Top 133 Fantasy Football Team Names to Impress Your League

Fantasy football is more than just picking players and scoring points—it’s about having fun and showing off your creativity. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your team name. A clever, funny, or memorable name can set the tone for the entire season and give you bragging rights in your league.

But with so many options out there, how do you pick the perfect one? In this article, we’ll explore different categories of fantasy football team names to help you find inspiration and make your team stand out.

Puns and Wordplay

This category focuses on clever, humorous, and creative wordplay that combines football terminology with famous phrases, names, or cultural references. Puns and wordplay are a staple in fantasy football team names because they allow team owners to showcase their wit and personality. By twisting familiar sayings or names into something football-related, these names not only catch attention but also add an element of fun to the competition.

The Brady Bunchdown – Tom Brady / “The Brady Bunch”
Inglorious Bradfords – Sam Bradford / “Inglourious Basterds”
Gore Values – Frank Gore / “Core Values”
You Kaepernick the Future – Colin Kaepernick / “You Can Predict the Future”
Forte Shades of Grey – Matt Forte / “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Amari 2600 – Amari Cooper / Atari 2600
Golden Tate Warriors – Golden Tate / Golden State Warriors
Luck Be a Brady – Andrew Luck, Tom Brady / “Luck Be a Lady”
Cobra Kyler – Kyler Murray / “Cobra Kai”
Hooked on a Thielen – Adam Thielen / “Hooked on a Feeling”
Gronk if You’re Horny – Rob Gronkowski / “Honk if You’re Horny”
Le’Veon a Prayer – Le’Veon Bell / “Livin’ on a Prayer”
Mahomes on the Range – Patrick Mahomes / “Home on the Range”
Dalvin and the Chipmunks – Dalvin Cook / “Alvin and the Chipmunks”
The Gurley Gates – Todd Gurley / “The Pearly Gates”
King of the Hill – Taysom Hill / “King of the Hill”
JuJu Know What I’m Sayin’ – JuJu Smith-Schuster / “You know what I’m sayin’”
Dak to the Future – Dak Prescott / “Back to the Future”
Highway to Bell – Le’Veon Bell / “Highway to Hell”
Allen the Family – Josh Allen / “All in the Family”
Mixon It Up – Joe Mixon / “Mixing it Up”
The Tannehillbillies – Ryan Tannehill / “The Beverly Hillbillies”
Kelce Grammar – Travis Kelce / Kelsey Grammer
Full Metal Jacket – Zach Ertz (nickname “Jacket”) / “Full Metal Jacket”
Natural Born Kylers – Kyler Murray / “Natural Born Killers”
Big Ben Theory – Ben Roethlisberger / “The Big Bang Theory”
Carr-di B – Derek Carr / Cardi B
Moore Money, Moore Problems – D.J. Moore / “Mo Money Mo Problems”
Waddle We Do Next? – Jaylen Waddle / “What do we do next?”
Barkley’s Believe It or Not – Saquon Barkley / “Ripley’s Believe It or Not”
Kamara Chameleon – Alvin Kamara / “Karma Chameleon”
Stairway to Evans – Mike Evans / “Stairway to Heaven”
Josh Jacobs Jingleheimer Schmidt – Josh Jacobs / “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt” (nursery rhyme)
Finding Deebo – Deebo Samuel / “Finding Nemo”
Watson in the Box – Deshaun Watson / “Jack in the Box”

Pop Culture-Inspired Names

Pop culture references are a popular source of inspiration for fantasy football team names because they connect with fans on multiple levels. This category includes names that draw from movies, TV shows, music, and other cultural phenomena, cleverly adapted to fit the football context. Whether you’re a fan of superheroes, TV dramas, or classic films, there’s a team name here that resonates with your interests. By incorporating elements from pop culture, these names not only reflect your personality but also create an instant connection with others who share your interests.

