Steelers fanbase voted one of the rudest in the NFL

NFL games can be a circus filled with bad fan behavior.

If you have ever attended an NFL game in person, you know that it can bring out the absolute worst in people. Radical fandom, copious amounts of alcohol and the tension of competition combine to create an incredibly volatile situation.

Where does the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase rank among the worst of the league’s fans in terms of rudeness? According to one survey, Steeler Nation checked in as the fifth-worst in terms of gameday behavior.

Here’s what they had to say about the Steelers’ fans, noting that profanity was their main issue:

You might want to bring along your earmuffs the next time you’re at a Pittsburgh Steelers game, and not just because of the city’s cold winter temperatures. According to respondents, Steelers fans are the most foul-mouthed in the league, earning them the No. 5 spot on our “rudest” NFL fans ranking. 

The Philadelphia Eagles topped the list followed by the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots all ahead of Pittsburgh.

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