Not all NFL rivalries are built on historic matchups or Super Bowl implications. Some are fueled purely by salt, grudges, and the kind of pettiness you usually only see in reality TV.
Whether it’s fan bases trading insults online or teams going out of their way to troll each other, these rivalries thrive on drama. They might not always be the most meaningful matchups, but they are almost always the most entertaining.
15. Colts vs. Patriots
It started with Peyton vs. Brady, but even after those guys left, the bitterness lingered. From fake punts to Deflategate, this one got weird and stayed weird.
14. Giants vs. Commanders
They’ve both been mediocre for most of the last decade, but that hasn’t stopped the shade. Whether it’s stadium name jokes or fan fights, these two can’t resist poking each other.
13. Vikings vs. Packers
This one feels like a never-ending family feud in the Midwest. Packers fans never let the Vikings forget their empty trophy case, and Vikings fans never stop reminding the Packers they live in Wisconsin.
12. Texans vs. Titans
The Titans used to be the Oilers, and Texans fans have never gotten over it. Add in a bunch of petty social media jabs, and you’ve got a rivalry fueled by relocation resentment.
11. Rams vs. 49ers
The games are intense, but the real pettiness happens off the field. Whether it’s ticket restrictions or subtle shade from coaches, these teams love getting under each other’s skin.
10. Jets vs. Patriots
The Patriots dominated for years, but the Jets still find ways to get under their skin. From “seeing ghosts” to coach firings and press conference jabs, it’s always spicy.
9. Steelers vs. Browns
The Browns were bad for so long that it shouldn’t have been a rivalry, but don’t tell that to either fan base. Every tiny Browns win is celebrated like a Super Bowl, and every Steelers loss is meme’d into oblivion.
8. Seahawks vs. 49ers
This one got extra petty during the Legion of Boom era. From Richard Sherman’s postgame tirades to sideline fights, this rivalry was personal.
7. Cowboys vs. 49ers
Two classic franchises that just plain hate each other. Every playoff game reignites the trash talk and the pettiness that comes with it.
6. Eagles vs. Giants
Philly and New York don’t like each other in any sport, and the NFL is no exception. From miracle plays to media wars, these two always find something to fight about.
5. Bears vs. Packers
This one’s old, but the pettiness feels brand new every season. Aaron Rodgers yelling “I own you” to Chicago fans is the perfect summary.
4. Ravens vs. Steelers
They’ve had brutal games, but the pettiness comes in the form of constant smack talk and cheap shots. It’s never just a game with these two—it’s a grudge match.
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3. Cowboys vs. Eagles
A shared love of chaos fuels this one. Philly fans live to troll Dallas, and Cowboys fans dish it right back, whether their team is good or not.
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2. Chiefs vs. Raiders
Even when the teams aren’t evenly matched, the pettiness is always balanced. From pregame scuffles to parking lot fights, there’s zero chill here.
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1. Saints vs. Falcons
The NFL’s pettiest rivalry, hands down. These fan bases would argue over who invented gumbo if it meant getting under each other’s skin.
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