On Sunday Night Football in Week 7 the New York Jets will invade Pittsburgh for a clash of AFC teams. This won’t just be a prime time affair, but an opportunity for the Steelers to do something fans love — wear their throwback uniforms.

On a night when the organization will honor the 1974 Super Bowl champion team, the Steelers are going to be donning their block number/letter uniforms, but will also be throwing in a twist by rocking grey facemasks.

Rockin’ the throwback jerseys on Sunday in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Super Bowl IX ‼️

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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 15, 2024

You might be wondering how the Steelers have done in these throwback uniforms? This per the Steelers official website:

In 2018, the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns, 33-18, while wearing the jersey. They defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 17-12, while wearing the jersey in 2019.

In 2022, the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 13-10, on Christmas Eve while wearing the jerseys and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and honoring late Hall of Famer Franco Harris.

The win streak continued for the Steelers in 2023 when the team defeated the Green Bay Packers, 23-19.

The Steelers pulled out the last second win when safety Damontae Kazee intercepted Packers quarterback Jordan Love at the two-yard line on the final play of the game. The Steelers offense controlled the game on the ground with 205 yards rushing, as Jaylen Warren put up his first 100-yard game with 101 yards, and Najee Harris added 82 yards rushing. 

Can the team keep those good vibes going by beating the Jets in these throwback uniforms? And not just because of wearing throwback uniforms, but also as those legendary Steelers from the ’74 team are there in attendance.

As Mike Tomlin says, “The Standard is the Standard” and those who came before have blazed the trail for those who are here now. Let’s hope the Steelers can pay them homage with a dominant, winning performance.

Here is an awesome video of the inspiration behind the Steelers new threads they’ll be wearing at Acrisure Stadium Sunday:

When past meets present

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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 15, 2024

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