Crunching the Numbers: Wing Stats You'll Love This Season
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Crunching the Numbers: Wing Stats You'll Love This Season

Published: February 10, 2025

The Big Game isn’t just about football—it’s a celebration of big plays, unforgettable commercials, and, most importantly, delicious game-day eats. And no food says “Big Game” quite like wings. Whether you like them classic Buffalo, sweet and smoky BBQ, or daringly spicy, wings are the undisputed MVP of any watch party. But just how big is America’s love for wings? Let’s crunch the numbers on some mind-blowing wing stats.

 

1. The Big Game Wing Frenzy

It’s no secret that wings are a game-day staple, but did you know that Americans will consume approximately 1.45 billion wings during Big Game weekend? That’s enough wings to circle the Earth three times! Whether you’re team flats or team drums, one thing is for sure—there’s plenty of crispy, saucy goodness to go around.

 

2. Most Popular Wing Flavors

While classic Buffalo reigns supreme, the competition for the most popular wing sauce flavor is heating up. According to recent polls:

  • Buffalo holds the crown as the top pick for wing purists.
  • Garlic Parmesan is gaining ground, offering a cheesy, garlicky alternative for those looking for a little more flavor punch.
  • Sweet BBQ rounds out the top three, perfect for fans who love a balance of sweet and smoky. Whatever your go-to flavor, Wings & Rings has you covered with our lineup of crave-worthy sauces.

3. The World Record for Wing Consumption

Think you can eat a lot of wings? Competitive eater James Webb of Sydney, Australia set a world record by devouring 276 wings in 12 minutes at the 2023 U.S. Buffalo Wing Eating Championship. That’s 23 wings per minute! While we don’t recommend trying this at home, it’s safe to say wings are irresistible at any speed.

 

4. The Best Deal of the Season—5 Free Wings!

To keep the wing love going after the game, Wings and Rings is offering an exciting Big Game Giveaway! This year, if a team wins the coin toss on February 9th (spoiler alert: they will), you score 5 FREE WINGS.

All you have to do is download the Wings & Rings app to qualify. That’s right— just download our app by midnight on game day and 5 free wings are yours. Swing by between February 10-14 to claim your victory wings!

So, whether you’re stacking your plate high this Sunday or planning your next wing night, make sure you’re stocked up on the best wings around. Visit your local Wings & Rings, place an order, and get ready to celebrate the best time of the year for wing lovers!

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