Who are the Most Popular NFL Teams?
By Victoria Bryant | September 23, 2016 | Super Bowl
32 NFL teams. 50 states. Millions of fans.
We thought it would be interesting to take a look at which NFL teams reign supreme. First, we’re breaking down which teams are the most popular in the nation. Second, we will look at who is the most likable in the league. Third, we will break down the country to see which team is most popular in each state. Let’s get started!
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Dallas Cowboys
The popularity of “America’s Team” remains year after year. You either love them or you hate them, but the Cowboys and Tony Romo certainly have a large fan base. Even through their worst times, fans are still cheering and the team is still somehow relevant.
Green Bay Packers
The Packers are the only publicly-owned team and very much a great one at that. They consistently sell out of games even during their less than stellar times. It’s hard not to love this “small town” NFL team who has brought about some of the greatest in the game including Vince Lombardi, Curly Lambeau and Brett Favre.
New England Patriots
The Patriots are another team you either love or hate. There is no middle ground. They don’t rank particularly high on the likeability scale, but their fan base is large. Due to their talent and success plus their evil genius of a coach, it’s really no wonder they are one of the most popular teams in the NFL. And there’s certainly never a dull moment with the Patriots.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have a large national fan base, and you can see this by going to Steelers’ away games. They’re a genuine team with good talent that has made them a powerhouse over the years. Plus, they’ve won 6 Super Bowls…without controversy, might I add.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have been a model of excellence throughout NFL history. Their recent increase in popularity is likely due to Peyton Manning and their Super Bowl success, but nevertheless, they’ve always had a loyal fan base even during their losing seasons.
Most Likable in the Nation
Green Bay Packers
Almost everyone loves the Green Bay Packers…unless you’re a Chicago Bears fan, of course. They’ve consistently been a good team year after year, and there’s no denying they’re fun to watch.
Miami Dolphins
Although not exactly the best team in the NFL in recent history, the Dolphins have just been a fun team to support. The ’72 Dolphins are still the only team to finish a Super Bowl unbeaten and untied and then go on to win the Super Bowl. Then you have the glory years with Dan Marino and his million yards. Plus, the Dolphins were in an Ace Ventura movie, so that takes the cake.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs make the list because of their Midwestern charm and diehard fans. They may not have had a lot of success over the years, but their abundance of support from fans makes up for it.
Buffalo Bills
Similar to the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, the Buffalo Bills are the loveable losers in the NFL. How can you not love the team who lost four consecutive Super Bowls? They also have a very loyal and entertaining fan base that makes this underdog team one of the most likeable in the league.
Pittsburgh Steelers
People like the Steelers because they don’t take shortcuts to success. They’re a smaller market team from a blue collar town who arguably have some of the greatest owners in sports.
Most Popular By State
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Alabama: Atlanta Falcons Alaska: Seattle Seahawks Arizona: Arizona Cardinals Arkansas: Dallas Cowboys California: San Diego Chargers Colorado: Denver Broncos Connecticut: New York Giants Delaware: Philadelphia Eagles Florida: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Georgia: Atlanta Falcons Hawaii: San Francisco 49ers Idaho: Seattle Seahawks Illinois: Chicago Bears Indiana: Indianapolis Colts Iowa: Kansas City Chiefs Kansas: Kansas City Chiefs Kentucky: Cincinnati Bengals |
Louisiana: New Orleans Saints Maine: New England Patriots Maryland: Baltimore Ravens Massachusetts: New England Patriots Michigan: Detroit Lions Minnesota: Minnesota Vikings Mississippi: New Orleans Saints Missouri: Kansas City Chiefs Montana: Seattle Seahawks Nebraska: Kansas City Chiefs Nevada: San Diego Chargers New Hampshire: New England Patriots New Jersey: New York Giants New Mexico: Dallas Cowboys New York: Buffalo Bills North Carolina: Carolina Panthers North Dakota: Minnesota Vikings |
Ohio: Cleveland Browns Oklahoma: Dallas Cowboys Oregon: Seattle Seahawks Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Eagles Rhode Island: New England Patriots South Carolina: Carolina Panthers South Dakota: Minnesota Vikings Tennessee: Tennessee Titans Texas: Dallas Cowboys Utah: Denver Broncos Vermont: New England Patriots Virginia: Washington Redskins Washington: Seattle Seahawks West Virginia: Pittsburgh Steelers Wisconsin: Green Bay Packers Wyoming: Denver Broncos |
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