If you’ve ever stood in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot before kickoff, you know Eagles fandom runs deep—and the hate runs even deeper. In Philly, rivalries are personal. They’re loud. They’re rooted in decades of pain, petty revenge, and unforgettable moments. Here’s the definitive list of the most hated teams in the eyes of Eagles Nation.

Dallas Cowboys – "America’s Team?" Not in This City.

No rivalry in Philly sports carries the venom quite like Eagles vs. Cowboys. It’s been toxic since the 1960s and only intensifies each year.

• Why We Hate Them: The smug nickname. The national media obsession. The fans who still talk about the 1990s like it’s yesterday. They haven’t been to a conference championship game since 1995, the Birds have been to 9…
  

• Iconic Moment: The 1987 game when Buddy Ryan allegedly ran up the score with a fake kneel-down. And the Bounty Bowl? Philly was ready for war. How about the blowout at the Linc in 2008: 44-6 to knock the Cowboys out of playoff contention.
  

• Recent Fuel: Week 18 in 2022—Philly rests starters and Dallas still can’t take the 1-seed. Classic.
  

Bottom Line: Hating the Cowboys is a lifestyle. The Linc doesn’t get louder than when Dallas rolls in.

New York Giants – The Other East Coast Ego

The Giants might be the oldest NFC East foe, but that doesn’t mean Eagles fans respect them.

• Why We Hate Them: Arrogance, proximity, and the way they still cling to Eli Manning like he was Montana.
  

• Iconic Moment: 2010. DeSean Jackson’s walk-off punt return in the Miracle at the New Meadowlands. Giants fans still haven’t emotionally recovered.
  

• Recent Fuel: 2023 Divisional Round beatdown. Philly 38, New York 7. The Birds didn’t just win—they humiliated them.
  

Bottom Line: Giants fans talk about legacy and are stuck in the past. Eagles fans talk about the scoreboard.

Washington Commanders – The Rival That Keeps Rebranding

From the Redskins to the Football Team to the Commanders, the name might change, but the disdain in Philly remains.

• Why We Hate Them: They’ve been in the NFC East trenches with us forever—and they love to play spoiler. Doesn’t matter how bad Washington’s season is going, they always circle the Philly games.
  

• Iconic Moment : The 1990 Body Bag Game—nine Washington players knocked out. Philly’s defense set the tone for the rivalry. How about Week 4, 2023. Commanders tie it up on a walk-off touchdown with one second left—then choose not to go for two. Eagles win in overtime. Close, but still not enough.
  

• Recent Fuel: These teams met in the NFC Championship in 2024. While Philly dominated, Washington’s young core is going to be a difficult task to deal with twice a year for the foreseeable future. 

Bottom Line: Even when they’re meh, they’re annoying. And when they’re decent? They're dangerous. Beating Washington still feels like exorcising a demon that just won’t go away.

New England Patriots – One Win Didn’t Erase the Pain

Yes, the Eagles finally got their revenge in Super Bowl LII. But make no mistake—this rivalry is still personal.

• Why We Hate Them: Super Bowl XXXIX. Donovan McNabb puking. Brady looked untouchable. That loss stung for a decade.
  

• Iconic Moment: Philly Philly. Foles catches the touchdown. Patriots stunned. Eagles win. The ultimate sports catharsis.
  

• Recent Fuel: The smugness never went away. Beating them once isn’t enough.
  

Bottom Line: We’ll never stop reminding them that Nick Foles outdueled Tom Brady.

Minnesota Vikings – The NFC Title Game That Broke Them

The Vikings came into the 2017 NFC Championship talking like it was already over. Big mistake.

• Why We Hate Them: The SKOL chant at the Rocky statue. Vikings fans showed up with receipts, and left in silence.
  

• Iconic Moment: 38–7 with a trip to the big game on the line. A blowout so bad it shook their franchise. Philly fans turned the Linc into a party.
  

• Recent Fuel: Every time they bring up that one game in 2004 like it evens things out. It doesn’t.
  

Bottom Line: Minnesota tried to write the ending before the book started. Philly rewrote it in ink.

San Francisco 49ers – The New Age Beef

This one is fresh, but it’s already ugly.

• Why We Hate Them: Endless whining after the 2023 NFC Championship loss. Yes, they lost all their QBs. No, that’s not Philly’s fault.
  

• Iconic Moment: Haason Reddick ending Brock Purdy’s game on the first drive. The Eagles defense dominated. The Niners made excuses.
  

• Recent Fuel: The 2023 loss at the Linc was an embarrassing look for the Eagles. Luckily, the 49ers lost the Super Bowl….again. 

Bottom Line: The saltiness from the 2022 NFC Championship loss made it personal. Eagles fans love any excuse to be petty.

Atlanta Falcons – The Playoff Pushover That Still Talks

They’re not rivals—but they’re frequent victims. That makes the noise even more irritating.

• Why We Hate Them: Always see them when it matters. 2004 NFC title game, then 2017 Divisional Round. Philly ends their season twice at home.
  

• Iconic Moment: (2017) Julio Jones slipping in the end zone, Jalen Mills in coverage. The Eagles survive. The title run begins.
  

• Recent Fuel: Kirk Cousins threw for over 500 yards and led a game winning drive inside the Linc during the 2024 season, the Eagles only lost one game the rest of the way.

Bottom Line: As stated previously, not rivals - frequent victims.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – The Silent Assassin

This one’s about trauma, plain and simple.

• Why We Hate Them: 2002 NFC Championship. Last game at the Vet. Ronde Barber pick-six. The dream dies.
  

• Iconic Moment: Sadly, it’s that pick-six. Burned into every Philly fan’s brain.
  

• Recent Fuel: 2021 playoff loss. Brady again. This time with the Bucs. Different colors, same pain. 2023 season ended in Collapse against the Baker Mayfield led Bucs.
  

Bottom Line: There’s just something about Tampa that haunts the Eagles, both regular season and playoff matchups.

Honorable Mention

• Seattle Seahawks: Philly went years without beating them. Drew Lock deep ball for the win in 2023. Add the Clowney hit on Wentz in 2019. Ugly stuff.
  

Why Eagles Hate is Different

Being an Eagles fan means remembering everything—every bad call, every arrogant comment, every loss that still lingers. The hate doesn’t fade, it simmers. Whether it’s the division rivals we see twice a year, or the playoff nemeses that left scars, Eagles fans hate losing more than they enjoy winning.

If you're walking into the Linc, know this: you're not just cheering for Philly. You’re booing everyone else.

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