In the NFL, nothing cuts through the noise like a good, loud boo. Whether it’s because of decades of dominance, a reputation for arrogance, or just plain bad luck with public perception, some teams can’t step onto the field without catching heat from the crowd.
It’s not always about being bad—sometimes being too good, too annoying, or just existing in the wrong stadium is enough to draw the boos. From dynasty darlings to franchises fans just love to hate, here are the 15 NFL teams most likely to get booed, loud and often.
15. Cleveland Browns
The Browns have gone from lovable losers to lightning rods thanks to some questionable roster decisions. Once the underdog everyone rooted for, now they’re just… complicated.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars
For a team with relatively little history, the Jags somehow attract a surprising amount of eye rolls. Maybe it’s the teal, maybe it’s the social media bravado—whatever it is, the boos have started creeping in.
13. Minnesota Vikings
Something about the “Skol” chant and the yearly letdowns makes this team a punching bag for rival fans. They’re rarely terrible, but somehow always end up mocked anyway.
12. Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles fans will boo their own team, so imagine what they do to opponents. The team’s swagger and the city’s reputation make them villains in just about every stadium they visit.
11. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders bring a certain outlaw energy that doesn’t sit well with everyone. Add in the rowdy fan base and a long history of drama, and the boos practically follow them off the bus.
10. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons don’t get booed for being hated—they get booed for breaking hearts. That 28-3 Super Bowl collapse still lingers, and fans never let them forget it.
9. Dallas Cowboys
No team gets hyped more and delivers less in January than the Cowboys. People are tired of the “America’s Team” narrative, and the boos come fast and furious every time they fall short (again).
8. Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers may be gone, but the smug energy stuck around. The Packers’ decades of success and small-town pride can rub rival fans the wrong way in a big way.
7. New York Jets
The Jets are almost always a mess, but their fan base still talks like they’ve got six Super Bowl rings. That mismatch between confidence and results makes them a frequent target for boos and jokes alike.
6. New England Patriots
Years of dominance, deflated footballs, and one hoodie-wearing coach have earned the Pats more boos than most. Even now in the post-Brady and Belichick era, people aren’t exactly rushing to root for them.
5. San Francisco 49ers
From past glory to current cockiness, the 49ers always seem to carry a bit of an attitude. That confidence doesn’t sit well with everyone, especially when it’s paired with NFC title game heartbreaks.
4. Kansas City Chiefs
Winning breeds haters, and the Chiefs are swimming in both. Add in Taylor Swift mania and constant media love, and suddenly a lot of fans are rooting for their downfall.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers fans are everywhere—and they make sure you know it. The team’s historic success and no-nonsense attitude often result in boos from just about every non-Pittsburgh crowd.
2. New York Giants
The Giants don’t always give people a reason to boo, but their presence alone seems to stir up reactions. Chalk it up to being a big-market team with a whole lot of past glory and present-day drama.
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1. Los Angeles Chargers
They left San Diego, can’t fill their own stadium, and always seem to let fans down in the most frustrating way possible. Whether it’s betrayal or underperformance, the boos are loud—and deserved.
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