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.
Best entrances
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 π pic.twitter.com/A3HNVBtl8D
β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2019
DeVante Parker has been one of the more impressive receivers in recent weeks, and as the saying goes, "look good, play good:"
#οΈβ£1οΈβ£1οΈβ£ in the building.#FinsUp x @DeVanteParker11 pic.twitter.com/EH1tkU3OcH
β Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 8, 2019
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
β New York Jets (@nyjets) December 8, 2019
The best of Sunday's cleats
Deshaun Watson has a new set of cleats:
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
β AJD Foundation (@ajdfoundation) December 8, 2019
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
β Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 8, 2019
π: Jarrad Davis
π: @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. π¦ pic.twitter.com/SgYDvpK6cR
β Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 8, 2019
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
β Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 8, 2019
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.
β New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 8, 2019
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
β Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) December 8, 2019
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!
β Why Not You? (@WhyNotYouFdn) December 8, 2019
You can bid on this pair of π₯ 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
β Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 4, 2019
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 π
β NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 8, 2019
(via @Dev_Still71) pic.twitter.com/Rke2tHbgkR