Top 10 Most Talked About NFL Team Facebook Pages

With the NFL season halfway through, it’s definitely one of the hottest topics of conversation (and debate) in person and especially on platforms like Facebook. Fans everywhere head straight to Facebook to glory in their favourite team’s win, vent their frustration over losses, and express their opinions (good and bad) of anything and everything that happens in their team. And is there a better place to meet likeminded people for these discussions than on that team’s Facebook page?

Whether their teams have played, or a game is coming up, Facebook is busy with conversations surrounding all 32 teams. So, at this stage of the season, which are the teams that are seeing the most chatter right now? And what are people talking about?

New England Patriots - 527,422 Talking about Them

As Super Bowl favourites, the Patriots are currently the most talked about team on Facebook. Between their game performances (overall and against the Bills), keeping up with Quarterback Tom Brady, and the impending return of running back Dion Lewis, fans have a lot to say to each other and the team itself!

Denver Broncos - 338,628 Talking about Them

For a team that ranks fifth in Facebook likes, the Broncos are a very talked about team! But with developments like injured players just before the Chargers game, running back C.J. Anderson possibly going into injured reserve for the season, and their win-loss ratio, commentary (positive and negative) is flying fast and furious!

Oakland Raiders - 306,201 Talking about Them

Unexpectedly emerging as one of the teams to watch this NFL season, the Oakland Raiders are seeing good movement on the field and on social media; they’re the third most talked about team on Facebook! With their current tie to lead the AFC West, fans will definitely be speculating on how far the team can go and whether they have a shot at the Super Bowl. The coming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will also be seeing a lot of commentary!

Seattle Seahawks - 290,775 Talking about Them

The Seahawks are a socially active team that know how to keep their fans engaged. And when you throw in news of players coming in and out of games, injury and pregnancy announcements by Quarterback Russell Wilson (this is his first time being anything other than a full participant in practice), the fans have so much to discuss. Then there’s Richard Sherman’s Harry Potter costume to dissect!

Green Bay Packers - 287,181 Talking about Them

What are the 2.8 million Packers fans chatting about? The team’s first away game in six weeks (playing against the Falcons in Atlanta), linebacker Clay Matthews’ injury, Jared Abbrederis no longer being a part of the team, and CB Baxter being released from the practice squad are just some of the topics that have seen the comments, commiseration and encouragement come in, making the Packers the fifth most talked about team on Facebook.

Dallas Cowboys - 265,109 Talking about Them

“America’s Team”, while by far the most popular on Facebook is not in the top five in terms of conversation at the moment. However, with word of the injured Tony Romo participating in practices once again, fans are undoubtedly speculating on whether he will replace Dak Prescott as the starting quarterback, and what kind of an impact this might have on the coming games. Not to mention the analysis of the team’s overall performance, and the coming game with the Philadelphia Eagles! We may see an upswing in conversation in the next few days.

Miami Dolphins - 240,545 Talking about Them

Another team that doesn’t rank among the favourites on Twitter and Facebook, the Miami Dolphins are nevertheless popular in conversation at the moment, coming in at number seven with 2.4 million people talking about them. And what might they be talking about? Jay Ajayi’s rising popularity, and his performance as a replacement for the retired running back Arian Foster are definitely contributors to the many conversations!

Pittsburgh Steelers - 233,629 Talking about Them

Coming in eighth in conversation popularity, the 2.3 million people talking about the Steelers have a lot to choose from when it comes to talking points - the merits of James Harrison over Jarvis Jones as starting right outside linebacker, whether the Steelers gave up against the Patriots after coming so close, and the new biography on coach Chuck Noll being high among them.

San Diego Chargers - 171,842 Talking about Them

In second to last place on this last are the San Diego Chargers, another team that ranks in conversation popularity over number of page likes. Leading the discussions will be speculations over the coming game with the Broncos and whether there’s been enough time for the coaches to develop new strategies, whether the Chargers will be able to get their third win in a row, and how Philon will perform in this game.

