NFL fans are known for their passion, but some take things to a whole other level. These fanbases don’t just yell at the TV—they hold grudges, scream at the skies, and would absolutely throw hands over a missed holding call.
You know the type. If they saw a ref walking to their car after the game, they’d at least consider “having a word.” Here are the 15 NFL fanbases most likely to square up with the zebras in the parking lot.
15. New England Patriots
Patriots fans were used to winning for so long, so any call that doesn’t go their way feels like sabotage. They might not throw the first punch, but they’ll definitely file a detailed complaint.
14. Buffalo Bills
Bills fans are deeply loyal and slightly unhinged in the best way. If the refs mess up a crucial call, they’re breaking folding tables and trust.
13. Chicago Bears
Bears fans are already mad most of the time, so a bad call just lights the fuse. If the ref’s car is parked nearby, good luck.
12. Detroit Lions
Lions fans have decades of pent-up rage over officiating. At this point, they’re not even fighting one ref—they’re fighting the entire officiating establishment.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Vikings fans have a long history of heartbreak and suspicious flags. That combination makes them dangerously close to “parking lot confrontation” mode after every loss.
10. Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys fans think every ref has it out for them. If the team loses, the postgame analysis includes at least three “that was rigged” rants and possibly a search party for the official.
9. New York Giants
Giants fans can go from chill to chaos in a single missed call. If a ref crosses them in a close game, it’s personal.
8. Baltimore Ravens
Ravens fans pride themselves on toughness and expect the same from the officiating. When that doesn’t happen, the vibes get hostile fast.
7. Tennessee Titans
Titans fans always feel like the underdog, which makes every flag feel like part of a bigger plot. They won’t forget, and they might not forgive.
6. New Orleans Saints
You knew they’d be on this list. Saints fans still wake up thinking about missed calls from years ago—and they’re absolutely ready to throw down over it.
5. Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders fans and refs have beef that goes back generations. If you’re wearing stripes near a Raiders tailgate, you better have a fast getaway plan.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers fans believe the refs are against them even when they win. Parking lot confrontation? Already happening in someone’s group chat.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles fans booed Santa Claus—what do you think they’d do to a ref after a bad call? If you see stripes walking alone in Philly, that’s a horror movie.
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2. Cleveland Browns
Browns fans are fueled by heartbreak and suspicion. They don’t trust the refs, the league, or even replay—and they’re one flag away from flipping a trash can.
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1. New York Jets
Jets fans are perpetually one holding call away from losing it completely. If a ref made eye contact in the parking lot, they’d take that as a challenge.
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