The 11 greatest fantasy football team names of all time (that we could print)

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 21: Antwon Blake #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks up a pass intended for Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Heinz Field on December 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 21: Antwon Blake #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks up a pass intended for Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Heinz Field on December 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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)
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
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
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)
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

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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.

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