The NFL is more than just a game; it’s a cultural phenomenon that sparks passionate rivalries and heated debates. Part of that intensity comes from the fans, who can be as polarizing as the teams they support.
Here, we rank the 15 most hated NFL fanbases, based on their reputations for being obnoxious, overbearing, or just plain insufferable.
15. Cincinnati Bengals
Recent success has vaulted the Bengals into relevance, but their fanbase is starting to adopt an arrogance usually reserved for perennial powerhouses. The newfound swagger, paired with a chip on their shoulder about being overlooked, can rub other fans the wrong way.
14. Los Angeles Rams
Relocation controversies have left the Rams with a fragmented fanbase. Many accuse Los Angeles fans of being fair-weather supporters who only show up when the team is winning, leaving the stadium half-empty when times are tough.
13. Buffalo Bills
Bills Mafia is both loved and loathed. While their table-smashing antics are entertaining, their unrelenting pride — even in the face of repeated playoff heartbreak — can come off as delusional to rival fans.
12. Washington Commanders
A mix of nostalgia for past glory and disdain for their controversial ownership has made the Commanders’ fanbase difficult to gauge. And, now that they’re finding success, some find their attitude off-putting.
11. Baltimore Ravens
Known for their love of trash talk, Ravens fans are quick to defend their team’s hard-nosed reputation. This fervor, however, can often veer into arrogance, especially when it comes to rivalries with Pittsburgh or Cleveland.
10. New York Giants
Despite a lack of consistent success in recent years, Giants fans cling to their two improbable Super Bowl wins over Tom Brady and the Patriots. Their New York swagger can feel grating, especially when the team isn’t competitive.
9. San Francisco 49ers
From their storied history to their recent playoff runs, 49ers fans never let you forget their dominance in the NFL’s golden age. Their superiority complex can alienate fans of teams still seeking their first Lombardi Trophy.
8. New York Jets
Endlessly loyal despite decades of futility, Jets fans wear their suffering as a badge of honor. Their loud and often irrational takes about “this being their year” can be exhausting for everyone else.
7. Green Bay Packers
Packers fans love to flaunt their “ownership” of the team, but their holier-than-thou attitude and constant reminders of Lambeau Field’s mystique make them a prime target for ridicule.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
The “Black Hole” embodies the Raiders’ rebellious image, but their fans — known for their intimidating costumes and sometimes confrontational attitudes — aren’t winning popularity contests outside Las Vegas.
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5. Pittsburgh Steelers
The “Terrible Towel” is iconic, but Steelers fans’ relentless bragging about their six Super Bowls can overshadow the team’s recent struggles. Their unwavering confidence, regardless of the team’s form, rubs many the wrong way.
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4. Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs fans are riding high on Patrick Mahomes’ greatness. However, their newfound arrogance and relentless “Kingdom” pride have quickly turned them into one of the league’s most disliked fanbases.
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3. Philadelphia Eagles
Passionate to the point of hostility, Eagles fans are infamous for their rowdiness and willingness to boo anyone — including Santa Claus. Their Super Bowl win in 2018 only amplified their boisterous behavior.
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2. New England Patriots
Two decades of dominance under Tom Brady turned Patriots fans into some of the most insufferable in sports. Their inability to acknowledge the benefits of questionable calls and controversies, like Deflategate, has cemented their spot near the top.
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1. Dallas Cowboys
“America’s Team” has a fanbase that perfectly mirrors its nickname: polarizing and larger-than-life. Cowboys fans’ unwavering belief that “this is our year” despite a lack of recent playoff success makes them the most hated fanbase in the NFL.
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