An Ugly Game, but a Good-Looking One

The Packers squeaked out a 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field yesterday. On national television, no less, so I was able to watch them live in their throwback uniforms.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to pass during a NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Green Bay Packers during week six on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Chargers 27-20. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

The blue-and-gold combination is absolutely gorgeous, especially in the bright sunlight.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

I do wish the Packers would wear undershirts that match their jerseys. The white is especially egregious here, since there's no other white on the uniform, and blue would complete the throwback look.

As usual, many of the players had their jerseys customized for the fit they prefer. In the case of receiver James Jones, his neck was cut so tight that the NFL shield was bumped down below the gold yoke.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) does a \"Lambeau Leap\" during a NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Green Bay Packers during week six on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Chargers 27-20. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Linebacker Mike Neal has his cut somewhere in between, resulting in a collar that matches the original uniform on which the throwback is based. (Which is how they all should look.)

San Diego Chargers' Branden Oliver (43) is chased by Green Bay Packers' Mike Neal (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

And, of course, the sideline gear was much on display.

Oct 18, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers calls out during warmups prior to the game against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field. (USA Today Sports/Jeff Hanisch)

Gotta love that logo.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) salutes the cheering fans following an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Chargers 27-20. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Added to the throwback goodness was the total lack of Pinktober nonsense. I can only presume that the Packers didn't want to double-up on the events, which is all the better for us.

Green Bay Packers' James Jones (89) runs past San Diego Chargers' Brandon Flowers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

I understand fans not wanting to move away from Lombardi's masterpiece, even for a single game. I understand fans wanting to see the Green and Gold wearing, well, green and gold. But for one shining Sunday in October of 2015, Curly Lambeau's Packers were back on the field. And I think anything which reminds people of the club's long and glorious history is a good thing.