NFL fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some are chill, fun-loving folks who just want to enjoy the game. Others… well, let’s just say they make Twitter unbearable and ruin your Sunday by yelling about pass interference calls from 2014.
So, let’s have some fun and rank all 32 fan bases—not by loyalty or passion, but by how tolerable they are to be around. Don’t take this too seriously (or do, if you’re an Eagles fan).
32. Philadelphia Eagles – Passionate… to a Fault
If you’ve ever had an argument with an Eagles fan, I hope you packed a first-aid kit because they are brutal. They will fight Santa Claus, their own team, and possibly you if you question Jalen Hurts. Passion? Off the charts. Tolerance? Negative.
31. Dallas Cowboys – “America’s Team” = America’s Most Annoying Fans?
Cowboys fans are everywhere, and they’ll remind you constantly that they have five rings. The problem? None of them have seen one happen since Blockbuster Video was thriving. It’s “our year” every year, and we all suffer because of it.
30. New England Patriots – Humbled… But Still Arrogant
For two decades, Patriots fans were unbearable because they just kept winning. Now that they’re struggling? They’ve switched to pretending they never cared about football that much to begin with.
29. Kansas City Chiefs – Loud, But Deserve to Be
Kansas City Chiefs fans have had a lot to brag about over the past seven years or so. Sure, they lost Super Bowl LIX to the Eagles, but they’ve also won three Super Bowls in six years. Most franchises on this list would kill just to have one. So sure, the fans brag a lot, but wouldn’t you if you were a Chiefs fan?
28. Green Bay Packers – Cheeseheads With a Superiority Complex
Lambeau Field is sacred ground, but Packers fans have a strange habit of acting like they personally own stock in the team (spoiler: they don’t). Also, if you say anything remotely critical about Aaron Rodgers, they will lecture you for hours.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers – Six Rings and No Chill
You’re at a wedding? A Steelers fan will somehow bring up the Steel Curtain defense. Casual conversation about life? Suddenly, it’s Big Ben vs. Eli Manning all over again. They live in the past, and they live loud.
26. New York Giants – Miserable, But Not Fun Miserable
Being a Giants fan means being perpetually upset, and they want you to be miserable with them. If they’re winning, they’re insufferable. If they’re losing? Even worse.
25. New York Jets – Sadness in Human Form
Jets fans don’t even trash-talk because they don’t have the energy anymore. They’ve seen too much. But when they do get hope, they become the most delusional fan base in sports.
24. Baltimore Ravens – Joe Flacco is STILL Elite, and You’ll Hear About It
Ravens fans are strangely defensive about their franchise history. If you so much as question Lamar Jackson’s passing ability, expect a 10,000-word essay in response.
23. San Francisco 49ers – Too Many Bandwagoners, Too Much Nostalgia
The die-hard Niners fans are great, but for every real one, there are four who just love wearing red in the playoffs and talking about the Montana days.
22. Miami Dolphins – Bandwagoners in Hawaiian Shirts
Half of them are lifelong fans, and the other half just like Tua and the Miami Vice jerseys. If the team starts struggling, they disappear faster than a South Beach nightclub at sunrise.
21. Buffalo Bills – Table-Smashing Maniacs, But They Mean Well
Bills Mafia is wild, but they’re fun. If you can survive the broken tables and the occasional beer shower, they’re good people.
20. Cleveland Browns – Loyal to a Fault, But Sometimes Too Defensive
Browns fans deserve respect for sticking around through decades of pain, but they get a little too defensive when you remind them of the pain.
19. Denver Broncos – Orange and Blue Kool-Aid Drinkers
Broncos fans live in delusion when it comes to their quarterbacks, but at least they’re friendly about it. They’ve had success, but they’ve also been living in Kansas City’s shadow for the last decade.
18. Minnesota Vikings – SKOL! And a Lot of Heartbreak
They’re lovable, but they also won’t stop reminding you about their “almost Super Bowl wins.” You’ll get there one day, Minnesota.
17. Seattle Seahawks – 12th Man = Loud, But Not Mean
They’re noisy, but generally pretty chill. Unless you mention the Super Bowl interception against the Patriots, then they get very quiet.
16. Indianapolis Colts – Peyton’s Legacy Still Protects Them
Colts fans are fine — nothing terrible, nothing great. Just fine.
15. Carolina Panthers – Polite and Friendly, But a Little Quiet
Panthers fans won’t bother you too much, mainly because half of them are still recovering from Super Bowl 50.
14. Los Angeles Rams – Wait, They Have Fans?
Rams fans are way too chill to be annoying. Mostly because there aren’t that many of them.
13. Atlanta Falcons – They’ve Suffered Enough
You can’t be mad at Falcons fans because they’ve already been through enough pain. Just don’t mention 28-3. It’s still too soon.
12. Arizona Cardinals – Mild, But Harmless
Cardinals fans are the most neutral people in the world. They haven’t had a lot to cheer about, but they’ll still have a good time.
11. Washington Commanders – Cautiously Optimistic
After years of horrible ownership, the fanbase is starting to gain some of their energy back. And, with Jayden Daniels as their star for the next decade, they may find themselves with a lot to brag about.
10. Tennessee Titans – Nice People, Not Loud Enough to Be a Problem
Titans fans are casual but inoffensive. They support their team and enjoy a playoff win every now and then, but they don’t get too upset over the loses.
9. New Orleans Saints – Passionate, But Fun
They might party too hard, but at least they’re entertaining. Saints fans are still thinking about the Drew Brees years, to be honest.
8. Houston Texans – Casual Football Enjoyers
Houston Texans fans have high hopes for their team, but they’re also just happy to be here.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – They’ll Probably Forget to Trash-Talk You
They’re too busy watching the beach cam to argue about football. Tampa Bay got their Super Bowl with Brady and are now just enjoying the good vibes.
6. Chicago Bears – Delusional, But in a Fun Way
Bears fans are way too hopeful about their QB situation every year, but at least they’re fun to be around.
5. Los Angeles Chargers – No Fans, No Problems
Can’t be annoying if you don’t exist. Sorry Chargers fans, we know you exist (all three of you).
4. Jacksonville Jaguars – DUUUVAL Energy, But in a Good Way
Jaguars fans are rowdy, but they’re also fun as hell. Trevor Lawrence has given them some hope over the past few years, but basically everything else around him has been a disappointment.
3. Cincinnati Bengals – Surprisingly Chill, Given Their Team’s Success
Bengals fans are mostly nice, unless you’re talking to one who still thinks Eli Apple is good. And don’t ever say Joe Burrow is overrated.
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2. Las Vegas Raiders – Scary-Looking, But Actually Cool
They look like they’ll stab you in a parking lot, but they’re actually really nice people. They just want to have a good time!
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1. Detroit Lions – The Most Tolerable Fan Base in the NFL
They’ve never hurt anyone. They just want to see a Super Bowl win before they die. We can all respect that.
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