The NFL is the pinnacle of competition in American sports. It requires toughness, strategy, and a top-notch mascot to get the fans going! Let’s take a look around the NFL and rank every team’s mascot from worst to first based on their aesthetic, general demeanor, and of course, the intangibles!
32. Washington Commanders – No official mascot
While Washington has never had an official mascot, once upon a time, Chiefs Zee, a Super Fan, roamed the stands in the late 1970s, embodying the spirit of the team. There was also a stretch when the “hogs” were a big thing that pigs were associated with the franchise, but now, the Commanders march on without an official mascot.
31. New York Giants – No official mascot
The Giants are one of those “traditional” organizations, who try to stand tall without a mascot, relying on their history and achievements to intimidate opponents. Thus, their fans are left to cheer the team on alone on Sundays.
30. Green Bay Packers – No official mascot
The Packers have always been an anomaly in the NFL and their absentee mascot is no exception. At least they have thousands of people with wedges of cheese on their heads every Sunday instead!
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29. New York Jets – No official mascot
The Jets are the last of our mascot-less teams section, but they get the highest ranking of the bunch because they have Fireman Ed, the team’s unofficial mascot and super fan, who famously leads the J-E-T-S chants on Sundays.
28. Detroit Lions – Roary
The Detroit Lions have one of the best fan bases in football, sadly their mascot Roary isn’t among our favorites. Yes, he brings fun and excitement to games at Ford Field, engaging with fans and supporting the team, but his roaring antics have grown weary on us.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers – Steely McBeam
Steely McBeam is a hilariously uncreative name for a mascot, so much so that it almost crosses back over into being creative again. McBeam is a steelworker-themed mascot that represents the city’s industrial heritage and the team’s hardworking ethos.
26. Arizona Cardinals – Big Red
Big Red is a cardinal bird mascot known for his playful antics and spirited presence at games. His enthusiasm is great, but the dance moves need work.
25. Atlanta Falcons – Freddie Falcon
Frederick “Freddie” Falcon is the official mascot of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and has entertained fans for more than 35 years now. He also has a sidekick in Lil Fred, who helps lead the charge in the stands.
24. Kansas City Chiefs – K.C. Wolf
K.C. Wolf should be higher on this list, but frankly, he’s gotten too big for his britches since becoming the first NFL mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
23. San Francisco 49ers – Sourdough Sam
The San Francisco 49ers mascot is a prospector mascot that represents the team’s Gold Rush era namesake, known for his fun-loving personality and, for some reason, baking bread. His fun-loving attitude at games is meant to embody the pioneering spirit and resilience of this team and its fans.
22. Cincinnati Bengals – Who Dey
Who Dey, the Bengal tiger mascot of Cincinnati, embodies the fierce competitiveness and unity of the Bengals. His iconic ‘Who Dey’ chant is a battle cry that rallies fans, embodying the pride and passion of a community united by football—and determined to fight Saints fans to the bitter end for who’s “who” started first.
21. Miami Dolphins – T.D.
T.D. – short for touchdown as well as The Dolphin, if you couldn’t put that together – is Miami’s dolphin mascot that represents the team’s aquatic theme and regularly engages fans with his playful antics. A fun fact about T.D. is that the Dolphins’ official website jokingly states that T.D. was signed on April 18, 1997, by former head coach Jimmy Johnson, which may or may not be true.
20. Buffalo Bills – Billy Buffalo
Billy Buffalo is an anthropomorphic buffalo mascot wearing the team’s jersey, with a gnarly blue goatee and an attitude to match it. Billy fits the Bills Mafia vibe and regularly rallies fans with his energetic personality on Sundays.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jaxson de Ville
Jaxson de Ville is a jaguar mascot known for his daring stunts and charismatic presence, entertaining fans at TIAA Bank Field. De Ville is essentially a stunt man and as such, he is really the wild child of NFL mascots. A trailblazer of sorts that is willing to go where few mascots have gone before. Picture Evel Knievel, but a jaguar.
18. Las Vegas Raiders – Raider Rusher
Raider Rush was developed as part of Nickelodeon’s NFL Rush Zone and, rather intuitively, is aimed at ingratiating younger fans into the Raiders fanbase. Rusher is honestly one of the more disturbing mascots to look at, as it isn’t entirely clear what he is, but the kids seem to like him so he gets some bonus points for that.
17. Cleveland Browns – Chomps, Swagger, and Brownie the Elf
The Browns have three mascots in the rotation for them Chomps and Swagger are dog mascots, representing the Dawg Pound, while Brownie the Elf is a nod to the team’s history. All three of them bring something unique to the gameday experience for fans and have their own particular charm to them. Cleveland is a city with great fans and great mascots.
16. New England Patriots – Pat Patriot
Pat Patriot is your go-to guy for a dose of American history with a side of football. He is a minuteman mascot that symbolizes the team’s connection to American history and patriotism. Basically… he is like a fun high school teacher who is lowkey cool and throws a football with the kids at recess.
