Everything is bigger in Texas, including the hearts of perhaps the NFL’s most rising franchise entering 2024.
The Houston Texans are ready to stake their claim as legitimate contenders for years to come behind C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., DeMeco Ryans and countless others. They’re built to compete for more than a division title in 2024 and should enter the upper echelon of quarterback rankings behind the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year.
But it’s the Texans’ fan base receiving love entering 2024. According to one survey, Houston ranks just outside of the top 10 most welcoming fan bases, ranking at No. 22.
When asked what was their rudest quality, the survey said Texans fans start fights.
Umm, where? On social media?
Most times, it’s pretty docile among fan bases on gamedays. Even when rivals like Tennessee and Indianapolis come to town, a few words are displayed, but nothing out of the ordinary from other fan bases.
The Philadelphia Eagles topped the list for rudest fan base, followed by the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers to round out the top five.
The Indianapolis Colts, whom Houston will take on in the season opener on Sunday, were voted the nicest fan base entering 2024. Let’s put that to the test when Texans fans invade Lucas Oil Stadium for a noon kickoff.