team's Hall of Fame.
It may not be that far back but it's still a bit of a throwback. Wearing this uniform is a rarity. Over the last 18 years, New Orleans has only pulled out this attire five times. They are 4-1 when wearing it though, so that's good news.
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 quarterback Drew Brees (9) huddles with the offense during the second half agains the Detroit Lions at the at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Detroit defeated New Orleans 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-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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