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NFL Giants Fans Found to Be Not the Most Supportive Fans

Author Joel Katz
Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws the ball during New York Giants OTA Offseason Workouts at NY Giants Training Center

If you’re like me, you’re eagerly anticipating the NFL season getting underway in about a month away. A recent story at OLBG.com took a look into the most supportive fan bases of the past decade. Whether their team wins or loses it reveals where fans stand when their team is either a success or a failure.

It’s disheartening and devastating when your team (mine is the Philadelphia Eagles) is not competitive during the season with no chance of a playoff berth. It does make it more fun when the games matter, however, there’s nothing like attending an NFL game or even watching on TV. Sundays in the Fall are awesome at our house.

For the study, they examined metrics like stadium attendance, positive and negative conversations online, and overall mentions of the team’s home stadium compared to its capacity for the last season.

NFL Team With The Most Supportive Fans

It disgusts me to report that the data found the Dallas Cowboys have the most supportive fan base in football throughout the last decade. They must love losing.

When it comes to the New York Giants, they’re ranked 19th. The percentage of their stadium being full of fans dropped 1% over the past decade from 97% (2013/14) to 96% (2023/24). Their online mentions equals three million which interestingly is tied for first in the league.

NFL Overall Score for Giants and Jets Fan Support

They gave each team a score which gives us a better idea of the ranking of support. For instance, the Cowboys scored 67.4 overall. In comparison, the Giants received a score of 40.5. The Eagles and Jets scored 49.4 and 35.9 respectively.

To determine each score they looked at the percentage of stadiums full in 2013/14, the percentage of stadiums full in 2023/24, the change in the percentage of stadiums full in the last 10 years, positive conversations online, negative conversations online, and online mentions by capacity.

I think I speak for all NFL fans when I say it doesn’t matter what the score is, we’re going to back our team through good and bad seasons in hopes that one day they’ll win the Superbowl.

The Giants have rewarded their fans several times with Superbowl victories. I waited over 5 decades for the Eagles to finally make it happen and it was worth the wait.

Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.

7 Hilarious Football Fan Superstitions Shared by Redditors

Football fans are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season. Some fans are so passionate that their enthusiasm borders on religious fervor. And yes, they pray for their team.  Beyond their prayers, they also have some superstitions. You know the types: they go barechested in zero degree weather and paint themselves in their favorite team’s colors. Their mood for the week depends on if their team won or lost. There are fans and then there devout believers.  Those are the ones who get a bit too superstitious.

Football fans superstitions

You know that person who stays in the same spot throughout an entire game, and when their team gives up possession they change positions? That’s who we’re talking about. So, when things are going well, they’re practically immobile. They won’t step away for food or even use the bathroom. Why? Because they can’t risk “messing up the flow.” On the other hand, if things are not going as planned, they might wander around the living room persistently in search of a lucky seat where good things could potentially happen. Of course, for some fans, their ritualistic and superstitious behaviors might just be traditions, regardless of whether their team comes out on top or experiences a loss.

From wearing a specific jersey to eating a particular snack, these rituals are believed to bring luck and influence the game. For instance, some fans might have a lucky pre-game routine, like wearing mismatched socks or doing a little victory dance before kickoff. Even food choices play a role, with some fans only eating certain foods while watching the game, like nachos or chicken wings, believing that deviating from this menu might lead to bad luck. It’s these quirky and often amusing superstitions that add an extra layer of excitement to the football fan experience.

Take a look at a few of these superstition-filled traditions that football fans have been sharing on Reddit.

  • Jersey Power

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    For some fans, the belief in “jersey power” is real, relying on their chosen jersey to bring their team to victory. A Reddit user revealed, “I change jerseys every game. Never wear the same one twice in a row.” They mentioned that during one season, the Jaguars secured a 3-1 record when following this practice, but experienced a 0-12 record when they didn’t.

  • Fiery Ritual

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    Some fans unquestionably take their rituals to the extreme. During Vince Young’s playing days, a Redditor mentioned that they used to perform a rather unconventional practice of burning a photo of the player. They would attach a picture of his face to a Barbie doll and place it on the grill as part of their ritual.

  • Sound of Silence

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    This particular approach might come across as a bit harsh, yet it seems to show results for this person. Apparently, ignoring their wife and kid during the game is their strategy. “I know it’s weird and the results haven’t been great, but I’m not going to risk it,” they wrote. Priorities, dude!

  • Quantum Football Mechanics

    Some say that dissecting your superstitions like a science can work wonders. A Reddit user shared their approach, saying that if, for some reason, they tune into the game late and the Ravens are in the lead, they turn the game off. “Watching will only swing the game in the opposite direction. It’s like the Heisenberg Principle of quantum football mechanics. Intense observation will only change the outcome,” they humorously explained. That’s dedication!

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  • Designated Sweet Spot

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    Having a lucky seat or a designated sweet spot to park yourself during every football game is a ritual many fans swear by. According to one person, during game days, they make a point to occupy the exact same barstool. They mentioned, “Everyone has assigned seats at the bar.”

  • Goodbye Hygiene

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    Some hardcore football fans throw hygiene to the wind. A Reddit user opened up about their peculiar belief. If they don’t shower right before the game, they’re convinced the Eagles will end up on the losing side. They added, “Sometimes if we had a crappy first half, I’ll take another shower, for a fresh start.”

  • Habitual Counting

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    Luck can take some interesting forms, like the practice of counting things a specific number of times. A person mentioned that on game days, they apply three strokes of deodorant per armpit in support of Russell Wilson. Some people are all about the idea that stuff tends to go down in threes.

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