From 2001 until 2013, one NFL franchise towered above the rest, at least in terms of bandwagon fans. While every NFL fan likes to throw the "bandwagon" insult around when talking about opposing fans, now we finally know which fanbase is most deserving of that label.
According to a new study conducted by Emory University, the Arizona Cardinals have the most bandwagon fans in the league. The study specifically says that Cardinals "fans are most responsive to winning percentage in the NFL based on our statistical model of attendance."
As for the study's methods, you can read about the methodology here if you're a Cardinals fan and find the results hard to believe. Luckily, Cardinals fans aren't entirely alone, as the study compiled a list of the 10 teams with the most bandwagon fans.
Here's how the list shakes out:
Emory University also looked into other areas of NFL fandom. Among the most surprising of their discoveries was that Seahawks fans ranked very poorly in terms of "fan equity" in 2014. Fan equity measures "fans willingness to financially support their team." Meanwhile, the Cowboys ranked first in the NFL.
