1. Fallers
   Bills
2. Bruins
   Redskins

Buffalo has been home to the Bills since their inaugural season in 1960. The team earned its nickname from a bison hunter named William Frederick Cody, more commonly referred to as – you guessed it – Buffalo Bill.

1. Cubs
   Blackhawks
2. Bears
   Bulls

Formerly known as the Decatur Staleys, the Chicago Bears has a much nicer ring to it. The Bears have been a part of the NFL since it began, and the team still plays downtown in the Windy City.

1. Cowboys
   Nuggets
2. Broncos
   Buffaloes

The Denver Broncos cling tightly to that "Mile High" nickname that represents not only the city but also the team's stadium - Broncos Stadium at Mile High. It is a mile high – 5,280 feet above sea level.

1. Cardinals
   Jaguards
2. Canucks
   Panthers

A relatively new franchise by NFL standards, the Carolina Panthers have called Charlotte, North Carolina, home for the lifespan of the organization. Individuals from both North and South Carolina helped bring the team to that area in 1995.

1. Bengals
   Browns
2. Buckeyes
   Zips

The Bengals earned its team name from founder Paul Brown, who wanted to pay homage to other "Bengals" teams that had previously played for the city. The team returned the favor by naming its stadium after Brown.

1. Stingrays
   Starfish
2. Dolphins
   Marlins

The Miami Dolphins joined the NFL in the 1960s, earning the name from the aquatic animal described as being both quick and smart. The Dolphins play in the NFL's AFC East division.

1. Sooners
   Patriots
2. Bills
   Colts

The Indianapolis Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium, which also plays host to the NFL Scouting Combine each February. The Colts are members of the NFL division known as the AFC South.

1. Moccasins
   Titans
2. Musicians
   Volunteers

The Titans don't use the name "Nashville" in their official designation, instead going by "Tennessee Titans." Tennessee became home to an NFL franchise after the the Oilers were moved there from Houston.

1. Saints
   Patriots
2. Groundhogs
   Angels

After New Orleans was awarded an NFL franchise on All Saints Day, November 1, the team opted for "Saints" as its name. The name was also fitting for the city's jazz history, a nod to the song "When The Saints Go Marching In," a favorite of jazz groups.

1. Jaguars
   Buccaneers
2. Sharks
   Marlins

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a part of the NFL since 1995, when they joined the league as an expansion team alongside the Panthers. Fans in Jacksonville were ready – they had a team name picked before even being awarded a team!

1. Blazers
   Chiefs
2. Seminoles
   Hawkeyes

The Kansas City Chiefs' history is closely tied to Lamar Hunt, who also had a hand in other foundational aspects of how today's NFL is set up. The Chiefs' ownership still rests with members of the Hunt family.

1. Celtics
   Rangers
2. Giants
   Bills

The New York Giants could just as easily be the New Jersey Giants, thanks to the stadium they share with another New York team located just outside of the Big Apple's city limits.

1. Vikings
   Packers
2. Badgers
   Wolverines

The Green Bay Packers are unique in that they are a publicly-owned organization, with ownership spread among thousands of fans. Fans were able to buy shares of the organization during the sale of its stock.

1. Dodgers
   Knicks
2. Gothams
   Jets

The Jets began their NFL career as the Titans, later tossing around names that included Dodgers and Gothams before settling on their current choice. They share a "home" with the Giants in New Jersey.

1. Seahawks
   Stars
2. Mavericks
   Cowboys

Arlington and downtown Dallas are separated by roughly 20 miles, but the cities are joined in their love of all things Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys are owned by billionaire Jerry Jones.

1. Athletics
   Raiders
2. Warriors
   Chargers

At home in Oakland, the Raiders have enjoyed a tumultuous rivalry with the nearby 49ers. In 2020, however, the team is slated to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will take up residence in a new stadium.

1. Browns
   Eagles
2. Phillies
   Steelers

The Philadelphia Eagles play in the "City of Brotherly Love," better known as Philadelphia. The city is also well-known for its cheesesteaks, sandwiches piled high with meat, onions and cheese. Yum.

1. Wildcats
   Diamonbacks
2. Cardinals
   Sun Devils

The Arizona Cardinals practice and play at a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, about 10 miles from Phoenix proper. But since Phoenix is the largest nearby city, most people associate the Cardinals with this metro area.

1. Cheetahs
   Bears
2. Lions
   Pumas

Many people believe the Detroit Lions' nickname was an homage to the existing Detroit Tigers baseball team. You know, lions ... and tigers ... and well, there are no bears in Detroit that we know of.

1. Pirates
   Panthers
2. Penguins
   Steelers

The one-sided helmet logo began as a test to gauge how it would look on a gold helmet but became so beloved, that team management opted to leave it that way permanently.

1. Rams
   Chiefs
2. Raiders
   Chargers

The Rams don't let any grass grow under their feet, having moved from West Coast to East Coast and back again. The team in its current form has called Los Angeles home since 2016.

1. Warriors
   Raiders
2. Chargers
   Dodgers

Formerly the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles went from having no NFL teams to two in just one year. The Chargers relocated to L.A. for the start of the 2017 season.

1. Baysiders
   49ers
2. Raiders
   Sixers

The San Francisco 49ers earned their name thanks, in part, to the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Miners who arrived in California in 1849 were the last to lay claim to free gold and no taxes, since California became a state the following year.

1. Wizards
   Blackhawks
2. Redskins
   Seminoles

Known formally as the Washington Redskins, this is another team that exists slightly outside the metro area. The team's stadium is located in Landover, Maryland, roughly 10 miles outside the city limits.

1. Pirates
   Buccaneers
2. Marauders
   Devil Rays

Fans at Raymond James Stadium can get an authentic swashbuckling experience with an on-site pirate ship that fires from its cannons when the home team scores. Arr, matey!

1. Oilers
   Texans
2. Astros
   Cowboys

Houston began its NFL journey with the Oilers before the team was relocated to Tennessee and later became the Titans. In 2002, the city became home to a new NFL franchise named the "Texans."

1. Supersonics
   Seabirds
2. Squealers
   Seahawks

Fans in Seattle, like many NFL cities, were able to weigh in on the new team's name in 1975. Seahawks won out over other choices like Seagulls. Just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?

1. Hornets
   Ravens
2. Falcons
   Hawks

The Falcons could very well have been the Peaches, thanks to a naming contest that let area fans contribute to the franchise's nickname. Luckily for them, Falcons won out. Sounds much more intimidating than the Peaches, don't you think?

1. Rollers
   Rocks
2. Browns
   Cavs

The Browns name has stood the test of time, serving as not one, but two Cleveland teams' nickname. The original Browns left Cleveland in 1995, with the new Browns starting play in the town just four years later.

1. BIlls
   Jets
2. Patriots
   Cardinals

Even though the "Boston" part of the Patriots' name didn't stick, the "Patriots" part did. Now known as the New England Patriots, the name change was precipitated by the team's move to Foxborough, Massachusetts. Most people still associate Boston with the Patriots, though.

1. Minutemen
   Timberwolves
2. Vikings
   Gophers

The Minnesota Vikings, which recently got a new home at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, have been an NFL fixture since the early 1960s. A favorite cheer of the team --"Skol!" - hearkens to a Norwegian ancestry.

1. Ravens
   Bengals
2. Steelers
   Colts

Edgar Allen Poe wasn't from Baltimore, but apparently, he really dug the city's vibe. The fan naming contest saw more than 20,000 people suggest "Ravens" as the new team's name. Poe is buried inside the city limits.