Ranking the 32 team NFL helmets from worst to best

Ranking the 32 team helmets from worst to best
By: Barry Werner |


Some of the NFL teams have iconic logos/designs on their helmets.

Others are not so memorable.

There are different spins on the same look for many franchises.

What’s the worst? What’s the best and what’s in-between?



32. Washington Redskins

The logo isn’t PC now and hasn’t been for a long time. Washington has dug its cleats in on keeping the nickname and the look. It’s unfortunate because 2019 calls for change. Ask the Cleveland Indians.



31. Tennesee Titans

The Titans suffer from their franchise’s past. Not many helmets were better than the Houston Oilers’ look. This one is fine but in no way does it stack up to the Oilers’ helmet.



30. Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals had the second-best look when they played in St. Louis, to the baseball birds. And now that they are in the desert, the basic white helmet with the bird on it is pretty tame, no matter how much bite they try to make the bird have.



29. San Francisco 49ers

Ths is a case where the entire package is better than the helmet. Put the helmet together with the uniform and things look fantastic, The helmet itself is nice. The gold is a perfect accent to the red and white. The logo stands the test of time but isn’t sending anyone rushing out to buy it.



28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The pewter helmet is cool, but like other teams change is not always for the better. The orange and white helmet was likely way better than the jerseys but the Tampa Bay Bucs had an interesting look.



27. Cleveland Browns

Another strong and solid design that has stood the test of time. Nothing wrong with the color scheme. The look is basic and historic and that’s perfectly fine.



26. New York Jets

The Jets’ look and scheme is pretty common. Nothing fancy or fantastic about the logo or the helmet. Sort of like the team that wears it.



25. Houston Texan

Hard to top the other team that has a star on its helmet while based in Texas. It is smart and confident-looking. Just that when you choose a star and the Cowboys already rule that …One of the classic looks that has stood the test of time is the Green Bay Packers helmet and logo.



24. Buffalo Bills

Solid looking helmet with neat buffalo. Just doesn’t stack up to the herd of better designs around the league.



23. Green Bay Packers

One of the classic looks that has stood the test of time is the Green Bay Packers helmet and logo.



22. Indianapolis Colts

The horseshoe is cool and has been around forever. Hard to modernize one of the helmets that has been around forever. Never hurts to tinker.



21. Seattle Seahawks

This is an instance where the variety of uniforms the team has it far better than the helmet. Love the multiple looks the Seahawks have and they are far more grabbing than the headgear.



20. New York Giants

The iconic red, white and blue of the New York Giants. The NY is sharp and has grown through the decades.



19. Miami Dolphins

Nothing fishy about this helmet. The Dolphins always look cool in their uniforms and the teal Dolphin is a nice accessory.



18. Carolina Panthers

The Panther is fierce and strong. The color combination works and the helmet shows its teeth in style.



17. Chicago Bears

This is as classic as it comes. The Bears’ helmet is solid and perfectly associated with the team. The design doesn’t quite compete with other teams that have sharpened their look.



16. New England Patriots

This was a tough one. The Pats’ helmet is crisp and cool. Many people love this look as opposed to the original team logo/design. That one didn’t bring many wins, but it certainly was a strong image.



15. Denver Broncos

The logo has changed through years. This is a clever twist on the Bronco and the colors are powerful. However, the older versions had more of a feel to them.



14. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs and Arrowhead are synonymous so the helmet matches the fit of the uniform and the franchise. Love the interlocking KC.



13. Atlanta Falcons

There are so many birds in the NFL. This is one that would benefit from a bit of a change. The logo is too but the face of the Falcon is minuscule. You want to intimidate!



12. Minnesota Vikings

Love the nickname and the look of the Minnesota team and its helmet. The colors are great and the design on the side of the helmet is memorable and unique.



11. Pittsburgh Steelers

Classic and comfortable. Unless you are an opponent being hit by one of the Pittsburgh players in the Steelers’ helmet. No reason to mess with this kind of look and success.



10. Detroit Lions

Honolulu blue and silver are the Lions’ touch. The Lion itself is more design than frightening. Sort of like the team. However, the look is wonderful.



9. Baltimore Ravens

Now this is a great look that conveys anger and mean. Love the Raven on the helmet The lightning bolt is a treasure. And so glad the Chargers are ditching the Navy for the powder blue.



8. Los Angeles Chargers

The lightning bolt is a treasure. And so glad the Chargers are ditching the Navy for the powder blue. One interesting thought is the uniform pops more in powder while the helmet actually had more oomph when it was Navy Blue. Can’t have it all.



7. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles’ look takes flight. Great set of wings. The folks in Philly love their birds and wear the team’s logo and colors proudly. With good reason. A spectacular look.



6. Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals may not have much success on the field in the long game. However, the stripes on the helmet are amazing and a strong look. Unique to say the least.



5. Jacksonville Jaguars

One cool cat is the Jaguar on the side of the Jacksonville helmet. Now, if only the team can match the duds and headgear.



4. Dallas Cowboys

A classic combination of color and design. The Cowboys’ star rocks. It is iconic and totally finds its mark. Stands the test of time and could easily have been higher on the list.



3. New Orleans Saints

What’s there not to love about the fleur-de-lis? The helmet says New Orleans in every way.





2. Los Angeles Rams

This is the one look that the Rams need to stay with from a week-to-week basis. They have played in gold and blue and have had helmets of blue and white. But this pops, especially with darkness of the blue and the vibrance of the yellow.


1. Oakland Raiders

There is no more perfect helmet and logo than the Oakland Raiders’ look. The color scheme and design on it totally fits the team and its fans. Maybe not now, but throughout the decades, the Raiders have been just that: Raiders.
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