The Cincinnati Bengals have done it again. Fans demanded a simple alternative to the uniform and the team delivered.

And you thought the release of the new NCAA football game was going to be great. Madden dropped an Easter egg that the Bengals later confirmed in true Bengals fashion.

They made the white helmets possible, and now here they are, with orange pants, and they are glorious.

Three sets of pants, three different jerseys and two helmet variations mean the Bengals have 18 possible uniform lineups.

I rated them from 1-18.

#1. Helmet: White – jersey: White – Pants: White

Bengals fans dreamed of an alternate uniform featuring a white tiger for years, but somehow the reality exceeded the hype. The NFL’s rule change allowing an alternate helmet allowed the Bengals to transform an already clean Color Rush concept into something truly special.

#2. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Black – Pants: Black

You can’t go wrong with an all-black look. It somehow makes you feel like it’s time to take care of things.

#3. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Orange- Pants: Orange

We asked for orange pants and the Bengals delivered. The all-orange look is true to the animal kingdom and avoids the highlighter-like quality found on some other teams. The Bengals will debut this look in Week 1 against New England. Let the people cheer!

#4. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Black – Pants: Orange

The orange shorts combined with the black jersey is another exciting new look to look forward to in 2024. This look promises to attract attention due to the strong presence of the team’s two main colors.

#5. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Orange – Pants: Black

Tigers are orange and black. It only makes sense to wear orange jerseys and the black pants make a great combination. Just like the other way around, the contrast makes for a great look.

#6. Helmet: White – jersey: Black – Pants: Black

The second white helmet on the list is one we probably won’t see on the field, but imagine the white helmet completing an all-black look with a jersey and pants. The all-black look would really make the white on the helmet pop and make for a cool, unique look.

#7. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: White – Pants: White

If you can’t wear the white helmets with the white jerseys, then at least wear them where the pants are. It’s a great look on the board.

#8. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: White – Pants: Black

The white jersey with black shorts is a classic away combination, but it is a bit boring.

#9. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Black – Pants: White

Likewise, white pants match black jerseys, but don’t offer the clean look you get with black on black.

#10. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: White – Pants: Orange

#11. Helmet: Oranges – jersey: Orange – Pants: White

When we get to the bottom half, I’ll group my rankings. These two looks have the same problem. Where’s the black? While I think the orange pants and jersey look will suit the Bengals better than the Broncos with their dark helmets, it’s not their Sunday best. White jerseys with orange pants are hard for me to pass up.

#12. Helmet: White – jersey: Black – Pants: White

#13. Helmet: White – jersey: White – Pants: Black

Now back to the white helmets. I think they go well with all black or all white underneath, but I don’t like them with mismatched jerseys and shorts.

#14. Helmet: White – jersey: Black – Pants: Orange

#15. Helmet: White – jersey: Orange – Pants: Black

#16. Helmet: White – jersey: Orange – Pants: White

#17. Helmet: White – jersey: Orange- Pants: Orange

#18. Helmet: White – jersey: White – Pants: Orange

This is the last five because I’m not sure why you wear white helmets just to have an orange jersey and/or orange pants. This doesn’t make sense to me. It’s like you’re getting dressed with your eyes closed. Don’t get me started on this nonsense.

Their innovative helmet design has always set the team apart, but the Bengals’ new uniforms are constantly evolving. The recent additions of the white tiger helmet and orange pants create exponentially more options. The Bengals have some of the best uniforms in the league and plenty of fun alternatives.