Bengals rank in top five of NFL fandom index
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have been ranked among the top five teams in NFL fandom according to the Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index. This index identifies strong fan engagement beyond attendance numbers, with the Bengals joining the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia Eagles in the top five. The ranking highlights market engagement rather than standout individual metrics, emphasizing widespread support across various aspects measured by the index. The Bengals are set to host the Chicago Bears on August 22 and will play against the Eagles on August 27 to conclude the preseason.
- •Bengals rank fifth in the NFL Fandom Index.
- •Index measures fan engagement across various metrics.
- •Bengals will face the Bears on August 22.
- •Bengals play the Eagles in their preseason finale on August 27.
- •Other teams in the top five include the Bills, Chiefs, Packers, and Eagles.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Congratulations, Bengals fans! You're top 5 in the NFL
"Congratulations, Cincinnati Bengals fans! You are top five in the NFL, according to the Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index.
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