Pat Patriot is returning to Foxboro during the 2023 season.
The New England Patriots announced Thursday that they will be rocking their red throwback uniforms with white helmets featuring the Pat Patriot logo for two home games this fall: against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football (Sept. 17) and the Los Angeles Chargers (Dec. 3).
These Patriots unis are a favorite among NFL fans, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that today’s announcement has sparked plenty of positive feedback.
“Two should-be-winnable games for the Pat Patriot throwbacks this year,” said Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Two should-be-winnable games for the Pat Patriot throwbacks this year https://t.co/EMjh15HpXN
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 20, 2023
“Love #PatPatriot helmets! Have so many Pat jumpers with him on it,” said NFL Ireland podcaster Khristina Quigley.
Love #PatPatriot helmets! Have so many Pat jumpers with him on it https://t.co/6iRD4JiJN4
— Khristina Quigley 👸🏻🍎🪞 (@GinQueenRunner) July 20, 2023
“Best uniform news of the day. Pat the Patriot will be making appearances at home against the Dolphins and Chargers this season,” chimed in the NFL Fashion Twitter account.
Best uniform news of the day. Pat the Patriot will be making appearances at home against the Dolphins and Chargers this season. pic.twitter.com/xTGt5RHB20
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) July 20, 2023
“They need to just make these their regular uniforms again,” another commenter said.
They need to just make these their regular uniforms again.
— Crime Dog (@crimedog_619) July 20, 2023
“Should be worn way more than twice a year, such a great uniform,” a Patriots fan added. “Wish they’d bring back the 90’s royals for a cameo or even the early 2000’s silvers.”
Should be worn way more than twice a year such a great uniform. Wish they’d bring back the 90’s royals for a cameo or even the early 2000’s silvers
— rhamondre stevenson appreciator (@talkinpats1960) July 20, 2023
With the NFL allowing teams to once again wear more than one helmet shell in a given season, the Patriots brought their throwbacks back into circulation last year.
They wore them twice in 2022, during a win over the Detroit Lions and in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.