The Most Disrespectful NFL Fans, According To NFL Fans
Whether you are a fan of the Steelers, Patriots, Cowboys, or any other team in the NFL, you know that emotions run high on game day. It’s no secret that…
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David Becker / Stringer via Getty ImagesWhether you are a fan of the Steelers, Patriots, Cowboys, or any other team in the NFL, you know that emotions run high on game day. It's no secret that rivalries between fans of different teams can be intense. But what happens when fans take things too far? NJ.Bet recently surveyed NFL fans to find out which fan bases are the rudest in the league. Let’s take a closer look at their findings.
The Worst Offenders: Steelers and Raiders Fans:
In a survey of over 1,000 NFL fans from around the country conducted by NJ.Bet, Steelers, and Raiders fans were identified as the most disrespectful in terms of behavior. 40% of respondents said that they had seen Steelers fans behaving disrespectfully at games and 36% said they had witnessed similar behavior from Raiders fans. This is not surprising considering that these two teams have some of the most passionate fan bases in all of professional sports.
The Least Rude Fans: Packers and Vikings Fans:
On the opposite end of the spectrum were Packers and Vikings fans, who were identified as being among the least rude of all NFL fan bases in this survey. Only 10 percent of respondents said that they had witnessed bad behavior from Packers fans and 14% said they had seen it from Vikings fans. These two teams have long been rivals, but their rivalry has kept itself mostly clean over the years.
Surprisingly Rude Fans: Eagles and Dolphins Fans:
While one might expect teams with strong rivalries like Cowboys vs Redskins or Jets vs Patriots to have some of the most disrespectful fan bases in football, NJ Bet's survey showed otherwise. Surprisingly enough, Eagles and Dolphins fans ranked among some of the rudest fan bases in terms of bad behavior at games - with 23% saying they had seen disrespectful behavior from Eagles fans & 25% saying they had seen it from Dolphins fans - despite neither team having an especially heated rivalry with another team in their division or conference.
All told, while there are certainly many passionate NFL fanbases across America, according to NJ Bet’s survey, it appears that Steelers and Raiders remain atop this list when it comes to bad behavior at football games. No matter which team you root for on gameday – make sure you always stay respectful! After all, sportsmanship is just as important as the passion for any true football fan!
Scroll down to find your team to see how rude you are!
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