This article was originally published on July 11, 2023.
Year after year, we've given you the best gift before fantasy football season starts: The best team names (that we could print, we're a family website) you can use for your squad to make your league mates laugh and maybe bring some luck, too.
And that got us thinking: What are the greatest team names of all time? The ones that would be first-ballot Hall of Famers in the HoF of Fantasy Football Team Names (which is definitely something we should create)?
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We've got an answer with a list of the best team names of all time. Here they are, in no particular order:
1. Hooked on a Thielen MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings signals a first down after a catch and run in the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
OOGA OOGA OOGA CHAKA!
2. Hot Chubb Time Machine Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrate after Chubb scored a touchdown during the second half against the Washington Football Team at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Never gets old.
3. A Boy Named Suh Nov 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-224724 ORIG FILE ID: 20151115_jla_se7_149.jpg
For Ndamukong Suh fans.
4. Parsley Sage Rosenfels and Thyme Former player Sage Rosenfels (left) gets some coaching from ESPN's Jason Romano (middle) during a script writing session at NFL Broadcasting Boot Camp. (Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Sports)
(Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Sports)
5. Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Perfect. No notes.
6. Judge Jeudy Dec 11, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Simple but effective.
7. Live and Let Addai FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 4: Joseph Addai #29 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball against the New England Patriots on December 4, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
You were young and your heart was an open book when you used this name.
8. The Fresh Prince of Helaire Dec 26, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Solid.
9. Dude, Where's My Carr? Sep 21, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs away from New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) during the second quarter of a NFL game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-426721 ORIG FILE ID: 20200921_jla_al2_160.jpg
It worked for David AND Derek Carr!
10. Le'Veon a Prayer Oct 27, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
So many of teams got this name when he was good.
11. Rex and the City Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-264584 ORIG FILE ID: 20160224_jla_rb2_233.jpg
Saw a lot of this one as a New Yorker.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: The 11 greatest fantasy football team names of all time (that we could print)