AFC South
Indianapolis Colts: C
These are shoulder-stripes away from being a generic white-and-blue uniform. Everything special about it comes from the franchise’s past. While some may scold the team for never progressing their look, I think it speaks volumes that the team never went overboard with a redesign (like Tampa Bay did a few years ago).
That saves some grace, though these still aren’t uniforms that stand out. They’re boring, but they kind of have to be. The new tweaks the team made help the grade a little, especially the font change.
Jacksonville Jaguars: D
There’s a loophole that allows teams to whip out bland, simple uniforms if it honors their history. That is not the case for the Jaguars, who have churned through outfits in their 25-season existence. They did too much with their rebrand in 2013, and now they did too little. These are plain black-and-white uniforms.
A high school team from the ‘70s could trot these out and still be ridiculed for lack of effort. Even the sleeves trim and collar design is at the bare minimum. The teal jerseys and pants are the only reason Jacksonville doesn’t get an F.
Houston Texans: B-
Houston’s jerseys are a bit inconsistent at the top. I’m not a fan of the shoulder stripe, which starts thin, gets thicker, then thins out again. The pants design doesn’t match anything, either. But these numbers are glorious, and that tends to be the most noticeable detail. The Color Rush and red jerseys are also beautiful additions to the uniform set.
Tennessee Titans: B
Originally, I wasn’t a fan of Tennessee’s look, but I’ve since come around. The shades of blue compliment each other well enough, though that weird patch under the armpits seems out of place. The best part about the uniform is the dark helmet, even if the reverse helmet stripe looks strange. The aesthetics of the uniform are what earn this grade, even if the two-toned shoulder design has to go.