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While home-field advantages and stadiums are a hotter topic in college football, there are a select few NFL franchises that have real edges at home thanks to weather, passionate fans, stadium architecture, and more.
Although anything can happen on any given Sunday, a visiting team facing the squads on this list is usually in for a long day. Of course, home-field advantages can become better or worse depending on how the team is performing, but in general, great home venues remain great regardless of team success.
Without further ado, let's dive into our NFL Stadium Power Rankings and Top-10 Home-Field Advantages.
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Year Opened: 1999
Capacity: 67,431
Home Record Since 2019: 28-14 (6th)
The Browns have not found much success on the field over the last decade, yet the organization has been tough to beat at home since 2019. Boasting the sixth-best home record in the NFL over the last five seasons is quite an achievement, and the passionate Browns fans and chaotic Cleveland weather can be credited here.
In 2023, the Browns went 8-1 as the home team behind an elite defense and physical offensive style. The team's philosophy and home-field advantage fit together perfectly, and NFL fans deserve to see the Browns host a playoff game in the near future.
9. Gillette Stadium - New England Patriots
Year Opened: 2002
Capacity: 66,829
Home Record Since 2019: 20-22 (22nd)
Gillette Stadium was considered one of the elite venues in the NFL just a few seasons ago, but ever since Tom Brady departed the franchise, it's been unspectacular in Foxborough. New England is 14-20 at home since Brady left, which is a bit surprising considering they remained a physical unit with a strong defense. Unfortunately, they have been that bad on offense.
This place is LOUD as Julian Edelman is introduced. pic.twitter.com/vAxEMAR9Vy
— Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) September 26, 2021
The Patriots' strongest edge at home is when the temperatures turn frigid in the postseason, but it's been a struggle to make the playoffs as of late, and they haven't been close to hosting a playoff game. If new head coach Jerod Mayo can get things turned around, we could see a resurrection of the once-feared and revered venue.
8. Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia Eagles
Year Opened: 2003
Capacity: 69,596
Home Record Since 2019: 26-17-1 (11th)
"The Link" has a nice mix of intimidating fans and inclement weather late in the football season. The Eagles are 13-4 at home over the last two seasons, and one of those losses came when Jalen Hurts was sidelined with a shoulder injury in 2022.
Philadelphia is an elite sports town, so you can pretty much expect any of its pro sports teams to have rocking crowds and ear-piercing noise.
7. AT&T Stadium - Dallas Cowboys
Year Opened: 2009
Capacity: 80,000
Home Record Since 2019: 30-13 (4th)
When 80,000 people are packed into a stadium with a closed roof, you can imagine how loud it gets. AT&T Stadium is also one of the nicest stadiums in America, and Jerry World features rabid fans every Thursday, Sunday, or Monday when the Cowboys are in action.
As shown by the 30-13 home record over the last five seasons, the home of America's Team has blossomed into one of the elite home-field advantages in the NFL.
A raucous crowd here at AT&T Stadium tonight. pic.twitter.com/6hYEGufqo1
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 11, 2023
6. Caesars Superdome - New Orleans Saints
Year Opened: 1975
Capacity: 73,208
Home Record Since 2019: 24-18 (15th)
The Caesars Superdome has been around for a long time, and many have suggested it needs to be renovated, but it remains one of the loudest and toughest venues to navigate for opposing teams.
When the Saints were truly rolling with Sean Payton and Drew Brees, there was a real argument that the team had the greatest home-field advantage in the NFL. The new era of Saints football has left a lot to be desired, but make no mistake, this stadium can return to elite form if the Saints can become legitimate playoff contenders.
5. Empower Field at Mile High - Denver Broncos
Year Opened: 2001
Capacity: 76,125
Home Record Since 2019: 20-22 (22nd)
Like some of the other franchises on this list, team success has put a damper on the Broncos' home-field advantage. However, no matter how the Broncos are playing, the altitude is always going to cause problems for visiting squads. The stadium sits 5,280 feet above sea level, making it difficult for unaccustomed away teams to breathe normally. Doesn't that kind of sound like a cheat code?
At its peak, Empower Field at Mile High is home to a strong Broncos team with a fast-paced offense and stingy defense. Opponents aren't just facing the Broncos when they travel to Denver but the harsh conditions, too.
4. Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills
Year Opened: 1973
Capacity: 71,608
Home Record Since 2019: 35-12 (3rd)
The Bills can argue they have the most passionate fans in all of the NFL, and adding snowy late-season conditions to the mix is a recipe for success. To make things even more unfair, Buffalo has a quarterback with world-class arm strength. While opposing QBs with average arms can be shut down by the cold weather, Josh Allen seemingly doesn't miss a beat in December and January.
There’s snow place like Buffalo.
Thank you to EVERYONE who helped shovel out Highmark Stadium for today's Divisional Round playoff game! #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/NkVFxPQNDX
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 21, 2024
Bills fans begin their Sundays early in the morning with tailgates and leaps onto tables, and by the time kickoff rolls around, they're ready to take their best shot at losing their voices for 60 minutes. More often than not, those fans are rewarded by a Buffalo victory.
3. Lambeau Field - Green Bay Packers
Year Opened: 1957
Capacity: 81,441
Home Record Since 2019: 34-10 (1st)
Not only is Lambeau Field one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, but it is home to one of the most consistent and successful franchises of all time. It also has the cold-weather effect that some of the other elite stadiums possess, and having Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and now Jordan Love leading the team certainly doesn't hurt the fan support.
The “Go Pack Go” chants are commonplace at Lambeau Field as fans leave after wins. This is as loud as I’ve heard it in 11 years here. pic.twitter.com/1njmgsuwgV
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) January 2, 2023
Speaking of fans, more than a half-million stakeholders "own" a part of the franchise. That means there are likely thousands of "team owners" present on game day. That has to help the passion and electricity of the home fans. Since the stadium opened in 1957, the Packers are 258-130-6 at home, including 18-7 in the postseason. Historically speaking, it doesn't get much more iconic than Lambeau Field.
2. Lumen Field - Seattle Seahawks
Year Opened: 2002
Capacity: 69,000
Home Record Since 2019: 24-18 (15th)
Seahawks fans are nicknamed "the 12s" thanks to the rocking atmosphere seen in Seattle on Sundays in the fall. The stadium was engineered to produce the most noise possible, and it was once viewed by most as the loudest and best stadium in the NFL.
In 2013, Seattle fans set the NFL decibel record (137.6 dB) when the crowd roared loud enough to resemble a jackhammer operating at close range. This record has been broken since. However, Seattle's home-field advantage is one of the few that rivals the elite college football stadiums.
13 years ago today... the BeastQuake happened 🔥 @MoneyLynch pic.twitter.com/UhMwWjGorQ
— NFL (@NFL) January 8, 2024
1. Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City Chiefs
Year Opened: 1972
Capacity: 76,416
Home Record/Rank Since 2019: 38-13 (2nd)
Patrick Mahomes has a lot to do with why the Kansas City fan base has plenty to scream and shout about, but Chiefs fans broke Seattle's record for loudest crowd noise in 2014, four seasons before Mahomes drew his first start in Arrowhead Stadium. In the 2014 Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots, Arrowhead Stadium roared to the tune of 142.4 dB -- comparable to fireworks blasting off.
It's official! 142.2 is a new @GWR record.#ChiefsKingdom #LoudAndProud pic.twitter.com/NU25z3QIWf
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 30, 2014
With the way the Chiefs are rolling heading into 2024, it's tough to see Arrowhead Stadium being dethroned anytime soon.
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