Fanatics, the NFL’s e-commerce partner, said NFL sales grew more than 35 percent over the NFL’s opening weekend against last year’s numbers and set a record for the best start ever to a season.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin wrote on Twitter, “Football is back!! @fanatics NFL sales jump more than 35% for opening weekend vs last year, setting a record for best start ever to the NFL season.”
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa rounded out the top five in jersey sales on Fanatics, the NFL’s e-commerce partner.
During kickoff week, Tom Brady led Cam Newton by less than 50 jerseys.
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