The best entrances, outfits and cleats of Week 14
Welcome to Week 14 of the NFL season, which features the fantastic “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative, in which the league loosens its tie a bit and lets players wear custom-designed footwear in support of charities of their choice.
But it’s not just the on-field garments with which we’re concerned here. We’ve also got a roundup of the best pregame threads, entrances and more.
The Houston Texans‘ linebackers continue our favorite trend of 2019 with their position group cosplay: Today, it’s an homage to Average Joe’s Gym from “Dodgeball:”
Some have compared Buffalo winters to those in Siberia, so perhaps Marlon Humphrey isn’t going too far overboard with his headwear today:
Swag check @marlon_humphrey 👌 pic.twitter.com/A3HNVBtl8D
DeVante Parker has been one of the more impressive receivers in recent weeks, and as the saying goes, “look good, play good:”
#️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ in the building.#FinsUp x @DeVanteParker11 pic.twitter.com/EH1tkU3OcH
Sam Darnold‘s targets are ready to fly on Sunday, and looking sharp on the way into MetLife Stadium:
Receivers ready.#MIAvsNYJ | #SaksIRL pic.twitter.com/ezswpRmVWK
Deshaun Watson has a new set of cleats:
First look at @deshaunwatson’s 1-of-1 Nike Memo ‘ACES’ curated by @aces ♠️ (📸: @nine80four)
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is back to being QB1 for the Bengals, so his foundation is getting a little more attention this week:
Our very own @andydalton14 will represent us during today’s game through #MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/DyWCnVuUqh
Acacia Shade is the cause of choice for Saints Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill:
Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis is representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Sunday:
#MyCauseMyCleats
🏈: Jarrad Davis
👟: @BGCA_Clubs pic.twitter.com/NobL68gWbS
Titans running back Derrick Henry has heated up as the weather has gotten colder. On Sunday, he’ll be representing the foundation he has started in memory of his grandmother:
Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) introduces his #MyCauseMyCleats and his new foundation in memory of his grandmother. 🦋 pic.twitter.com/SgYDvpK6cR
Brian Burns, the Panthers’ rookie edge rusher, has started his own rescue foundation to find new homes for neglected dogs. And oh yeah, he’s got a beautiful little pup of his own, named Apollo:
This is Apollo “Pollo” Burns. He likes to play tug-of-war with his dad @Fire_Burns99. He’s gonna grow-up to be a big doggo. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/mjiOgn7lOn
Patriots offensive tackle Marcus Cannon has a cause that is closely intertwined with his own life:
As a rookie, Marcus Cannon was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Today, he shares his story as his #MyCauseMyCleats aim to inspire others who have been similarly affected. pic.twitter.com/dI9CenGagg
Meanwhile, the McCourty twins are supporting Boston Uncornered:
Today my cleats support Boston Uncornered, a group that gets young people off the corner and into college. 80% of the youth involved with @collegebounddot do not recidivate and 67% stay in college. We know that neighborhood-based mentors work, now we need to support them. -Dmac pic.twitter.com/c5SxfrfyIV
Russell Wilson is repping the Why Not You foundation today, and doing so with these electrifying kicks:
Why not you DREAM BIG? @DangeRussWilson will wear these today, you could have them forever!
You can bid on this pair of 🔥 cleats here: https://t.co/9g8DSbEV6d#MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/cmMWi6Cm18
Titans offensive lineman Dennis Kelly, whose daughter has food allergies, is wearing cleats that support Food Allergy Research & Education:
Player: @DennisKelly67
Cause: @FoodAllergy
Shoe size: 17
Reason for the Cause: Kelly’s daughter, Eden, has food allergies.
Artist: @Dakota_Wiley_22 #MyCauseMyCleats | https://t.co/9vhsnOeVJv pic.twitter.com/DiBYCB6OtY
Now with the Patriots, Mohamed Sanu Sr. is honoring a former Bengals teammate’s daughter on his cleats today:
Patriots’ WR Mohamed Sanu will wear “Still Strong” game cleats today in honor of his former teammate Devon Still’s daughter Leah Still 🙏