New England Patriots: Hey, Pats Fans, You're No. 1 in a Recent Loyalty Poll

Congratulations, Patriots fans—you're No. 1. 

In a recent poll compiled by Brand Keys Inc. to see which teams have the most loyal fans in each American sport, the New England Patriots landed atop the NFL category.

Brand Keys Inc. surveyed 250 fans in each respected market following Super Bowl XLV. The New York-based company assessed the data on the franchise's on-field success, players interaction with fans, and the franchise's history and tradition in their market. 

The NFL results went as followed:

1. New England Patriots

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Green Bay Packers

5. New York Jets

It's certainly a good thing to see that Pats fans are ahead of Steelers fans and the bandwagon New York Jets fans.

New England fans have always stayed true to the team and has been there in times of good and times of bad. Fortunately, the Patriots became a dynasty in the recent decade, winning three out of four Super Bowls from 2001-04. 

When times were bad, when the undefeated, 18-0, New England Patriots lost a heart-breaker against the New York Giants in 2007, and when Spygate came about and the Patriots were labeled as "cheaters," Pats fans stayed true and supported their team better than any club in the NFL.

The city of Boston fared pretty well in the survey conducted by Brand Keys Inc.—all Boston market teams were in the top five of each sport (New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins).

NOTE: This article was first seen at PatriotsPlus.net.

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