Steelers Drop In Poll In Voting For Most Popular NFL Team

A new poll shows that the Steelers are not as popular as they use to be.

At least nationwide.

A Harris Poll released this week shows that the Steelers have dropped from second to the seventh spot as far as the most popular NFL team.

The Dallas Cowboys remain the most popular NFL team among Americans who follow football according to the poll.

In a survey of 2,577 adults conducted last month, came out on top for the sixth consecutive poll, which is done annually (except 2012, when the poll was not done).

Green Bay moved up from three to the Steelers old spot at two.

The Broncos are third overall, up from 17th, and that’s got to be thanks to the play of QB Peyton Manning. Fourth overall was the New York Giants (up from seventh), fifth overall was New England (down from fourth), the 6th most popular team was Chicago (down from fifth), and then the Steelers.

Seattles made the largest leap forward in popularity, moving to No. 12 from No. 27. The Broncos (14 places) were the second-bigger gainer.

The Indianapolis Colts suffered the biggest fall, dropping 13 places to No. 19. The Jaguars ranked last (32nd) for the fourth consecutive poll. The Tennessee Titans are No. 31, down from No. 21 two years ago.

The poll also asked fans which team they believe will win the Super Bowl this season. The Broncos were selected by 28 percent of fans, with the Seahawks second at 14 percent, followed by the Patriots (9 percent), the 49ers (8 percent), the Packers (7 percent), the Bears (5 percent) and the Atlanta Falcons (4 percent).