Top 40 Songs That Best Represent All 32 NFL Teams

If there's one thing we as entertainment consumers can't do, it's keeping our focus on one thing at a time. 

Look at how we watch our favorite NFL games. 

Forget watching one game that the networks think you'll enjoy. With things like the Direct TV Sunday Ticket package and NFL RedZone Channel, we now have the full range of changing options to catch the big game of the week. 

When you find the right game, it's a great feeling.

That experience is pretty similar to finding that crucial jam while tuning into radio. 

With nearly every market featuring at least a few different options for music genres, it's easy to flip from one style of music to the other. 

When you find that one song you were really hoping for, it's a pretty awesome feeling.

So what happens when you take the enjoyment of the NFL and the excitement of radio? You get a list that's sure to hit the right note.

Here are the top 40 hits that go with each NFL team.

Arizona Cardinals: Gavin DeGraw-Not over You

Since the retirement of quarterback Kurt Warner, the Arizona Cardinals have tried desperately to find a suitable replacement. 

In the resulting quarterback carousel that resulted (which included Matt Leinart, Derek Anderson, John Skelton and Max Hall), they haven't found much luck at all.

In his first season with the team, quarterback Kevin Kolb has not appeared to be the man to lead the revival. That's a shame, especially given the major cost incurred by the team to bring him away from the Philadelphia Eagles.

I'm sure there are a few Cardinals officials, who if asked, would lie if they said Warner's not on their minds.

Atlanta Falcons: Jay-Z and Kanye West- Otis

The Atlanta Falcons will head into their matchup with the New Orleans Saints confident that they can move the ball how they like. They can beat you in the air, they can wear you out on the ground. Offensively, they're a tough team to fully handle.

Similarly, the combo of Jay-Z and Kanye West have no issues telling listeners (and critics) how their success goes around those who doubt them.

Jay-Z: Can't you see we getting money up under you?

Kanye: Can't you see the private jets flying over you?/ Maybach sticker read "What would HOVA do?"

The moral here is that when you can mix up how you find success, it makes it tough to work against.

Baltimore Ravens: OneRepublic- Good Life

They may be behind the surprise Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North, but this Baltimore Ravens team has a lot to be happy about. They avoided an ugly loss to the Arizona Cardinals and swept the season series against division rival (and constant playoff contender) the Pittsburgh Steelers.

They'll have a lot of work to do to hang in their division, but given the success so far, things are looking good in Baltimore.

Buffalo Bills: Beyonce- Party (ft. J.Cole)

The Buffalo Bills have been a lot of fun to watch. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick has become a franchise quarterback, and Fred Jackson has turned up his production in a major way this season. However, just as public attention was placed their way, they decided to take a turn in the wrong direction. They've lost two of their last three.

I can't say I'm a huge listener of Beyonce's music, but was excited to hear a verse from Outkast member Andre 3000 on her song "Party" from her new album 4. He drops a small handful of top-notch verses every year, so having him jump on a track is a sure sign of a winner. Needless to say, Andre's contribution made the song a hit.

However, just as public attention was placed on the song (in making the video), a switch was made. Andre 3000 was out, J. Cole was in. Not a terrible switch, but just not the same track.

Hopefully, the better form of their work shines more brightly.

Carolina Panthers: LMFAO- Party Rock Anthem Ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton must hope his team can find success like LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem.

The song, which boasts a catchy hook, is lacking in almost the complete rest of the song. Past the hook…I'm shuff-shuffling.

Meanwhile, the Panthers boast an impressive offense, led by Newton, but the team is lacking in most other positions on the field (looking at you, defense!). 

Hopefully fans and other teams can ignore these flaws and just enjoy the explosive offense this team can put out.

Chicago Bears: LMFAO-Sexy and I Know It

Apologies for the repeat LMFAO slides in a row, but looking at the Chicago Bears, it seems like they're pretty chuffed with their recent wins.

The Bears have won four of their last five games, and are now tailing right behind their division rival Detroit Lions (prime contender for a wild-card sport behind the undefeated Green Bay Packers).

The Bears may not be letting it go to their head, but quarterback Jay Cutler didn't deny a tweet from his girlfriend Kristin Cavallari alleging he had the nicest butt in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals: Jay-Z and Kanye West- Ni**as in Paris

In one of the most fun tracks of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne album (what else samples Blades of Glory?), the pair take time to enjoy the position they've ascended to in the world of music. Even in a foreign country, they receive the A-list treatment.

"(Ball so hard) This s$#t weird, we ain't even supposed to be here/ (Ball so hard)Since we here, it's only right that we'd be fair"

The Cincinnati Bengals are out of their element too: They're actually winning games, and at 6-2 are the No. 1 seed in the AFC. 

With a huge matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, it's only right that the Bengals do everything to hold tight to their top spot. They falter now, and they may not have another shot for supremacy.

With that said…a Bengals win Sunday? That s$#t cray…

Cleveland Browns: Marina and the Diamonds- Radioactive

All is not very well in Cleveland, as the team searches to create some kind of identity and hope for the future. In the meantime, their future has a radioactive atmosphere swelling around it like Three Mile Island.