The Mandalorian McCaffreys – Christian McCaffrey / “The Mandalorian”
Game of Throws – Passing game in football / “Game of Thrones”
The Adams Family – Davante Adams / “The Addams Family”
Luke Skywalker’s Catch – “Star Wars” / Big catch
Obi-Wan Mahomie – Patrick Mahomes / Obi-Wan Kenobi (“Star Wars”)
Stark Industries – Tony Stark / “Iron Man”
Lamar the Last Jedi – Lamar Jackson / “The Last Jedi”
Guardians of the Galaxy – Team protection / “Guardians of the Galaxy”
The Walking Dez – Dez Bryant / “The Walking Dead”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Bortles – Blake Bortles / “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Breaking Badgley – Michael Badgley / “Breaking Bad”
The Gronkmaster General – Rob Gronkowski / “Postmaster General”
Dalvin’s Creek – Dalvin Cook / “Dawson’s Creek”
Fuller House of Cards – Will Fuller / “Fuller House” & “House of Cards”
Cobra Kai-Cutler – Jay Cutler / “Cobra Kai”
The Fantastic Fournette – Leonard Fournette / “The Fantastic Four”
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen – Elite fantasy team / “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”
Dude, Where’s My Carr? – Derek Carr / “Dude, Where’s My Car?”
Wakanda Forever Fournette – Leonard Fournette / “Black Panther”
The Mahomes Depot – Patrick Mahomes / “The Home Depot”
Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood – Aaron Rodgers / “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”
Deshaun of the Dead – Deshaun Watson / “Shaun of the Dead”
The Brady Bunch – Tom Brady / “The Brady Bunch”
Stranger Things – Unexpected fantasy success / “Stranger Things”
Fuller House – Will Fuller / “Fuller House”
Sherlock Mahomes – Patrick Mahomes / Sherlock Holmes
Back to the Future – Comebacks in fantasy / “Back to the Future”
The Great Gatskowski – Stephen Gostkowski / “The Great Gatsby”
The Dark Knight Rises – Resurgence in fantasy / “The Dark Knight Rises”
Sith Happens – Unexpected events in football / “Star Wars”
Lamarvel Cinematic Universe – Lamar Jackson / Marvel Cinematic Universe
Game of Jones – Julio Jones / “Game of Thrones”
Doctor Strange – Unexpected fantasy plays / “Doctor Strange”
Jurassic Bark – Dominant fantasy team / “Jurassic Park”

Player and Team-Based Names

This category is all about paying homage to your favorite players or teams in the NFL. These names often incorporate the names of star players or teams, sometimes blending them with clever phrases or puns. For fans who are deeply invested in particular players or teams, these names serve as a way to show loyalty and admiration. Whether you want to highlight the prowess of a quarterback, the power of a running back, or the legacy of a franchise, these names offer a direct and often humorous nod to the figures who make the game exciting.

Kupp My Life Into Pieces – Cooper Kupp / “Last Resort” (song)
Josh Allen’s Wrench – Josh Allen / Crucial tool
King Henry’s Court – Derrick Henry / “King Henry”
Kyler’s Quick Feet – Kyler Murray / Speed and agility
Chubb Scouts – Nick Chubb / Boy Scouts
Big Ben’s Clock – Ben Roethlisberger / Precision
Zeke and Destroy – Ezekiel Elliott / “Seek and Destroy”
Brady Gaga – Tom Brady / Lady Gaga
Hurts So Good – Jalen Hurts / “Hurts So Good” (song)
Kamara’s Playground – Alvin Kamara / Versatility
Saquon Barkely – Saquon Barkley / “Barclay’s”
Carr Bombs – Derek Carr / Deep passing
Stafford Infection – Matthew Stafford / “Staph infection”
The Goffather – Jared Goff / “The Godfather”
Zeke of Nature – Ezekiel Elliott / “Freak of Nature”
Dez Dispenser – Dez Bryant / “Pez Dispenser”
Rodgers That – Aaron Rodgers / “Roger that”
Brady Back Rib – Tom Brady / Baby back ribs
Lamarvelous – Lamar Jackson / “Marvelous”
Mixon Match – Joe Mixon / “Mix and Match”
Wilson Fisk – Russell Wilson / Wilson Fisk (Marvel character)
Davante’s Inferno – Davante Adams / “Dante’s Inferno”
Allen in the Family – Josh Allen / “All in the Family”
Baker’s Dozen – Baker Mayfield / “Baker’s Dozen”
Wentz Upon a Time – Carson Wentz / “Once Upon a Time”
Tua Legit to Quit – Tua Tagovailoa / “Too Legit to Quit”
Kyler the Creator – Kyler Murray / Tyler, the Creator
Mack Truck – Khalil Mack / Mack Trucks
Keenan and Kelce – Keenan Allen, Travis Kelce / “Keenan & Kel” (TV show)

Inside Jokes

Fantasy football is as much about the camaraderie and banter between league members as it is about the actual competition. The “Inside Jokes” category taps into this aspect, offering names that reflect the unique dynamics and humor of fantasy leagues. These names might reference common experiences, frustrations, or ongoing jokes that only those deeply involved in fantasy football will truly appreciate. Whether it’s poking fun at the commissioner, making light of frequent trades, or referencing the ever-present anxiety of game day, these names bring a personal touch to your fantasy team.