New York Giants - 159,581Talking about Them

On a positive front and a negative one, there are two topics that are under major debate concerning the New York Giants, who feature in the number 10 spot on this list. The positive topic is the unbelievable turnaround in the team’s defensive capabilities, which have done wonders for their performance in the first half of the NFL season. The other, less pleasant subject is the announcement that placekicker Josh Brown has been released for violating the League’s “Personal Conduct Policy,” after considerable publicity over domestic violence claims.

What’s on Your Mind, NFL Fan?

Of course, these are only a handful of subjects that the many millions of NFL fans are discussing. But as long as they have something to say, Facebook is where they’re going to say it. So, what are the discussions you’re looking to be a part of when you get onto your favourite team’s Facebook page? Do you think these conversations are better had on Facebook or on some other platform? Comment and tell us what brings you into a fan conversation / debate!

*All figures are accurate as on October 28, 2016

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Top 10 Most Subscribed NFL Team YouTube Channels

Now that you’ve watched those exciting games of the NFL season thus far, what’s an ardent fan to do except subscribe to the team YouTube channels to watch some of those moments again and catch other great videos of your favourite players?

And the beauty of YouTube is that you can watch these videos over and over again, save them, and share them with other fans. After all, if a picture says a 1000 words, imagine how much conversation these videos can generate!

All 32 NFL teams have their dedicated YouTube channels, but which ones have racked up the most views? Let’s take a look at the top ten channels:

Atlanta Falcons - 26,145 Subscribers

The most popular NFL team channel by a wide margin, the Atlanta Falcons YouTube channel showcases their game highlights, practice sessions, draft videos, interviews with team members and coaches, initiatives that the players are part of, etc. Playlists like “Aww Snap”, where the team answers fans’ comments and questions on Snapchat, and “Friday Funnies”, where the players answer whacky questions, are also great draws for fans to see the more personal sides of the players.

Baltimore Ravens - 19,123 Subscribers

While not ranking among the top accounts on Facebook or Twitter, with approaching 20k subscribers, the Baltimore Ravens have the second most watched team YouTube channel. Subscribers can watch videos of the team’s press conferences, reports and analyses on game performances, practice highlights, training camps, draft videos, etc. Playlists like “#RavensMailbag”, which answers fan questions;”Ravens. Life. Style”, which deals with players’ personal initiatives; and “Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders”, which showcases their calendar shoots also give fans a closer look at their chosen team. Across 20 playlists, subscribers have a lot to choose from!

Seattle Seahawks - 16,725 Subscribers

Coming in at number three are the Seattle Seahawks, with 16k subscribers to their YouTube channel. Hawks fans have varied material to choose from with game highlights, press conferences, and game trailers. There are also Seahawks commercials, videos of what the players are up to off the field,and best of all, an “NFL Films Vault” where fans can watch videos of great moments in Seahawks history.

Carolina Panthers - 14,956 Subscribers

The Panthers have snagged the fourth spot with almost 15k subscribers to their channel. Here also, fans watch training camp videos, draft videos, one-on-one player interviews, season highlights, and press conferences. There are also playlists like “Panthers Mailbag”, where staff writer Max Henson answer fan questions; and “This is Sir Purr”, cashing in on the quirky side of the team mascot; that keep fans visiting the page regularly.

Washington Redskins - 13,744 Subscribers

The Washington Redskins are another example of an NFL team who may not rank as popular on Twitter and Facebook but clearly have their YouTube strategy down; with 13.7k subscribers, they come in halfway on this list. Unlike the other teams, the Redskins’ YouTube channel is heavy on post-game press conference videos, allowing the viewers to revisit their favourite moments and listen to analyses of game performances.

Chicago Bears - 12,299 Subscribers

The Chicago Bears’ YouTube channel is a testament of content that keeps the fans coming back. The channel hosts videos covering everything from game highlights, press conferences, draft videos, preseason videos, and training camp videos; but they also upload videos with the players answering fan questions, doing whacky things (like “Big Guys in Compact Cars”), hosting podcasts, and generally making themselves accessible to their fan base.

