There are a lot of big names in the NFL right now that command attention and inspire fans to wear their jerseys.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is coming off his seventh Super Bowl victory and remains an absolute star in the league. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continue to be human highlight reels. Mac Jones is set to become the face of the New England Patriots and their fans have been gobbling up jerseys with his name on them.
However, none of them were the top-selling jersey of August. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, that honor belongs to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Top-selling NFL jerseys for @Fanatics since Aug 1: Josh Allen, Mac Jones, Tom Brady, Justin Fields, Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/2vRGk8unNk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 9, 2021
Allen signed a major contract extension on August 6, which likely motivated a lot of Buffalo fans to get out and invest in a jersey for the long term.
Per Fanatics, Allen beat out Jones, Brady, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, and Mahomes for the honor. As usual, don’t underestimate Bills’ fans and their ability to circle the wagons around their guys.
The fact that Josh Allen, OUR Quarterback, has the top-selling jersey in the NFL makes me think I’m dreaming
— swipa (@swipastudios) September 9, 2021
When someone says "Buy me a Josh Allen jersey," the only acceptable response is "How many?"
pic.twitter.com/9QjRPcpPVU — Bills Nation (@BillsNationCP) September 9, 2021
Also, we’re guessing Brady is going to notice how the new guy in New England is out-selling him right now and keep that piece of info handy.
About Sean Keeley
Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Managing Editor for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.