The offense is lacking, the defense is subpar, but even worse is that the team is still taking these faults and turning them into wins. While that may sound like a good team for the Browns, the wins all but ensure the team will miss out on the premier talent it desperately needs to regain legitimacy.

Most disappointing has been the rapid decline of running back Peyton Hillis. The bruising blue-collar back has lost favor with fans after a slew of injuries kept him from being productive.

Dallas Cowboys: Drake- Headlines

With the amount of attention, headlines and print space dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys the past few seasons, it has to be disappointing for the team to be sitting at 4-4. Given the hype going into this season, it wouldn't be a surprise to hear that they were planning the victory party for Indianapolis.

However, they are still in comfortable position as they look to overtake the New York Giants. A win Saturday against the Buffalo Bills would do a lot in getting that process on the right track.

Denver Broncos: Blake Shelton- God Gave Me You

The Denver Broncos were a walking heartache, and they had made a mess of things. The passing game they were using with starter Kyle Orton ain't what they wanted it to be.

They had a backup standing right beside them (not you, Brady Quinn), and as the storm of inconsistent play and underwhelming losses brewed, it was true.

The Denver Broncos needed Tim Tebow.

Two wins out of three games later, the switch has appeared to be divinely inspired (or at least a ploy by management to let Tebow stink his way out of the game so they could get their future franchise starter).

Detroit Lions: Rihanna- Cheers (Drink to That)

Rihanna's new release "Cheers (Drink To That)" is a welcome relief from an abundance of overly serious/aggressive tracks that she's been putting out recently. After the past few years of turmoil, it's good to hear a song letting her relax.

In the same way, the Detroit Lions have faced turmoil in their own way. Creating a losing pattern few had ever done before, they had their winless season just in 2008.

However, the team has seen an unprecedented jump in terms of quality this season, and paired with the good injury fortune of quarterback Matt Stafford, this team will be very tough to beat (at least when it doesn't come out flat like the last few weeks).

Green Bay Packers: Katy Perry- Firework

Like the sight of fireworks coming out of Katy Perry's chest…it's tough to look away as the offense of the Green Bay Packers cruises down the field.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having a career year powering this explosive squad, and at 8-0 a perfect regular season is still a very serious possibility.

It's tough to say who will be able to put a halt to this team's dominant streak, but their matchup against Detroit for Thanksgiving should be a lot of fun to watch.

Houston Texans: Foster the People- Pumped Up Kicks

Without giving too much away, the chorus of Foster the People's "Pumped up Kicks" shows that you might need to run and run quickly, or else you're going to find yourself in a lot of trouble.

In the case of the Houston Texans, they've found two backs to shoulder that knowledge in Arian Foster and Ben Tate. The pairing has made the Texans the second most prolific rushing attack in football (although that might be down to third or fourth by Sunday's end).

If the two backs can maintain their great pace so far, it wouldn't be a big surprise for the Texans to handily run the AFC South this season.

Indianapolis Colts: David Guetta- Without You (ft. Usher)

They can run, they can play, but the Indianapolis Colts will not be the same…without quarterback Peyton Manning. 

Interestingly, his loss has sparked a complete meltdown of all team productivity, and surely a record that will spell doom for head coach Jim Caldwell. If the Colts can't win this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, then the team's winless streak might stretch all the way to December. Yikes.

The questions for this offseason: If given a shot, do you take Andrew Luck in the draft? What are the odds Manning can come close to his old performance?

Jacksonville Jaguars: Bad Meets Evil- Lighters Ft. Bruno Mars

A season that at some point had hope went completely to disaster with the franchise deciding to go into a rebuilding mode. The team this season has since been living out its nightmares.

It stands practically no chance to compete, even in a depleted AFC South with zero Peyton Manning.

Losers of six of their last seven, a few more bad performances, and that stadium full of lighters could be fans ready to act as amateur pyromaniacs.

With that said, for that to be a danger, the team might actually have to sell a decent number of tickets first.

Kansas City Chiefs: Avril Lavigne- Wish You Were Here

The Kansas City Chiefs were high on a lot of peoples' lists after their strong division championship last season. However, injuries have completely ruined the continuity between the two campaigns. The losses of Eric Berry then Jamaal Charles were too much to overcome.

However, the team has slightly improved its play, and at 4-4 at the halfway mark in the season, the Chiefs should be pretty stoked with what they've been able to do.

They face the Denver Broncos in an interesting battle on Sunday, with a lot riding on who gets their shot into the playoffs out of the division.

Miami Dolphins: George Strait- Here for a Good Time

Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano may not be here "for a long time," but rest assured he's "here for a good time." His team won their first game of the year last week in a rousing win.

Knowing his removal is imminent, why shouldn't he take advantage of his opportunity. How about a fake reverse punt? Double Statue of Liberty? Triple Statue of Liberty?

Regardless of how he acts, count on the coach to be out of town by the end of the month.

