The top 10 NFL jerseys of 2022: The most popular football players of the season (so far)

By Danica Creahan

September 19, 2022 / 10:45 AM / Essentials

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September is here, and with it comes a classic pastime: watching football. Whether you're planning to stream every game from the comfort of your couch, host NFL watch parties or attend games in person, grabbing a jersey to represent your favorite team is a great way to kick off the season. Keep reading to check out the top 10 best-selling jerseys of 2022 (so far).

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Top-selling NFL jersey at time of publication: Men's Buffalo Bills Josh Allen Nike Royal Vapor Untouchable limited jersey, $160

Our most popular streaming box for NFL games: Apple TV 4K, $120 (reduced from $179)

Best Samsung TV deal: 55" Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,100 (reduced from $1,600)

The 2022 NFL regular season is scheduled to run 18 weeks, and include 272 games in total. That's a lot of opportunities to break out your favorite jersey for game day. For the complete 2022 NFL season schedule, check out this guide put together by our sister site CBS Sports. And to find out how to stream every single game of the season without a hitch, check out our comprehensive streaming guide for the 2022 NFL season.

As it currently stands, Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, is the top-selling jersey of the 2022 NFL season thus far. He's followed by Joe Burrow, Trey Lance and Russell Wilson.

Keep reading to shop the jerseys of the top-selling NFL players this season, plus get recommendations for the best ways to keep up with the 2022 NFL season, from what TVs to watch football on to how to stream every NFL game.

Note: For this list, we're highlighting the most popular jersey within the NFL Shop's jersey category.

The most popular NFL player jersey of the 2022 season, so far, is this Josh Allen Buffalo Bills jersey. The jersey features embroidered accents, a chainmaille mesh grill at the front neck and back seam lines, a metallic-effect NFL shield on the collar and, of course, detailed Buffalo Bills graphics and colors.

Men's Buffalo Bills Josh Allen Nike Royal Vapor Untouchable limited jersey, $160

Joe Burrow wears the No. 2 ranked NFL player jersey in terms of sales this season. This Joe Burrow Nike jersey is designed to look like the authentic Bengals uniform that he wears every Sunday. It has mesh side panels for breathability and a sewn-on NFL shield on the collar.

Men's Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow Nike game jersey, $130

Trey Lance ranks No. 3 in top-selling NFL player jerseys of the 2022 season. This Trey Lance jersey is designed to be breathable, flexible and moisture-wicking. It features classic San Francisco 49ers graphics. It's available in three color variations.

Men's San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance Nike Scarlet Vapor Limited jersey, $160

Russell Wilson wears the No. 4 ranked NFL player jersey of the 2022 season. This Russell Wilson jersey is available in three colors and is currently on sale for over half off its usual price.

Men's Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson Nike game jersey, $48 (reduced from $120)

Davante Adams ranks No. 5 on the bestselling NFL jerseys of 2022 list.. This Davante Adams jersey has a loose fit and is available in both black and white.

Men's Las Vegas Raiders Davante Adams Nike game jersey, $130

New England Patriot Mac Jones wears the No. 6 bestselling player jersey of the 2022 NFL season. This Mac Jones jersey is crafted with Nike's Dri-fit technology to wick away moisture and keep you comfortable. Available in two colors.

Men's New England Patriots Mac Jones Nike Navy Vapor Limited jersey, $160

Pittsburgh Steeler T.J. Watt ranks No. 7 on the list of top 2022 player jerseys. This T.J. Watt jersey has mesh panels for breathability and screen printed name, numbers and team details.

Men's Pittsburgh Steelers T.J. Watt Nike game player jersey, $130

Justin Herbert ranks No. 8 on the list of top-selling NFL player jerseys of the 2022 season. This Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers jersey is available in three colors.

Men's Los Angeles Chargers Justin Herbert Nike alternate game jersey, $130

Tom Brady has the No. 9 ranked NFL player jersey of the 2022 season. This Tom Brady Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey is available in three colors.

Men's Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady Nike game jersey, $130

Deebo Samuel ranks No. 10 on the list of top-selling NFL players of the 2022 season. This Deebo Samuel San Francisco 49ers jersey is available in two colors.

Men's San Francisco 49ers Deebo Samuel Nike player game jersey, $130

Learn more about DirectTV Stream, "Thursday Night Football" on Prime Video, NFL+ and more ways to follow all the action this season. For a comprehensive guide on ways to watch every single game this season, check out our complete 2022 NFL streaming guide.

If you want to watch NFL games exclusively on your mobile device or tablet, NFL+ has you covered. Starting at $5 per month or $30 annually, an NFL+ subscription gives you mobile or tablet access to live local and primetime regular season and postseason games, live game audio for every game and more. You'll also get live out-of-market preseason games across a broader range of devices.

