On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals will face a fanbase that will have a big influence on the U.S. Presidential election. Those “Fly Eagles Fly” singing, cheesesteak eating, pelting Santa Claus with snowballs Philadelphia Eagles fans.

While the political pundits are having their say ahead of election day. With various ways of measuring which candidate “has an edge.” From CNN correspondent John King going into granular detail about swing states on his magic wall. To candidates participating in town halls and rallies to appeal to voters. One thing is clear, Pennsylvania is considered to be a pivotal swing state in the presidential election. With electoral votes that could tip the election in either major candidate’s direction. Meaning many Philadelphia Eagles fans will have an outsized role in electing the next President of the United States. 

When you sum it up using the NFL as a reference point. There will be a handful of NFL fanbases that will help decide this election. As much as it might irk some Bengals fans. Many Pittsburgh Steelers fans will also have an outsized role in this election. There might even be some Buffalo Bills fans in northwest Pennsylvania whose votes will be pivotal in this election. This is not to say football fans in Pennsylvania will be deciding this election. Every American voter will have an influence, regardless of where they live.

Going beyond Pennsylvania, there are several other swing states with NFL franchises. One particular division carries significant heft in this election. The NFC North, featuring the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Michigan is considered a swing state in this election campaign. Giving Detroit Lions fans significant sway during a successful calendar year for that franchise.

Wisconsin’s swing state status gives many Packers fans some heft in the electoral college. Perhaps the one college left in America not concerned with conference realignment. Chicago hosted the Democratic National Convention earlier this summer. While Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz is the Democrat’s vice-presidential candidate. When it comes to the Republicans, Cincinnati Bengals fans could have an impact on their electoral hopes. Ohio is often pivotal to GOP presidential candidates. No Republican has won the presidential election without winning Ohio’s electoral votes.

Along with this, Ohio is Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance’s home state. Ohio will also play a big role in deciding which party has a majority in the U.S. Senate. Republicans will also hope that they will have enough sway with Carolina Panthers fans. After all, the Panthers home city of Charlotte, NC hosted the RNC in July. North Carolina is considered in play in the presidential election.

Another NFL franchise’s fanbase that could influence this election will be the Las Vegas Raiders. Nevada is considered to be a swing state. Yet, when it comes to the west. Arizona Cardinals fans could have the biggest western influence. Arizona is set to be as pivotal in 2024 as it was in 2020’s election.

Ultimately, every NFL fanbase within the U.S. will affect this election. Just as every voter will influence this election. Even if they are like the majority of Americans that don’t live in a swing state. Everyone has something to vote for or against in this election. From the presidential election, to congressional, state and local elections.