Philadelphia Eagles - 10,472 Subscribers

The 10k+ Eagles fans have a lot to choose from on the team’s YouTube channel. With videos covering analyses, game plans, trailers, interviews, and breaking down the plays, every fan’s thirst for game excitement is quenched. But they also get to see what their players are doing in and for their communities, enjoy the history of this amazing team, listen to podcasts, and watch Eagles cartoons. What better way for a fan to spend their day than being on this channel?

San Francisco 49ers - 6,866 Subscribers

The San Francisco 49ers have a devoted fanbase who are definitely keeping up with the team’s happenings on their YouTube channel. Besides enjoying the game highlights, one-on-one interviews with the players, the documentary series, etc., fans really get to know their favourites through their snapchat video compilations, their “Niner Talk” discussion videos, etc. Fans also get to engage with the team by sending in videos talking about their love for the 49ers, participate in contests, etc. This channel definitely has them keeping up with the 49ers!

New England Patriots - 6,646 Subscribers

The New England Patriots joined the YouTube world much later than many of the teams; considering their launch in 2015, they have risen quickly to rank ninth in popularity with 6.6k subscribers. And they’ve done this without dividing their videos into different playlists - their channel is a single goldmine of game videos, playbook videos, insights into the players’ lives, and entertaining segments where fans can see their lighter side.

Dallas Cowboys - 6,448 Subscribers

Also a 2015 arrival, the Cowboys have quickly cashed in on their vast social media popularity and racked up almost 6.5k subscribers and bagged the tenth spot in this list. The team has made viewing a very easy choice for their fans, with one playlist dedicated to their players and the second to the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. In the player-specific videos, fans get to know the players a bit more personally while also finding out about team traditions and such. The cheerleaders videos also add another human element to the videos, taking viewers into the photoshoots but also telling them about their lives as cheerleaders and what it means to them.

What are You Watching?

So NFL fans, when you log onto these channels, what are the videos you’re looking for? Have all these teams got it right? What do you think would make the YouTube experience better for you? Tell us what you think a team would have to put up on their channel to have you come back everyday for more!

Top 10 Most Liked NFL Team Facebook Pages

When you’re looking for devotion, you’re likely to find your best example in a football fan...especially an NFL fan! It goes without saying that a huge number of the American population (and probably the rest of the world too!) are ardent supporters of at least one of the 32 NFL teams, if not more.

The NFL 2016 season playoffs have been underway the last seven weeks and those of us who weren’t able to make it to the actual games have been glued to our televisions (we’re sure this was a familiar scene in almost every home). And what better way to round out the thrill of every game than to get onto social media and talk (or debate) about it with other fans, and even the teams themselves?

Isn’t that the whole point of all of us (the NFL teams included) being on Facebook and Twitter and all the other social media platforms...so we can keep up with minute-to-minute developments, chat with other fans, share videos and other nuggets of treasure, and most of all...crow over the victories and sob over the defeats?

Which Teams have the Most Popular Facebook Pages?

Facebook likes for each team go up every season, and see a definite boost when they’re winning! So, as things stand at the end of week seven, let’s see which the top 10 most like NFL team pages on Facebook are, bearing in mind that the NFL as a whole currently has 14.8 million fans:

Dallas Cowboys - 8,380,813 Likes

By far the crowd favourite, with 8.3 million likes, the Dallas Cowboys’ Facebook page posts about the team’s games, their players, stats, game and event photos, and interesting team happenings. Given that more than half the NFL universe loves the Cowboys, each of these posts are met with more and more likes, comments, debate and discussion. Whatever’s going on in the Cowboys universe, you’ll find it here.

New England Patriots - 6,587,045 Likes

Coming in a fairly close second (what’s a 2 million gap) with 6.5 million likes, the New England Patriots Facebook page is a hive of activity with fan’s comments; team news, pictures and posts; and competitions like the weekly Lil Pats Fan where photos of mini-fans (read: your kids) are showcased, the monthly Patriots PETriot for the four-legged fans, PatsPride where you have the chance to win gear; and be the “Fan of the Year.” With so many reasons to be on this page, it’s no wonder their page is so popular!

