During one of the most turbulent weeks in recent memory for fans of the Arizona Cardinals, here’s an interesting news item they can chew on ahead of their team’s next game at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 18:
According to a massive Reddit survey conducted by ActionNetwork.com from August 2025 through September 2026, Cardinals fans rank among the NFL’s Top 5 as both the most positive and the most foul-mouthed fan bases.
Yeah, as if Cardinals fans didn’t already have enough reasons to pull their hair out.
Anyway, an analysis of over 2.5 million comments from the subreddits of all 32 NFL fandoms revealed the Cardinals were found to be the second most positive group in the league, with 51.11% of their comments having carried a positive tone.
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They ranked just behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (51.71), with the Denver Broncos in third (50.75), followed by the Kansas City Chiefs (50.60) and the Tennessee Titans (50.13).
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) walks off the field after the defense gives up a touchdown to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur walks off the field after their 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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The stands halfway through the fourth quarter during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions kick returner Jacob Taylors (25) runs back a kick against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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An Arizona Cardinals fan wearing a Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) jersey leaves the stadium after a 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur yells out to his team as they play the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) interacts with the referee after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell embraces Arizona Cardinals Mike LaFleur after the Lions 45-21 win at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill walks out on to the field before their game against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) stiff arms Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Roy Lopez (51) celebrates his sack on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals Budda Baker (3) tackles Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive end D.J. Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) blocks a pass attempt to Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams (1) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals Jacoby Brissett throws against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) breaks a tackle from Arizona Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (42) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) returns a punt against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) returns a punt against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) looks at his fumble against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam Laporta (87) breaks a tackle from Cardinals defensive back Wydett Williams Jr. (31) Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive back Max Melton (16) breaks up a pass on Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Teagan Quitoriano (47) spikes a football after a touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) walks off the field after the defense gives up a touchdown to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) walks off the field after the defense gives up a touchdown to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur walks off the field after their 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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The stands halfway through the fourth quarter during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals host Detroit Lions in Week 5. See photos
Detroit Lions kick returner Jacob Taylors (25) runs back a kick against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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An Arizona Cardinals fan wearing a Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) jersey leaves the stadium after a 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur yells out to his team as they play the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) interacts with the referee after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell embraces Arizona Cardinals Mike LaFleur after the Lions 45-21 win at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill walks out on to the field before their game against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) stiff arms Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Roy Lopez (51) celebrates his sack on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals Budda Baker (3) tackles Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive end D.J. Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) blocks a pass attempt to Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams (1) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals Jacoby Brissett throws against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) breaks a tackle from Arizona Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (42) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) returns a punt against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) returns a punt against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) looks at his fumble against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam Laporta (87) breaks a tackle from Cardinals defensive back Wydett Williams Jr. (31) Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive back Max Melton (16) breaks up a pass on Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Teagan Quitoriano (47) spikes a football after a touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Meanwhile, Cardinals fans came in No. 4 among the most foul-mouthed groups, with 14.48% of their comments having included swear words. The top three foul-mouthed fan bases in this category were the New York Giants (14.98), Indianapolis Colts (14.88) and Cleveland Browns (14.72), with the New York Jets ranking fifth (14.34).
The most negative fan bases were the Colts, with 26.32% of comments having carried a negative tone, followed by the Jets (25.76), Cincinnati Bengals (25.63), Cleveland Browns (25.58) and Dallas Cowboys (25.42).
The most polite fan bases were the Buffalo Bills, with just 10.70% of comments having included swear words, followed by the Buffalo Bills (10.70), Rams (10.98). Green Bay Packers (10.98) and Seattle Seahawks (11.09).
According to ActionNetwork.com, a total of 2,570,728 comments were analyzed, with a minimum of 40,000 comments collected from each of the NFL’s 32 teams.
