From the moment Justin Fields was drafted, Bears fans have been riding a high of excitement for arguably the best quarterback prospect they’ve ever had.
It didn’t take long for multiple Fields jerseys — home and away — to become the best-selling jerseys in the NFL before the start of the 2021 season. Since then, Fields jerseys have become plentiful and recognizable, so it’s not a surprise that Fields had the top-selling jersey in Illinois last season, according to Lids.
But what is shocking is that the best-selling jersey in Wisconsin was — wait for it — Fields.
For real.
No Aaron Rodgers. No Davante Adams. Just the quarterback of Green Bay’s arch rivals.
Best selling NFL jersey by player and team at @lids this year pic.twitter.com/pq3EkXZ7rG
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 7, 2022
It’s no secret that some Bears fans live in Wisconsin and some Packers fans live in Illinois, but it was certainly surprising given Green Bay has several superstars on their roster. Granted, with the Rodgers drama and Adams slated to hit free agency, it’s not entirely shocking to see another name take over the top jersey spot.
With uncertainty surrounding Rodgers’ future with the Packers, the NFC North could be Fields’ for the taking should Rodgers leave. Despite a rocky rookie season, the future is bright for Fields, who will have Rodgers’ former quarterbacks coach developing an offense around Fields.
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