Pittsburgh Steelers - 6,387,621 Likes

Tailing the Patriots very closely, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the third most popular Facebook page in the NFL with 6.38 million likes. Their page hosts interviews, updates about the players and games, game and event videos and images with fun and interesting captions, fans commentary, schedules for upcoming games, and much more. The near future may see them overtaking the Patriots again and giving the Cowboys a run for their money!

Green Bay Packers - 5,304,981 Likes

Coming in fourth with an impressive 5.3 million likes, the Green Bay Packers’ Facebook page gives fans the latest on player updates, pics and videos of what’s happening on the field and off it, and teasers on what to look forward to at future games. And then there’s all the fans’ opinions to enjoy!

Denver Broncos - 4,443,771 Likes

From their position in the ninth place a little over a year ago, 4.43 million likes have moved the Denver Broncos up to the fifth most popular NFL team Facebook page! This week especially has seen quite a sharp upswing in page likes. This page sees frequent fan discussion of players skills, team decisions, and game performances, alongside game photos, team updates.

San Francisco 49ers - 4,242,643 Likes

Coming in sixth with 4.24 million likes are the San Francisco 49ers. Besides the player and team updates, this page also sees analyses of game performances and cool articles and videos of what the players are up to when they’re not on the field - a great way for their fans to connect with them and get a look inside their lives.

Chicago Bears - 4,133,063 Likes

Not too far behind the 49ers come the Chicago Bears, clocking in at 4.13 million likes. Player and roster updates, coach’s opinions, stats, current and historic news, pics and videos, and caption contests are some of the things that fans enjoy on this page.

New Orleans Saints - 4,076,851 Likes

Coming in at number eight, the New Orleans Saints’ Facebook page has a little over 4 million likes. Fans get updates on the team and upcoming games, news about social activities and ventures the players participate in, game pics and videos, and details of events to anticipate. The Jarrius videos are an especially big draw for fans, with frequently more than a million views! This season, the page also features the celebrations of 50 seasons of Saints football.

Seattle Seahawks - 3,994,260 Likes

Rounding out the top ten are the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth place with 3.99 million likes. Besides keeping up with game stats and announcements, player updates, pics and videos, fans can also see what’s happening in their favourite players lives - for example, quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara announcing they’re pregnant. Another highlight on this page are the weekly responses to fans’ questions, posted every Tuesday. That’s keeping in touch with your fan base!

New York Giants - 3,929,973 Likes

Currently in tenth place are the New York Giants with 3.92 million likes. On this page, fans stay on top of player updates, roster changes, game details and stats, and comment on team and player performance. By the end of the season, it will be interesting to see how much the Giants’ position changes on this list!

So Where do You Look for your Team News?

And there you have it; the top 10 NFL team Facebook pages as they stand right now. Is your favourite team(s) on this list? Do you think other teams deserve higher billing? Tell us what you’re looking for when you log into their Facebook page. Do you prefer to get your updates about them from these pages or some other social media platform? What keeps you coming back? Join the conversation....we’d love to know your thoughts!

*All figures are accurate as on October 26, 2016

Top 10 Most Followed NFL Twitter Accounts

Social media has changed the way fans enjoy the NFL; it isn’t just about cheering it out at the stadium or screaming at a TV screen with your friends at home or at a bar anymore (which isn’t to say that we don’t do it anymore!). The introduction of Facebook and Twitter especially has taken us to the next level of interaction and fan experience, where we can now personally reach out to and interact with the “gods of the football field.”

As social platforms go, Twitter is unbeatable when it comes to immediate news, responses, and reactions, especially with the way the current NFL season is heating up. With no limit on frequency and reach, there is no better way for fans and teams to connect. Where do you turn for immediate news? There was a great touchdown five seconds ago? It’s gonna be on Twitter to be commented and shared in under a minute!

