The New England Patriots will be wearing their 1985 throwbacks this week. Note that last year they wore the 50th anniversary throwbacks, so yes while they’ll be in red again this year there are differences.

First, the shoulder stripe colors are actually reversed, and the socks for the 1985 version are white. You’ll also see that the facemasks are white whereas last year the throwbacks had grey masks. Subtle differences, but I eat this stuff up.

1960 (shoulder striping was different for the 2009 50th anniv. throwbacks)

1985

1985 Throwback

50th Anniversary Throwback

Which do you like better?