NFL+, $5 and up per month

DirecTV Stream isn't cheap, but it streams all the networks you'll need for the 2022 NFL season. DirecTV Stream's least-expensive tier, called "Entertainment," offers CBS, NBC, Fox and ESPN for $70 a month. But get this: Subscribers to the "Choice" tier and above get CBS, NBC, Fox and ESPN, plus your regional sports networks and no-extra-cost access to 2022 NFL Sunday Ticket Max, a plan that streams every live out-of-market Sunday game (and usually runs $395).

Right now, DirectTV Stream is offering $20 off your first two months of any package.

DirecTV Stream ("Choice" tier), $70 per month for first two months (new users only)

This season, after a few years of being available simultaneously on up to three platforms, "Thursday Night Football" will stream its live games exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Play-by-play legend Al Michaels, late of "Sunday Night Football," and Kirk Herbstreit, best known as an analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay," will have the calls. The "TNF" schedule kicks off September 15, 2022, with the Los Angeles Chargers taking on Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs.

Not a Prime member? Amazon offers new subscribers a 30-day free trial, so you can watch live NFL action, along with all the other TV shows and moves offered by Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football, streaming on Prime Video

"Sunday Night Football" will air weekly on NBC, and simultaneously stream live on Peacock. (You can also stream NBC via a live-TV streaming app, à la DirecTV Stream.)

An important streaming heads-up: While Peacock offers plenty of ad-supported shows and movies for free, if you want access to Peacock's premium content, including "Sunday Night Football," you need a paid subscription. Luckily, right now thanks to a Peacock promo deal, new subscribers can get ad-supported Peacock Premium for just $1.99 per month, or $19.99 if you prepay for the whole year -- that's more than half-off Peacock's usual price.

Peacock Premium subscription: $1.99 per month (reduced from $4.99)

Don't want to pay a monthly fee to catch NFL games on NBC? An inexpensive HD antenna will let you watch football and everything else broadcast on the major over-the-air networks. You can get one for $29 at Amazon.

U Must Have amplified HD digital TV antenna, $29 (reduced from $45)

A Paramount+ subscription includes live access to "NFL on CBS." That's CBS' slate of live, AFC Sunday games. The streamer also offers NFL fans the weekly studio show, "Inside the NFL."

Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers available -- the $5 per month "Essential Plan," a budget-minded tier with ads, and the $10 per month "Premium Plan," which costs more but is ad-free. Paramount+ also offers a one-week free-trial period, so if you were thinking of trying the platform, you can catch a Sunday of football on CBS risk-free.

Paramount + subscription, $5 and up per month

Subscribers to the Walmart+ shopping service now get Paramount+ included in their subscription at no extra cost.

Walmart+ members now get free access to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. Paramount+ Essential includes tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes, including "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," "Yellowstone" spin-off "1883," "Star Trek: Lower Decks," "NCIS" and "Survivor." Perhaps most importantly, Essential plan members get access to NFL on CBS live.

Walmart+ and Paramount+ bundle: $12.95 per month or $98 per year

CBS Essentials and Paramount+ are both subsidiaries of Paramount.

We've found the best TVs for watching NFL football (based on user reviews) including TV from top brands such as Samsung, LG, and Sony. Keep reading to see the best deals on the best TVs you can get for the 2022 NFL season.

Here's a great deal to get you started: This 55-inch Samsung QLED is on sale at Samsung for $300 off.

No matter what stream of the game you're watching, this QLED TV lets you watch the game in upscaled 4K resolution thanks to its machine-based learning AI. The smart TV also features apps, streaming services and advanced controls. Plus, it's compatible with most voice assistants.

55" Samsung Q70A QLED 4K smart TV, $800 (regularly $1,100)

Transform your TV into a piece of art when you're not watching football. The Frame smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite pieces of art in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room. No matter if you're admiring Hopper's "Early Sunday Morning" or jamming along to Carrie Underwood's Sunday night football intro, this QLED TV produces 100% color volume in the DCI-P3 color space, which is the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television. (Translation: Colors on this TV will be more vivid and true-to-life.)

55" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV, $1,400 (reduced from $1,500)

65" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV, $1,600 (regularly $2,000)

Watch NFL stars battle it out in gorgeous color and luminosity with this 75-inch Samsung 4K TV. The TV features low lag rates and minimized blur, so you'll always be able to keep up with the plays. The 4K smart device also provides tailored recommendations for streaming and live TV with an on-screen guide.

