Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has suffered a dramatic fall from grace in the NFL's official jersey sales rankings, a stark reflection of a difficult season cut short by a serious injury.
A Steep Decline for the Former MVP
After years of being one of the league's most marketable stars, Patrick Mahomes has plummeted 20 places in the NFL Shop's annual list. For 2025, the former MVP ranks at a lowly No. 22, a far cry from his position as the second-best seller behind Saquon Barkley just a season prior.
This season's rankings place Mahomes one spot behind Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and just ahead of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The decline coincides with a challenging campaign for the Chiefs, which ended with the team missing the playoffs after Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in a pivotal game.
New Kings of the NFL Merchandise Stand
The 2025 jersey sales chart has a new leader, highlighting a shift in fan allegiances and on-field success. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen rose from sixth place in 2024 to claim the coveted top spot.
He is followed closely by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, whose impressive performance helped transform the Patriots from one of the league's worst teams in 2024 to the AFC's second seed in 2025. The top five is completed by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner in third, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fourth, and the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley in fifth.
Other notable names in the top ten include:
- Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
- Dallas Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb
- A trio of San Francisco 49ers stars: Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Brock Purdy
An Uncertain Road to Recovery
The commercial setback compounds a physically testing period for Mahomes. Having already undergone surgery for his torn ACL, the recovery time may force him to miss multiple weeks of the upcoming 2026 season.
This looming absence raises the prospect of a further slide in next year's sales rankings. However, there is a glimmer of hope for Chiefs fans, as team staff are reportedly optimistic that their franchise quarterback could be ready in time for the start of the new season.
For now, the jersey sales data paints a clear picture: in the fast-moving world of the NFL, even the brightest stars can fade from the merchandise spotlight when injuries and team fortunes take a downward turn.
