The 10 most Popular NFL jerseys
2008 Whether a fan is going to the game, crashing on the couch or hitting the local watering hole, they aren't dressed until they put on their favorite NFL players jersey.
Sports marketing experts say, that explains why football jerseys blow away the competition, In a $4 billion universe of sports merchandising.
1) Tony Romo. The flashy, young quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, has helped to put Dallas back as "America's football team" Also known for dating Superstar ladies such as Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood. Tony's jerseys have reported half a million sales and counting.
2) Brett Favre. As well known as he was as a Green Bay Packer, it's not hard to believe that Farve is second on this list. Probably the most talked about Quarterback this season, and with the trade to the New York Jets, it's Surprising he isn't number one. Selling an incredible 450,000 Jersey this year alone is very impressive.
3) Eli Manning. The returning Superbowl Champion. Eli has lead the New York Giants once again to a divisional championship and could easily once again be the Superbowl champions. Is listed one higher on the list than big brother Payton. Outselling his brothers jersey's by a whopping 45,000 so far.
4) Peyton manning. The great Indianapolis Colts Quarterback and the Superbowl champion year before last. Peyton has and will continue to be the dominant force in the Colts arsenal of winning games and championships.
5) Adrian Peterson. The first on this list that isn't a quarterback. Peterson an exciting and young running back. Adrian is "king of the hill" with the Minnesota Vikings and that is why his jersey is the number one selling running back jersey. With a quarter of a million sold to date.
6) Brian UrLacher. UrLacher is probably the toughest linebacker that is playing pro football today. Brian's Chicago Bears Jersey has out sold some really well known players jersey's and that in itself is an accomplishment. UrLacher's jerseys have sold as many as Adrian Peterson.
7) LaDainian Tomlinson. LaDainian is the running back for the San Diego Chargers. He is also a five time Pro Bowler as well as the Chargers all time leading rusher. So its no wonder why he is in the list at number seven with 140,000 jerseys sold.
8.) Marion Barber. The second on this list from Dallas, not known as well as some Cowboys, but still a vital piece of the Dallas machine. Barber's jerseys have sold more than T.O. and that is impressive. Marion to date has sold a tenth of a million jerseys.
9) Tom Brady. Tom is without doubt the most household quarterback name in the past five years or so. Tom has been absent from the New England Patriots since game one this season, and should return next season. Brady with three Superbowl rings, has still managed to outsell T.O. jerseys by 15,000
10) Terrell Owens. Owens needs no introduction, he is always the center of attention at the Dallas Cowboys camp. Terrell comes in tenth on this list, even with all the drama surrounding him and his teammates . Terrell is a great player anyway you slice it, and Dallas fans love their team so they buy the their jersey's. Owens has reportedly sold 75,000 jerseys to date.