Colts' new uniforms: Indianapolis debut 'Anvil Strike' alternates vs. Texans

The Indianapolis Colts are going to look quite different for their Week 3 game against the Houston Texans – and Indy fans certainly hope that's figuratively true on the field for their 0-2 squad . But from a literal standpoint, the Colts will be the first team in 2026 to debut their new alternate "Rivalries" uniforms from Nike with Indianapolis' specifically branded as "Anvil Strike."

To the uninitiated – or those who don't give a rip about football fashion – the Colts will be wearing an unfamiliar gray uniform and blue helmet. However, according to the team, and in keeping with the layered meanings so many new alternate kits seem to claim, "The Anvil is where history meets modern power. More than a gameday tradition, it stands as a symbol of strength, resilience and the relentless spirit that defines Colts football. Every strike creates something stronger. Every spark fuels something greater. From the field to the stands, that energy unites generations of players and fans under one enduring symbol: the Horseshoe."

Week 2: Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys wore their "Arctic White" uniforms for the 37-20 win. (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Week 2: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) hands off to running back Jeremiyah Love against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals wore their desert-themed "Rivalries" uniforms in the 31-7 loss to the Seahawks. Arizona's "Rivalries" look was one of the best to debut in 2025 .