Every NFL team starts training camp with dreams of confetti showers and championship parades. But for some fanbases, the hope feels a little more justified—and maybe even a little dangerous for the rest of the league.
Whether it’s a new star quarterback, a coaching shake-up, or just vibes that feel too good to ignore, these 12 fanbases are heading into the 2025 season thinking “this is it.” And honestly? They might not be wrong.
12. Green Bay Packers
Packers fans have fallen head-over-heels for Jordan Love, and the hype is real. With a nasty young defense and solid offseason upgrades, Green Bay is quietly building something scary.
11. San Francisco 49ers
They lost some familiar faces, but the 49ers still look locked and loaded. As long as they keep churning out stars and staying near the top of power rankings, fans will keep the faith.
10. Denver Broncos
Broncos fans are back to believing, thanks to a strong draft and legit defensive pieces. If Bo Nix makes a leap and the offensive line holds up, things could get spicy in Denver.
9. Los Angeles Chargers
Jim Harbaugh has completely changed the energy in L.A., and fans are loving it. With a healthy Justin Herbert and new pieces around him, the Chargers are one of this year’s big wild cards.
8. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud looks like the real deal, and the Texans just had one of the boldest offseasons in the league. The AFC South is winnable, and Houston’s fanbase knows it.
7. Washington Commanders
The Commanders have fans buzzing after last year’s impressive NFL Championship run. Optimism is rising fast, and the future actually looks fun this time.
6. Detroit Lions
They came up short last year, but this team still has all the juice. With most of their starters returning and fans more fired up than ever, Detroit has unfinished business.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
It’s Patrick Mahomes. That’s the tweet. The Chiefs are always a threat, and their fans have every reason to stay cocky.
4. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen still gives them a chance every Sunday, and they’ve retooled the roster just enough to believe again. Buffalo fans have been patient—it’s time to cash in.
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3. Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson is still that dude, and the Ravens look deeper than ever. They’re legit contenders with a chip on their shoulder.
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2. Philadelphia Eagles
The champs aren’t slowing down, and the roster somehow looks even better, despite losing some pieces on defense. Eagles fans are back to screaming “It’s our year!”—and they’ve got the receipts to prove it.
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1. Los Angeles Rams
From the fan surveys to the offseason additions, the vibes in L.A. are immaculate. With Stafford back, Davante Adams in town, and a young defense on the rise, the Rams are cooking up something real.
