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How are NFL fans ranked throughout pro football? Which franchises have the best NFL fans? Which ones have the worst NFL fanbases?
NFL fans ranked from worst to best
Picking the best, worst, or even the loudest NFL fanbases is so difficult to do. What truly separates one fanbase from another?
There are plenty of things to consider when ranking NFL fanbases. Sold out crowds, support even at the team’s worst, the longevity of fan support, and things fans will do for the team are some of the aspects of good or bad fanbases.
Here is a ranking of all 32 teams from worst fanbases to the best.
32. Rams
Although attendance is high this season, Los Angeles usually ranks among the worst in home attendance percentage (percent of stadium capacity filled) each season.
From 2008-2019, they ranked in the bottom 10 in home attendance percentage every year and were the worst several times.
31. Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals have one of the smallest NFL fanbases. Moving to Arizona in 1988, the team just hasn’t been able to get much fan support.
This is most likely due to the fact that NFL fans in the area already had a team they liked prior to 1988, which geographically is probably the Dallas Cowboys.
30. Panthers
A fanbase that is never heard, the Panthers have one of the quietest fans in the NFL.
Becoming the league’s 29th franchise in 1995, Carolina does well in attendance numbers but is not really an established fanbase yet.
29. Jaguars
With three Florida teams in the NFL, the Jaguars receive the least amount of love from fans in the state.
Their home attendance percentage is among the worst in the league and has one of the cheapest ticket prices.
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28. Titans
If you want to know how small the Tennessee fanbase is, just ask former Titans safety Logan Ryan.
Ryan, who was on the team when they made the playoffs twice, said recently that the Titans fanbase was “non-existent” and that “you couldn’t even get fans to the games.”
27. Bengals
The Bengals are a small market team and do not have a large social following, which puts their fanbase among the worst in the NFL.
Cincinnati ranks among the lowest in home attendance each season and also has one of the cheapest ticket prices in the league.
26. Buccaneers
Although the Buccaneers have had a huge attendance increase in 2021 due to Tom Brady and winning a Super Bowl, Tampa Bay has one of the worst fanbases in the league.
When the team is bad, the fans do not show up, ranking in the bottom five in home attendance percentage in 2018 and 2019.
25. Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers fanbase is still slowly growing, but currently sits near the bottom of the NFL.
Moving to Los Angeles in 2017, it may take some time before they can build a solid fanbase, especially since they share the city with the Rams, whose NFL fans ranked the worst.
24. Browns
Like the Buccaneers, Cleveland’s attendance falls significantly when the team is not playing well. In addition to low attendance during bad seasons, the Browns rank near the bottom in social media following among Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
23. Lions
The Detroit Lions fanbase sits just below the middle of the pack.
Their attendance is usually around the bottom half of the league each season and ranked 31st in the NFL this year for home attendance percentage.
22. Washington
With all the controversy surrounding the organization as of late, along with the fact that they do not even have a team name yet, the Washington Football Team’s fanbase is losing patience.
The team’s performance doesn’t help either.
21. Dolphins
With so many sports teams located in Florida, it is hard for any of them to have a huge fanbase.
Miami does have good attendance numbers each year but has one of the cheapest ticket prices in the league. Warm weather also helps get the seats filled.
20. Colts
Although the Colts fans were there during the Peyton Manning era, the team’s attendance has been among the worst in recent years.
In addition to the lack of constant high attendance, the team does not have a large following on social media.
19. Vikings
There is nothing too special about the Vikings fan base, as it is pretty much average compared to the rest of the NFL.
Their attendance numbers are pretty much in the middle but do dip more during bad seasons.
18. Chiefs
Kansas City has had a huge new wave of fans as of late due to Patrick Mahomes and their recent success.
Even with this success, they still do not fill up the entire stadium for home games.
17. Falcons
The Falcons have a lot of competition in Atlanta with both the Hawks and the Braves.
The home attendance numbers are around average in the league, and so are the ticket prices. The fanbase is not among the largest, so they settle in with their NFL fans ranked at 17.
16. Jets
In their defense, the Jets have not had much to celebrate over the last 11 years.
The Jets do have their fair share of loyal and passionate fans, but for a franchise that has been around for over 55 years, the organization should expect more.
15. Saints
The New Orleans Saints do not have one of the best NFL fanbases but do have one of the loudest.
Their home attendance percentage usually sits within the top 15 in the league but does fall slightly during non-playoff years.
14. Giants
The Giants are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL and have one of the more reserved and quiet fanbases.
When the team is better, the fans show up more and are loud, but when the team is bad, home attendance percentage ranks among the worst in the league.
13. Texans
Houston has a pretty good fanbase when accounting for the fact that they share the same state as the Cowboys.
The Texans attendance is usually a little better than the NFL average, and that is while having one of the more expensive ticket prices in the league.
12. Ravens
The Ravens have some of the best home game fans in the league.
However, their fanbase is not that big outside of the stadium, as the franchise is still fairly new. Joining the league in 1996, they do not have a history of loyal and passionate fans as of yet.
11. Raiders
“Raider Nation” is always dressed up and ready to go come game day.
Their attendance is great when the team is winning but struggle to fill the seats when the team is playing poorly.
10. Bills
The dedication and craziness of “Bills Mafia” are why their NFL fans ranked high on this list.
Their attendance is around the NFL average but stayed loyal amid a 17-year playoff drought. Whether coming together to donate money for a great cause or to jump through tables, Bills fans are special.
9. Patriots
The Patriots’ success in the last 20 years has led to a large fanbase.
They have one of the largest social media followings in the league and are also top five in merchandise sales year after year. Attendance doesn’t compare to the bigger fanbases though.
8. 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have a long history, winning five Super Bowls in their existence.
The success in the 1980s helped significantly in gaining loyal fans. They are usually in the top eight for home attendance percentage, while also having some of the most expensive ticket prices.
7. Seahawks
I think there is no debate when saying the Seattle Seahawks have one of the loudest NFL fanbases.
When the “Number 12” get loud, it makes it very difficult for opposing teams. Attendance always ranks in the top 10 and so does their social media following.
6. Broncos
Whether the team is doing good or bad, the Broncos always rank among the best in home attendance percentage.
Denver ranks 7th in social media following in the league, having more than 2.6 million Twitter followers.
5. Bears
When the team is good, the home attendance percentage is one of the highest in the league.
The Bears have one of the most loyal and biggest fanbases, collecting fans throughout their 100-year history.
4. Eagles
The Super Bowl parade in 2018 showed just how passionate Eagles fans are. Philadelphia’s attendance percentage is one of the best in the NFL, and their tickets are more expensive than the league average.
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3. Steelers
With their NFL fans ranked number three on this list, the Steelers are definitely one of the most popular teams in the league.
They may not have the best attendance, but they do have the third largest social media following in the NFL.
2. Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys rank atop the attendance numbers every single year.
However, their ticket prices are cheaper than the league average. They have the biggest social media following of all teams and are always in the top five in merchandise sales.
1. Packers
The Green Bay Packers have the best NFL fans.
They are one of the smallest NFL markets but have the most loyal and dedicated fanbase. They constantly rank high in attendance numbers while having one of the most expensive ticket prices. The Packers have their NFL fans ranked number one on this list.
Having been to all of the stadiums and around tons of NFL fans, this list is not even close to accurate. Vikings and Chiefs are both top ten. These two both have top 5 home field advantages on game day. There are not empty seats at Arrowhead and Minnesota fills their seats over 100 percent every year. 100.4 percent to be exact this year.
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