The two types of stitched NFL jerseys are the Nike Elite jerseys and the Nike Limited jerseys. The Nike Elite jerseys are the authentic jerseys, which means they are the closest you can get as a fan to wearing what the players wear on the field.

How can you tell if a football jersey is authentic?

The tag has a black shell and a picture of a football field on the inside. If it has a different tag, then the jersey is a knockoff. When it comes to name and number stitching, you may need to do other research before buying a jersey. Every team has its own font, cuts and coloring for their name bars and numbers.

What brand is the official NFL jersey?

Sports apparel giant Nike has served as the NFL's official supplier of player uniforms and sideline gear for most of the last two decades. Nike replaced Reebok as the NFL's uniform supplier beginning with the 2012 season. The company's original eight-year deal with the league was worth more than $1 billion.