The New Orleans Saints have fallen into a slump in life without Drew Brees and Sean Payton, but the Who Dat Nation is still showing up and supporting their team. They’re certainly bringing a stronger presence to the Caesars Superdome than most teams around the league.
Here’s where all 32 teams (including the Saints) ranked in average attendance at home games in 2023, using numbers reported at ESPN:
32
Las Vegas Raiders: 65,355
Dec 15, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fans hold up a flag during the fourth quarter of the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
31
Chicago Bears: 65,381
Dec 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Chicago Bears fan watches warm ups before the game between the Bears and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
30
Arizona Cardinals: 65,504
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 05: An Arizona Cardinals fan celebrates after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
29
Indianapolis Colts: 65,511
Jan 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with fans after rushing for a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer-USA TODAY Sports
28
Tennessee Titans: 65,727
Nov 14, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; A Tennessee Titans fan cheers during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
27
Miami Dolphins: 66,857
Dec 11, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; A Miami Dolphins fan wears a wrestling mask during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 67,046
Season ticket holders, Jeremy and Daytona Stoner, of Tampa, take a photo of themselves outside an empty Raymond James Stadium before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Fans are not allowed in the stadium in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
25
Cincinnati Bengals: 67,335
Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer on their team in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
24
Pittsburgh Steelers: 67,439
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans at the 2024 AFC wild card game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
23
Jacksonville Jaguars: 67,681
Jaguar fans take in the game and the view in the socially distanced upper deck on the east stands at TIAA Bank Field during fourth quarter game action. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Detroit Lions at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL October 18, 2020. The Jaguars trailed 17 to 3 at the end of the first half of play and lost the game with a final score of 34 to 16. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
22
Minnesota Vikings: 68,065
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Fans of Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints during the NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
21
Carolina Panthers: 68,465
A Carolina Panthers’ fan honors deceased Carolina linebacker and coach Sam Mills by holding up his jersey in the crowd against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The Eagles won 28-23. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
20
New England Patriots: 68,538
Oct 8, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A group of New England Patriots fans prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
19
Detroit Lions: 68,841
Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Lions fans cheer a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
18
Baltimore Ravens: 68,866
Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; A Baltimore Ravens fan looks on from the stands before a AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
17
Cleveland Browns: 68,934
Dec 24, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; FirstEnergy Stadium is reflected in the snow goggles of a Cleveland Browns fan who is bundled up for the freezing temperature before the game against the New Orleans Saints. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
16
Washington Commanders: 69,161
Washington Football Team fans watch the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
15
Atlanta Falcons: 69,200
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons fan looks on against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
14
Buffalo Bills: 69,600
Nov 3, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive guard Quinton Spain (67) hands the game ball to a fan against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
13
Houston Texans: 69,702
Sep 29, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans fans raise their banners during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
12
San Francisco 49ers: 69,783
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: San Francisco 49ers fans celebrate during the second half against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
11
New Orleans Saints: 69,916
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 19: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with fans in the stands after a two point conversion against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 19, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
10
Los Angeles Chargers: 70,055
Jul 26, 2023; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers fans wearing No. 10 jersey of quarterback Justin Herbert (10) watch during training camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
9
Seattle Seahawks: 70,190
A Seattle Seahawks fans looks out from the stands before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
8
Kansas City Chiefs: 70,914
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fan looks on against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
7
Philadelphia Eagles: 71,984
Dec 30, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles fans watch from the stands against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Eagles won 24-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
6
Denver Broncos: 72,175
Dec 1, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; General view of Denver Broncos fans during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
5
Los Angeles Rams: 72,649
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Los Angeles Rams fans hold up signs in the second half of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at SoFi Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
4
Green Bay Packers: 73,082
Fans watch warmups before a preseason NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
3
New York Giants: 74,256
Dec 22, 2019; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas (31) takes a selfie with fans while leaving the field after the GiantsÕ game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2
New York Jets: 75,644
East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2023 — Jet fans late in the second half as the Miami Dolphins defeated the NY Jets 34-13 at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ to play in the first “Black Friday” NFL game. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
1
Dallas Cowboys: 81,102
Sep 29, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys fan in the second quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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