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10 NFL Fan Bases That Are Wild Online and Even Wilder In-Person

There are NFL fans who root hard for their team and fans who make their presence known on every corner of the internet, especially in the stadium parking lot. These folks treat Twitter beef like playoff football and turn tailgating into a contact sport.

Whether it’s their meme game, ability to flood comment sections, or rowdy behavior on game day, these fan bases take dedication to a whole new level. If you’ve ever dared to trash-talk their team online or show up wearing the wrong jersey in their stadium, chances are you’ve lived to regret it.

10. Chicago Bears

Oct 5, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears fan reacts in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Bears fans are always ready to debate quarterbacks online like it’s a national emergency. In person, they’ll tailgate through a blizzard with a brat in one hand and a beer in the other.

9. Philadelphia Eagles

An Eagles fan climbs a light post during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl celebration in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
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The internet is their arena for chaos, and the energy never dies. In person, they’re just as relentless—and maybe even a little terrifying—especially if you mention the Cowboys.

8. New Orleans Saints

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan reacts during the second quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Saints fans bring the party to your timeline with GIFs, jokes, and voodoo. In the Superdome, it’s Mardi Gras meets football, and nobody does rowdy quite like them.

7. Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fans react in the stands during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Online, Chiefs fans are everywhere, and they will remind you of their recent dominance at every turn. They’re loud, proud, and ready to break a decibel record in the stands with every third-down stop.

6. Cleveland Browns

Oct 11, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Browns fan cheers during the first half of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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You wouldn’t think a fanbase that’s endured so much would have this much energy, but Browns fans are relentless online. They’re just as passionate and still optimistic, in real life, even in the cold with a losing record.

5. Dallas Cowboys

Dec 15, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys fans cheer during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium.
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The most online fanbase? Possibly. Cowboys fans never log off and never stop believing this is their year, and they’ll make sure everyone in the stadium hears about it, too.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 22, 2019; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers wave their terrible towels during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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Steelers fans dominate message boards, Reddit threads, and comment sections like it’s their job. In stadiums nationwide, they travel in packs and wave Terrible Towels like a full-body workout.

3. New York Jets

Sep 8, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets fans react during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium.
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Jets fans are chaotic online and proud of it—they roast their team with expert precision. At the game, that chaotic energy turns into screaming matches, bold fashion choices, and many strong opinions.

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2. Buffalo Bills

Jan 4, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills fans watch the warm up before the AFC Wild Card NFL Playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium.
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Bills Mafia has made viral chaos a lifestyle, with social media stunts and folding tables paying the price. In the parking lot, they’re out of their minds in the best way—win, lose, or snowstorm.

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1. Las Vegas Raiders

Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fans cheer on their team against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium.
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Raiders fans bring unmatched heat online with nonstop trash talk and deep loyalty. In person, it’s a full-on spectacle—costumes, noise, and a sense of menace that hasn’t faded since the Oakland days.

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