Yeah let's not pretend Pats-Steelers wasn't the highest rated game of the season this far despite featuring northeast regional teams. People want to see good matchups.

Most Popular in the Nation
Dallas Cowboys
The popularity of “America’s Team” remains year after year. You either love them or you hate them, but the Cowboys and Tony Romo certainly have a large fan base. Even through their worst times, fans are still cheering and the team is still somehow relevant.

Green Bay Packers
The Packers are the only publicly-owned team and very much a great one at that. They consistently sell out of games even during their less than stellar times. It’s hard not to love this “small town” NFL team who has brought about some of the greatest in the game including Vince Lombardi, Curly Lambeau and Brett Favre.

New England Patriots
The Patriots are another team you either love or hate. There is no middle ground. They don’t rank particularly high on the likeability scale, but their fan base is large. Due to their talent and success plus their evil genius of a coach, it’s really no wonder they are one of the most popular teams in the NFL. And there’s certainly never a dull moment with the Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have a large national fan base, and you can see this by going to Steelers’ away games. They’re a genuine team with good talent that has made them a powerhouse over the years. Plus, they’ve won 6 Super Bowls…without controversy, might I add.