15. Minnesota Vikings – Viktor the Viking
Viktor the Viking is all about that Norse life. He looks like he is always ready to raid the stadium with cheers and get the fans into a rooting fury. He’s the ultimate Viking fan, minus the longboat. The warrior mascot embodies the team’s Norse heritage and always finds a way to bring the energy.
14. Tennessee Titans – T-Rac
T-Rac, the Titans mascot, is a raccoon with titan-sized energy, that always is seeking to prove that even the smallest creatures can have the biggest team spirit. He has also garnered a reputation over the years for being a master of mischief, as he loves to run shenanigans all through Titan territory.
13. Los Angeles Rams – Rampage
Rampage was designed to capture the spirit and drive of the Los Angeles Rams team. With his ram horns and dynamic presence, he’s a visible figure at games and community events, engaging fans of all ages—kids and adults alike. Whether it’s on the sidelines or in the stands, Rampage is a key component in creating a top-notch game day experience for the fans.
12. Baltimore Ravens – Poe
The Baltimore Ravens have not just one, but three mascots to bring energy and excitement to their games. The main mascot, Poe, named after the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe, is the lead bird. Credit to Baltimore for paying homage to the legendary author with the name too! Poe is known for engaging with fans, stirring up enthusiasm, and contributing to the unique game-day atmosphere in Baltimore.
Alongside Poe, the Ravens also feature Rise and Conquer, two live ravens that a touch of authenticity and live-action flair to the mascot lineup, making Ravens’ games a memorable experience for fans at M&T Bank Stadium.
11. Philadelphia Eagles – Swoop
Swoop the Eagle is a mascot that almost matches the competitive spirit of Philadelphia fans. After all, the team can’t just have its mascot start firing miscellaneous items at opposing players the way its fans do. All jokes aside, Swoop is among the top mascots in the league for his showmanship on game day.
10. Chicago Bears – Staley Da Bear
Staley Da Bear is, no shocker here, a bear mascot whose name is actually a little more creative than you might think at first glance. Staley is named after the team’s original name, the Staleys, and serves as a lovable figure for fans of all ages.
9. Los Angeles Chargers – Boltman (unofficial)
Okay… So technically speaking, the Chargers should’ve been at the top of this list with the other mascot-less teams, but Boltman is so electric (pun intended) that the fan-created mascot symbolizing the Chargers, with his lightning bolt-shaped head, had to be ranked as a proper mascot. That kind of effort and creativity can’t go unappreciated.
8. Denver Broncos – Miles
Miles, named after the Mile High City, is a horse mascot that regularly makes the highlight reels—previously on Sports Center—and now on social media for his ridiculous antics during games. There is something about that big horse-face expression being blown up on a mascot’s head that creates an undeniably entering visual.
7. Seattle Seahawks – Blitz, Boom, and Taima
Technically speaking, the Seattle Seahawks have three mascots: Blitz, Boom, and Taima. Technically speaking, Blitz is the lead bird. He made his debut back in 1998 in the Kingdome and has been getting fans pumped up, but it is pretty awesome to have sidekicks that are live augur hawks to lead the team out before games.
6. Dallas Cowboys – Rowdy
As painful as it is to admit, the Dallas Cowboys actually have a pretty cool mascot in Rowdy: The enthusiastic cowboy mascot always seems to bring the heat in Jerry’s World. Plus, he has the added bonus of hilariously looking like a Cowboys fan—just with an insanely oversized hat on.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Captain Fear
It is tough to get much better than Captain Fear. The Tampa Bay Bucs have a pirate mascot, who always looks ready to deploy some swashbuckling antics at a moment’s notice. Although… I get that he is a mascot and a pirate, but he could do a better job of working on his hygiene and cleaning up his facial hair.
4. Houston Texans – Toro
Toro is one of the coolest mascots that the NFL has to offer. The energetic bull mascot was designed to symbolize strength and determination and whoever finalized that design deserves a big-time raise. Toro is a staple at Texans games and beloved by the fans.
3. Indianapolis Colts – Blue
Honestly, I want to hate Blue for his crazy expression and over-the-top antics, but it is hard to knock the guy when he has won NFL Mascot of the Year three times now. The fact of the matter is that the guy is an entertainer and he does it well.
2. New Orleans Saints – Gumbo and Sir Saint
The New Orleans Saints have one of the best fan bases and one of the best cities to play football in, so it is only fitting that they would have some of the best mascots that the game has to offer as well. There is Gumbo, a Saint Bernard dog mascot, who brings an undeniable charm to game day.
And, of course, we can’t forget Sir Saint, the human-humanish mascot, who has a chin that is so ridiculously designed that you can’t help but like the guy.
1. Carolina Panthers – Sir Purr
Let’s face it—it doesn’t get any better than Sir Purr. The guy is top-class, as good as it gets. Even if the man formerly known as Robbie Anderson didn’t have the good sense to show him his due respect during his Panthers days!
