Must Be The Hair: Troy Polamalu Tops The List Of Most Popular NFL Jerseys

Steelers S Troy Polamalu’s No. 43 jersey was the most popular jersey based on sales at NFLShop.com from April 1, 2010 through March 31, according to Michael McCarthy of USA TODAY. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers ranks second on the list following his Super Bowl XLV MVP performance, the first time he has "amassed more jersey sales" than his predecessor, Brett Favre. Broncos QB Tim Tebow, who “ranked No. 1 through November, finished No. 5” (USATODAY.com, 4/14). SPORTING NEWS' Dennis Dillon noted it is "not too surprising to see Polamalu at the top of the list," as his jersey "ranked sixth, 11th, third and fourth" the previous four years. Polamalu and Packers LB Clay Matthews "were the only two non-quarterbacks in the top 10" (SPORTINGNEWS.com, 4/13). However, in Pittsburgh, Ed Bouchette writes Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger ranking 16th is "bigger" news than Polamalu topping the list. Bouchette: "This guy's jersey wasn't only NOT being purchased a year ago, many who had them were either burning them or mailing them back to the Steelers with notes of disgust. ... From that to No. 16 on the NFL's jersey sales is quite a climb back" (POST-GAZETTE.com, 4/15).

TOP-SELLING NFL PLAYER JERSEYS (APRIL 1, 2010-MARCH 31, 2011)
RK	PLAYER	RK	PLAYER
1	Steelers S Troy Polamalu	11	Eagles WR DeSean Jackson
2	Packers QB Aaron Rodgers	12	Jets QB Mark Sanchez
3	Saints QB Drew Brees	13	Cowboys WR Miles Austin
4	Colts QB Peyton Manning	14	Vikings QB Brett Favre
5	Broncos QB Tim Tebow	15	Vikings RB Adrian Peterson
6	Eagles QB Michael Vick	16	Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
7	Patriots QB Tom Brady	17	Steelers WR Hines Ward
8	Packers LB Clay Matthews	18	Chargers QB Philip Rivers
9	Cowboys QB Tony Romo	19	Cowboys TE Jason Witten
10	Giants QB Eli Manning	20	Titans RB Chris Johnson

TOP-SELLING TEAM MERCHANDISE (APRIL 1, 2010-MARCH 31, 2011)
RK	TEAM	RK	TEAM
1	Packers	6	Eagles
2	Steelers	7	Saints
3	Cowboys	8	Giants
4	Bears	9	Jets
5	Patriots	10	Colts