Detroit Lions Fans Are The Most Likely To Get A Fake Jersey This Christmas

If you’re a Detroit Lions fan, on Christmas morning Santa may bring you some some serious blue-and-silver cheer—maybe a new Jared Goff jersey, Aidan Hutchinson gear, or even a custom Lions hoodie. But before you proudly sport your new threads at Ford Field or the next watch party, here’s a reality check: is your jersey the real deal?

It turns out that Detroit Lions fans are leading the league, but not in the way we’d hoped. According to a new study from FlashPicks, Lions fans searched for fake jerseys more than any other NFL fanbase in the lead-up to Christmas.

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With over 10,000 searches per month since September, the demand for counterfeit jerseys has skyrocketed by a staggering 158%. Now, let’s be real—supporting this team isn’t exactly a cheap hobby now that ticket prices at Ford Field are higher than ever.

Official jerseys run around $129.99, and with holiday budgets stretched thin, it’s no surprise some folks are tempted by knockoffs costing as little as $12. But there’s a catch: many fans receiving these fakes as gifts might not even realize their shiny new jersey isn’t legit.

This comes during an already stressful time for Lions fans. A significant chunk of the roster is banged up, and every game feels like a high-stakes battle to maintain our playoff dreams. Now, on top of fretting over the injury report, fans have to worry about whether their Jared Goff jersey is authentic. It’s a cruel twist for a fanbase that’s finally seeing its team rise to prominence.

So how can you tell if your jersey is authentic?

Check the stitching, inspect the tags, and compare it to the officially licensed gear on the NFL shop. If something feels off, you’re probably right.

This jersey is real, that's why you see the official NFL tags and logos on it.

Meanwhile, this is a cheaper fake off Amazon. The nameplate on the back is cheaply stitched, and it's missing the NFL logo.

And while it’s tempting to save a few bucks, remember that buying counterfeit goods not only cheats the league and its players but can leave you with a jersey that fades, tears, or flat-out disappoints.

Lions fans, we’ve waited too long to have a team this good. Don’t let fake jerseys tarnish the pride you feel wearing Honolulu blue. After all, we’ve got enough to worry about without adding counterfeit merch to the mix.