75" Samsung 4K smart TV, $950 (reduced from $1,000)

Your TV should sound like you're in the stadium. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED includes top-of-the-line features, including a premium audio technology called object-tracking sound (OTS). With OTS, your television analyzes the action on screen and tries to replicate a surround-sound experience without any external speakers. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED also features a built-in Alexa assistant.

55" Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,100 (reduced from $1,600)

The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV features a cognitive processor meant to deliver intense contrast with pure blacks, high peak brightness and natural colors. Thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, the screen is the speaker. This smart TV comes with access to Google TV, and works with most voice assistants.

65" Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV, $1,998 (reduced from $2,300)

This 75-inch Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K UHD display and enhanced color and clarity thanks to Dolby Vision. The TV also supports voice control with Amazon Alexa. It's high-quality picture quality and large size make this TV a solid choice for football fans -- plus it's hard to find such a big screen at such a low price.

75" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $860 (reduced from $1,100)

This 65-inch Samsung QLED TV features 8K resolution, Quantum Matrix Technology Pro for a colorful and luminous picture, and an anti-reflection layer that minimizes glare and reduces unwanted distractions. While the NFL games won't be broadcast in 8K this season, owning this TV will make sure you'll be able to catch the first 8K NFL broadcast, whenever it happens. (It will use its AI smarts to upscale NFL games to 8K, however.)

You can save a whopping $1,500 on this stunning television during the Discover Samsung fall sale event.

65" Samsung QN800A 8K Neo QLED TV, $2,000 (reduced from $3,500)

At just 32 inches, this budget-friendly Toshiba TV is suited for small spaces like bedrooms or offices. It runs Amazon's Fire TV platform, so you can stream new shows from Hulu, Netflix and more without plugging in extra equipment. You can also watch live TV on this device.

32" Toshiba set (720p) with Fire TV, $140 (reduced from $200)

See every game in all its glory with this 50-inch TCL set. The 4K TV features QLED technology, 4K resolution and Dolby Vision. All those features together improve the sharpness, brightness, color and contrast of an image.

50" TCL 5-Series with 4K resolution, $430 (reduced from $600)

A mid-size television, 55 to 65 inches along the diagonal, is the ideal size for many living rooms. The best viewing distance for a 55-inch 4K TV, such as this model, is between 4.5 and 7 feet. That leaves enough space for people to get up and walk by for more snacks from the gameday spread.

Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55" 4K TV with Alexa built in, $430 (reduced from $520)

If you just need more screen, this 86-inch LG should fill up your space. It has a 4K UHD resolution and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. This large TV is sure to show you every inch of the big game.

LG 86" LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV, $1,297 (reduced from $1,900)

Buying your first TV so you can watch the Super Bowl on a big screen? If you're already used to a certain interface, switching can be tough, especially if you're not particularly tech savvy. Fans of the super-simple Roku platform should look for a TV -- like this TCL model -- with a built-in Roku system. Plus, the picture quality of this 6-Series model is stunning for the money.

TCL 55" QLED Roku 6-Series with 4K resolution, $700 (was $1,200)

Roku devices, Amazon Fire Sticks and more ways to stream the 2022 NFL season, plus tons of great shows and movies.

Among the streaming hardware giants, the Roku Express 4K+ boasts the most options and apps, including NFL-friendly streaming services such as Hulu, YouTubeTV and FuboTV. It's Apple AirPlay compatible as well, enabling you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the TV. (You can learn more about Roku here.)

Roku Express 4K+, $40

Apple devotees, or anyone with an Apple One subscription bundle, should consider watching NFL live streams on an Apple TV 4K. The device is equipped with Dolby Vision, a new-and-improved Siri-enabled remote and SharePlay, which enables you to enjoy the game with a group of pals. After the games wrap, you can take advantage of Apple Arcade gaming or stream a movie from your favorite streaming service.

Apple TV 4K, $120 (reduced from $179)

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is a streaming device that will appeal to anyone with an Alexa-enabled home. Say goodbye to pouring through channel menus. You can switch back and forth between games with the device's voice remote ("Alexa, turn on the AFC Championship..."). It offers 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ in addition to Dolby Atmos audio, plus access to thousands of channels, some of which are free.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $50

If you want to catch NFL games without paying for a cable or streaming subscription, an indoor HD digital TV antenna is the way to go. For just $29, it'll deliver any live-aired, free-TV NFL games in your area, plus all the other over-the-air content available in your area. Just connect the antenna to your set, and watch. It's the 20th century TV-viewing experience with 21st century technology.

U Must Have amplified HD digital TV antenna, $33 (reduced from $45)

Danica Creahan is an expert on streaming for CBS Essentials. When she's not evaluating the best new shows and movies to stream or comparing every way to watch NCAA March Madness this year, she's probably out playing with -- or shopping for -- her dog.

First published on September 19, 2022 / 10:45 AM