In the NFL, bigger is almost always better, especially when it comes to stadiums. From billion-dollar construction projects to fan-packed behemoths designed for spectacle, these massive venues are supposed to showcase elite teams with passionate followings. But not every team has lived up to the hype, and not every franchise needs 70,000 seats to disappoint people in.
Some teams struggle to fill the lower bowl, let alone justify the luxury suites and retractable roofs. Whether it’s years of underperformance, fan apathy, or just being plain forgettable, these franchises might want to consider downsizing. Here are 10 NFL teams that don’t exactly deserve their enormous football palaces.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
TIAA Bank Field is big, but the fan energy inside it usually isn’t. Even with some past success, the Jags have long been the league’s attendance punchline.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Raymond James Stadium is massive, but the energy’s dipped, now that Tom Brady isn’t around. The franchise has had a rocky history of inconsistent support from the fan base.
8. Los Angeles Chargers
SoFi Stadium is a marvel, but Chargers games feel more like neutral-site matchups. The fan base still hasn’t caught up to the square footage.
7. Atlanta Falcons
Mercedes-Benz Stadium looks like a spaceship, but the product on the field doesn’t exactly launch expectations into orbit. It’s a gorgeous venue hiding a franchise that can’t quite get out of its own way.
6. Arizona Cardinals
State Farm Stadium has hosted Super Bowls, but the home team rarely looks like it belongs in one. The sea of red often comes from visiting fans.
5. Carolina Panthers
Bank of America Stadium is massive, but the atmosphere is often more “Sunday stroll” than “Sunday showdown.” The Panthers haven’t given fans much reason to roar in recent years.
4. Las Vegas Raiders
Allegiant Stadium is flashy and loud, but that’s usually because of the tourists. Raiders fans may be loyal, but the team’s on-field chaos doesn’t justify the Sin City spectacle.
3. New York Jets
MetLife Stadium is gigantic, expensive, and co-owned… and the Jets have done absolutely nothing to earn it. It’s the ultimate case of real estate not matching performance.
2. Tennessee Titans
Nissan Stadium sits on prime Nashville land, but it’s mostly just hosted letdowns lately. The Titans don’t exactly light up the scoreboard or the fanbase.
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1. Washington Commanders
FedExField has the size, but it hasn’t had the soul in years. From sewage leaks to fan walkouts, the Commanders’ crumbling palace is more infamous than impressive.
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