Breaking news is what you find on Twitter, which is why the whole world is on it!

Which are the most followed NFL twitter accounts right now?

With fans following (and unfollowing) teams’ accounts with an easy click of the button, the numbers can change in the blink of an eye. So, which are the teams that are doing it right on Twitter? And what’s driving their popularity?

New England Patriots - 2,652,501

While the Cowboys may dominate social media as a whole, the New England Patriots are by far the most popular NFL team on Twitter, with a cool 2.65 million followers. Being a contender for the Super Bowl for almost two decades definitely makes them popular! With in-game updates, player news, practice videos, contests and so much more to keep the fans engaged, it’s no wonder that each post sees retweets in the hundreds and upto a few thousand likes.

Dallas Cowboys - 2,028,610

Dubbed “America’s Team”, it makes sense that the Cowboys rank high on Twitter, coming in a fairly close second to the Patriots with 2.02 million followers. With practice pics and reports, videos, minute-to-minute updates, and teasers about upcoming games, their Twitterverse is a busy place. With an average retweet of 479.4, the Cowboys have a very engaged audience!

Denver Broncos - 1,922,624

With a following of 1.92 million, the Denver Broncos have a very loyal fan base that ranks them third most popular on Twitter. With hundreds of pics, videos and updates being retweeted and favourited (not to forget all the mentions), Broncos fans are quick to catch up on the news and celebrate team victories here.

Carolina Panthers - 1,854,359

Following their successful season last year, not to mention their performance in the current season, the Carolina Panthers are currently placed fourth with 1.85 million followers on Twitter. With updates, memes, GIFS, and a whole lot more, Panthers fans have about 50,000 reasons (50,139 tweets and counting) to keep up with their twitter feed.

Pittsburgh Steelers - 1,492,192

Hailing from one of the smallest cities to have an NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a Twitter following of 1.49 million, a truly impressive figure that clearly extends far beyond geographic limits! Considered one of the most successful NFL franchises, they do their part in giving the fans things to talk about.

Seattle Seahawks - 1,483,398

With a more than 80% increase in followers in the space of about 20 months, the Seattle Seahawks are seeing a meteoric rise in popularity on Twitter. They clock in at number six, with 1.48 million followers. Between their prowess on the field, their players’ popularity, and the “plugged-in” nature of the city, where else will Hawks fans be but Twitter?

Green Bay Packers - 1,411,992

They may be in seventh place with 1.41 million followers, but the Green Bay Packers have a well-earned reputation for fan engagement. Covering the board with news, game highlights, unique hashtags and giveaways, this 13-time World Champion team know how to make their fans feel welcome and wanting more contact with the team!

San Francisco 49ers - 1,373,771

With a long successful history and a very loyal fanbase, the San Francisco 49ers have a  following of 1.37 million on Twitter. With official game updates as well as fun things like contests and videos that let followers know more about their favourite players, the 49ers’ tweets see a respectable number of likes and retweets.

Philadelphia Eagles - 1,333,961

The Philadelphia Eagles come in second to last on this list with 1.33 million followers on Twitter. However, despite their somewhat late arrival on Twitter (2010 vs. other teams coming in at 2009) and not ranking among the best teams in the NFL, their evident popularity makes it clear that they’re doing things right here!

Chicago Bears - 1,212,937

With 1.21 million followers, the Chicago Bears round out the list of popular NFL teams on Twitter. Keeping their fan base up to date with things like practice squad moves, roster changes, behind-the-scenes videos, live videos, and entertaining them with caption contests and whatnot, Bears fans have a lot to look forward to on this page.

What Happens by the End of the Season?

This is how the teams rank for popularity on Twitter right now; but there’s noted correlation between winning and growing popularity on social media. So, as the NFL season progresses, what do you think is going to happen? Do you think there will be substantial change in the top 10 list by the time the season ends?

And more importantly, do you think Twitter is the best way for you to engage with your favourite team or do you prefer one of the other platforms? Start the conversation and tell us what you think!