Let’s be honest—there are NFL teams we quietly root against. Whether it’s because of an annoying fanbase, too much media hype, or just plain envy, some franchises bring out our inner hater faster than a blown 4th-quarter lead.
This list ranks all 32 NFL teams from the ones most people don’t mind succeeding to the ones the internet can’t wait to see crumble. There is no shade (okay, maybe a little), but if your team’s near the top, you probably already knew why.
32. Detroit Lions
They’ve been underdogs for so long that it’s hard not to want good things for them. Even their rivals are rooting for their moment in the sun.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
Still trying to carve out a consistent identity, the Jags haven’t stepped on too many toes. Most fans want to see them figure it out and stay relevant.
30. Cleveland Browns
Despite all the chaos, there’s still sympathy for long-suffering Browns fans. The team’s rollercoaster existence is more tragic than irritating.
29. Houston Texans
The Texans haven’t been around long enough to make many enemies. Most fans are indifferent unless they’re playing their team that week.
28. Carolina Panthers
They pop up occasionally with some hype but stay in their lane. Not many fans waste energy hoping they lose.
27. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings haven’t won a Super Bowl, and their fans have endured plenty of heartbreak. That built-in suffering keeps the haters at bay.
26. Indianapolis Colts
Outside of a few Peyton Manning-era rivalries, there’s not a lot of national vitriol aimed at Indy. They’re primarily seen as a middle-of-the-road franchise.
25. Atlanta Falcons
People still bring up 28-3 more out of pity than spite. The Falcons are more of a punchline than a team folks actively root against.
24. Arizona Cardinals
They’ve had moments of relevance, but the Cardinals rarely cause enough noise to be widely hated. People usually forget about them unless they’re good.
23. New Orleans Saints
The Saints got a lot of goodwill post-Katrina, but that Sean Payton-Bountygate era rubbed some folks the wrong way. Still, they aren’t full-on villains.
22. Chicago Bears
Historic team, lovable city, but Bears fans can get a little loud for a team that hasn’t done much since the 1980s. There’s some passive-aggressive rooting against them.
21. Miami Dolphins
The flashy vibes and undefeated ’72 team nostalgia can wear thin. And recent hype without results adds fuel to the anti-Dolphins fire.
20. Seattle Seahawks
They had their villain era with the Legion of Boom; not everyone’s forgiven them for it. Plus, that 12th Man talk gets old quick.
19. Tennessee Titans
They’re not public enemy number one, but their brand of football doesn’t win style points. It’s easy for fans to shrug and say, “hope they lose.”
18. Washington Commanders
It’s not really about the players—it’s everything else. Previous ownership drama and a forgettable on-field product didn’t help their likability, but Jayden Daniels has turned things around. People are more likely to root for them now.
17. Los Angeles Chargers
Talented team, empty stadium energy. People don’t hate them, but there’s a weird satisfaction when all that potential goes to waste.
16. Green Bay Packers
They’ve had back-to-back Hall of Fame quarterbacks and still only have two rings to show. A lot of fans love to watch them implode.
15. New York Giants
New Yorkers already get enough attention, and Giants fans tend to ride their past success a little too hard. That makes their down years pretty enjoyable for the rest of us.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
Decades of dominance and a “we’re better than you” energy have built up national resentment. People live for their rare missteps.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
They won a Super Bowl and then got Tom Brady. The glow-up was impressive, but also deeply annoying for many fans.
12. Las Vegas Raiders
The silver and black brand is built on being hated, but they don’t exactly help their case. Between the rowdy fans and never-ending chaos, people root for the Raiders to implode yearly.
11. Los Angeles Rams
They bailed on St. Louis and quickly tried to manufacture a fan base in L.A.. That rubbed many people the wrong way, especially when they started winning.
10. San Francisco 49ers
Their fans are loud, their team is flashy, and they always seem one step away from a meltdown. Which is precisely what people root for.
9. Buffalo Bills
The Bills were lovable losers for so long, but the recent surge of overconfident fans has shifted the vibe. The bandwagon backlash is real.
8. New York Jets
The Jets don’t win much, but they do talk a lot. The combination of big promises and even bigger failures makes them easy targets.
7. Baltimore Ravens
Something about the Ravens’ tough-guy act annoys a good chunk of fans. They play the villain role well—sometimes too well.
6. Denver Broncos
They talk like a legacy franchise, but their post-Manning results have been up and down. Not to mention, the “Let’s Ride” era damaged their image.
5. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals suddenly got swagger, and not everyone’s thrilled about it. Joe Burrow is calm, but some fans are waiting for it all to come crashing down
4. New England Patriots
Two decades of dominance will do that. Even now, people root against them just out of habit..
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Their fans are famously brutal and very proud of it. People don’t just root against the Eagles—they make it a weekly ritual.
2. Dallas Cowboys
America’s Team? More like America’s Favorite Team to Watch Lose. The hype never matches the results, and people love that.
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1. Kansas City Chiefs
Winning makes you enemies—especially when you keep doing it. And when your quarterback is everywhere, the backlash comes fast.
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