2022 NFL Uniform Game Matchups - Year in Review

First and foremost, thank you to all members that participated in the surveys this year. We had 790 responses this year with each weekly survey averaging over 44 responses. 

Before the start of the year, 12 teams introduced alternate helmets and throwback uniforms, while the Washington Football Team changed their name to the Commanders and introduced 2 new helmets along with new uniforms. 

Arizona Cardinal - Black Helmet, with White pants & Black pants. 

Atlanta Falcons - Throwback Helmet & Uniform

Carolina Panthers - Black Helmet & Uniform

Chicago Bears - Orange Helmet & Uniform

Cincinnati Bengals - White Helmet & Uniform

Dallas Cowboys - Throwback Helmet & Uniform, Alternate White Helmet & Uniform, Red Stripe Helmet & Uniform

Houston Texans - Red Helmet & Uniform

New England Patriots - Throwback Helmet & Uniform

New Orleans Saints - Black Helmet & Uniform

New York Giants - Throwback Helmet & Uniform

New York Jets - Black Helmet & Uniform

Philadelphia Eagles - Black Helmet & Uniform

Washington Commanders - Burgundy & Black Helmets, and New Uniforms

The biggest movers in a positive direction in 2022 from the 2021 results were as follows: 

1. Los Angeles Rams moved up 14 spots from #27 to #13.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers moved up 8 spots from #10 to #2. 

3. Indianapolis Colts moved up 8 spots from #16 to #8. 

The biggest movers in a negative direction in 2022 from the 2021 results were as follows: 

1. Denver Broncos moved back 14 spots from #14 to #28.

2. Washington Commanders moved back 8 spots from #19 to #27.

3. Baltimore Ravens moved back 7 spots from #12 to #19. 

4. Cleveland Browns moved back 7 spots from #5 to #12. 

The highest rated games of the year were as follows: 

1. Steelers at Dolphins Week 7 - 9.24 

2. 49ers at Raiders Week 17 - 9.15

3. Raiders at Steelers Week 16 - 9.14

The lowest rated games of the year were as follows: 

1. Broncos at Jaguars Week 8 - 2.872

2. Broncos at Seahawks Week 1 - 3.06

3. Falcons at Commanders Week 12 - 3.25

Team with the most 1st place finishes in 2022: 

Pittsburgh Steelers (5) 

• Week 03: at Browns 9.00
• Week 07: at Dolphins 9.24
• Week 08: at Eagles 8.11
• Week 16: vs Raiders 9.14
• Week 18: vs Browns 8.71

Teams with the most 2nd place finishes in 2022: 

• Bears - 4
• Chiefs - 3
• 49ers - 3

Teams with the most 3rd place finishes in 2022: 

• Giants - 4
• Chiefs - 3
• Packers - 3
• Vikings - 3

Team with the most last places finishes in 2022: 

Broncos:

• Week 01: at Seahawks 3.06
• Week 08: at Jaguars 2.87
• Week 10: at Titans 3.65
• Week 15: at Broncos 3.91

Falcons:

• Week 02: at Rams 3.94
• Week 03: at Seahawks 3.60
• Week 12: at Commanders 3.25
• Week 16: at Jets 4.14

Teams that failed to finish in the Top 3 at least once in 2022: 

• Arizona Cardinals 
• New York Jets
• Tennessee Titans
• Denver Broncos
• Washington Commanders
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Seattle Seahawks
• Carolina Panthers

Highest rated matchups over the last 5 seasons: 

2021 - Packers at Chiefs Week 9 - 9.23

2020 - Chiefs at Raiders 9.45

2019 - Packers at Chiefs 9.52

2018 - Chiefs at Raiders 9.06

2017 - 49ers at Rams 9.06

Lowest rated matchups of the past 4 seasons: 

2021 - Eagles at Jets Week 13 - 3.03

2020 - Lions at Falcons 2.04

2019 - Browns at Broncos 2.93 

2018 - Buccaneers at Ravens 2.88

2017 - Rams at Jaguars 2.13

2018-2022 Standings: