The Falcons will look a little different Sunday when they play the 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
And, no, they didn't undergo major personnel changes. They're rocking a different, old-school look.
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This Week 6 matchup will be the first time in a long time they're wearing the iconic red helmet from their first NFL season in 1966, and will pair it with throwback uniforms against a former NFC West rival.
The helmet will feature the old Falcons logo and black, white and gold striping to honor both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. That style was worn from 1966-69, before the gold striping was removed.
Contemporary players like rocking throwbacks, especially in honor of those who came before.
"I think anytime you can wear any type of throwback and you see the guys that came before you; Hall of Famers and really good players, it's pretty cool that you can wear that same uniform, especially the red ones," Falcons safety Erik Harris said.
The Falcons are honoring a bygone era, which they've done before. The brought the uniform combo back in 2009, in homage to the 1966 squad. They wore it each year through 2013, until the NFL mandated there only be one helmet. That rule has been lifted, and the Falcons jumped at the opportunity to honor the past.
Fans will be able to join the Red Helmet Pop-Up at Pemberton Place at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, an event with giveaways, autographs from Falcons legends and more on Saturday afternoon from 1-4 p.m.
Fans attending Sunday's games can take photos with the giant red helmet at the Front Porch of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located just inside Gate 2.
Sunday's game will provide an opportunity to honor the past while the Falcons are hoping to win a crucial game and keep an eye on building for the future.
Dive into the past with these classic moments of Atlanta Falcons history featuring the iconic red helmet. The Falcons will wear the red helmet again this Sunday when they face off with the San Francisco 49ers.
Scenes from the first Atlanta Falcons game against the Rams in 1966.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game against the Cardinals in 1966.
Scenes from an Atlanta Falcons game in 1966.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game against the Cardinals in 1966.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game featuring the Red Helmet.
Scenes from an Atlanta Falcons game in 1966.
The Atlanta Falcons defense, including linebackers Greg Brezine (50). Ralph Ortega (55), and Robert Pennywell (59), and defensive linemen Jeff Merrow (75), Wilson Faumina (74), and Claude Humphrey (87), wait for the snap during a 23-7 loss to the Los Ange Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - December 11, 1977 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ken Burrow (82) goes down into a three-point stance during a 20-20 tie with the Los Angeles Rams on September 26, 1971, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - September 26, 1971 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tony Casillas (75) during a 14-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on October 26, 1986, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - October 26, 1986 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) warms up before a Falcons 27 - 0 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 6, 1981 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Atlanta Falcons running back Gerald Riggs (42) heads downfield during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1988, in San Francisco. The Falcons won the game, 34-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Turk Schonert (14) sets for play at the line of scrimmage in 1986. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry (50) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 1986, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 20-0. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Quarterback Scott Hunter (16) of the Atlanta Falcons in 1976. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Atlanta Falcons running back James Primus (49) tries to catch the ball during a 34-17 victory over San Francisco 49ers on September 18, 1988, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers - September 18, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Los Angeles Rams running back John Cappelletti (22) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Dewey McClain (52) during an NFL game on December 4, 1976. The Rams defeated the Falcons 59-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Deion Sanders #21 wears the Red Helmet for a game.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 3, 2010.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 3, 2010.
Scenes from The Atlanta Falcons game against the Carolina Panthers on September 30, 2012.
The Atlanta Falcons huddle before the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta, GA on October 3, 2010.
