Three tiers, one basic template
Nike sells NFL jerseys in a few lines: Elite, Limited and Game are the three most fans compare, and Nike also lists a lighter Legend line. They share team graphics and colors but differ in fit, how the name and number are applied, and fabric. The details below come from Nike's own help page, so you can tell what each tier changes before you pay for it.
Game jerseys: the entry tier
Game jerseys pair everyday comfort with breathable mesh side panels and a tagless neck. Name, number and team details are screen-printed. Nike describes men's Game jerseys as a loose, relaxed fit and women's Game jerseys as a streamlined standard fit. For most fans wearing a jersey now and then on game day, this is the value tier.
Limited jerseys: the middle ground
Limited jerseys are inspired by your team's on-field jerseys, with twill letters and numbers and the same back seam design as the official game-day uniforms. They use Dri-FIT technology and a tagless neck label. Fit depends on the style: Vapor Untouchable is standard fit; Speed Machine and Classic are loose and relaxed for men and more tailored for women.
Elite jerseys: closest to on-field
Elite jerseys are Nike's closest match to what players wear: durable performance materials, strategic ventilation, elastic sleeve bands, sewn-on twill letters and numbers, and the authentic details of the official jersey. All three Elite styles (Vapor Untouchable, Speed Machine and Classic) have a standard fit for mobility.
| Line | Maker | Fit | Numbers and letters | Fabric | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | Nike | Standard fit in all three styles | Sewn-on twill | Durable performance materials, strategic ventilation, elastic sleeve bands | Collectors, closest to on-field |
| Limited | Nike | Vapor Untouchable: standard. Speed Machine and Classic: loose and relaxed (men's), tailored (women's) | Twill | Dri-FIT technology, tagless neck | Regular fans who want more detail |
| Game | Nike | Men's: loose, relaxed. Women's: streamlined standard | Screen-printed | Breathable mesh side panels, tagless neck | Everyday and occasional wear |
| Legend | Nike | Standard, streamlined | Sublimated graphics | Dri-FIT technology, lightweight and breathable | Light, breathable wear |
Which tier should you choose?
- Choose Game if you want an affordable jersey for occasional wear.
- Choose Limited for twill lettering and Dri-FIT without going to Elite.
- Choose Elite if on-field accuracy and construction matter most to you.
- In photos, printed graphics point to Game; twill letters point to Limited or Elite. Check the listing title for the line name.
Editor's note: Line names and styles change between seasons. Check the line named in the listing and Nike's NFL jersey help page, and use our NFL size chart before you order.
