If there’s one thing the Baltimore Ravens do well, it’s bringing a little extra swagger to primetime. Tonight, the Ravens are turning up the style. Against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10, the Ravens will debut their much-anticipated “Purple Rising” helmets. Fans have been waiting for this since the team revealed them earlier this season, and let’s just say: these are no ordinary helmets. Imagine a deep, metallic purple shell, a fierce gold facemask, and a front-facing raven logo with those infamous red eyes. These helmets are bold, classic, and just intimidating enough to make them the perfect match for the Ravens’ Color Rush uniforms. The “Purple Rising” helmet marks the Ravens’ first alternate headgear since the franchise launched in 1996, and fans are pumped to finally see them in action. Baltimore’s players have had some strong takes on the new look. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman thinks this helmet is hands-down the best alternate the team has tried out, saying, “I’d definitely say it’s the best thing
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