Minnesota Vikings: Darius Rucker- I Got Nothin

If Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier was asked about his team's hopes for this season, I can understand him saying with a straight face "I got nothing."

His team is woefully underpowered, and paired with an incredibly stacked division that's just not the pileup you want to see hanging around you.

As far as hopes go, those will have to be saved for next season's squad.

New England Patriots: Lady Gaga- The Edge of Glory

The New England Patriots have gotten off to a solid start for the year, even with the major problems in its defense.

With that said, one has to wonder how things may look had the Patriots been able to eke out one or two of its losses. All three of its defeats were by a single-digit margin.

They may be on the edge of a potential undefeated record, but for now they're on the cusp of putting their stamp on the AFC East.

New Orleans Saints: Flo Rida- Good Feeling

Going into their big matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the New Orleans Saints have to be feeling pretty confident. 

In addition to having extra rest time for the bye week, the team has won the last four of five in Atlanta.

If they win, they have a major edge going into the second half of the year. If they lose, they're stuck with the Falcons breathing down their neck the rest of the year.

New York Giants: Gym Class Heroes- Stereo Hearts Ft. Adam Levine

The video of the new Gym Class Heroes song "Stereo Hearts" shows the shadow of rapper Travie McCoy (worst musician name ever) move through the background of the shot. Even though the focus should be away from the shadow, it has a way of keeping you locked in.

I can't see a better comparison for the New York Giants.

Even after nice wins over the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots, the team just can't get out of the shadows. However, even as it hangs in the background, it's something that must be watched carefully.

Underestimate the Giants at your own peril.

New York Jets: Katy Perry-Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)

The New York Jets are a very talented football team, but that success doesn't mean they are immune to some bad calls. 

For Katy Perry in her music video "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", a few extra drinks was enough to steer her off course and make bad decisions. Recoiling from the night before, she had to do some quick recovering in order to steer clear of trouble.

Likewise, the New York Jets burned a nice 2-0 start with a clumsy three-game losing streak. Recoiling from the three-week bender/losing streak, the team had to go on a three-game win streak just to make up for the damage it has caused.

It now has a matchup with the New England Patriots Sunday, which could set the tone for how it challenges for a playoff spot in the very tough AFC East.

Oakland Raiders: Adele- Rolling in the Deep

The overall play of the Oakland Raiders has fluctuated wildly in the opening half of the season, largely due to their rough time at quarterback. With Jason Campbell out for the season, the team quickly brought in veteran Carson Palmer out of semi-hiatus to take his place.

While the transition hasn't been so smooth yet, he did put up solid numbers in the team's win over AFC West rival San Diego Chargers.

Still, if things don't lead to a playoff this year (or a positive record), many fans will be left wondering what could have been of this season.

"We could have had it ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!"

(Side note: Does anybody else feel this song gets played at unusual times where it doesn't fit? I heard this getting played while waiting in line this summer for a roller coaster. Bizarre.)

Philadelphia Eagles: Drake- Marvin's Room

With all the talent and free agent moves made in the offseason, it's amazing to see the Philadelphia Eagles struggle to a 3-5 record. 

In addition to some of the most explosive players on offense (LeSean McCoy is currently second in rushing yards in the league), they added a wealth of talent to the defensive line and secondary (just not their linebacker corps).

I'm just saying, they could do better.

Pittsburgh Steelers- Cobra Starship- You Make Me Feel Ft. Sabi

It may have been painful, but the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week will be the kind of setback they need to focus on the big picture.

The Steelers will now certainly see blood in the water as they go up against a very inexperienced offense in the Cincinnati Bengals.

While the team can't get too overconfident (the Bengals are 6-1), they know rookie superstar quarterback Andy Dalton hasn't faced a defense like theirs before.

This will be the kind of matchup that they like.

San Diego Chargers: Ke$ha- We R Who We R

The San Diego Chargers, sitting at 4-5 after a loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday night, will have a tough time getting past critics who lament their inability to get pumped up for the big competition.

For Head Coach Norv Turner, the implication that his team is an underachiever will be cutting, as the taunts have been a constant in his time with the Chargers.

To make up for their down game, they'll now have to travel to chilly Chicago against the surprisingly challenging Bears.

Frankly, they may/are who we thought they may be/are.

San Francisco 49ers: Maroon 5- Moves Like Jagger

Maroon 5 attempted to channel the Rolling Stones and its iconic hitman Mick Jagger with its new single "Moves Like Jagger." The song works, because even those who wouldn't be inclined to enjoy Adam Levine and crew might give it a shot out of fondness for Jagger.

In the same way, the San Francisco 49ers have been getting comparisons to teams of the 1980s and 1990s with their impressive 7-1 start. The fans have rallied around Alex Smith, and even fans put off by the seasoned quarterback have given him a second shot in light of a record like this.

The Niners have a great matchup against the New York Giants Sunday, and it will be interesting to see if the team can live up to the reputation it's built for itself in the first half of the season.

Seattle Seahawks: The Band Perry- If I Die Young

Get out your satin, bed of roses, and love song cassettes/CDs, folks: the season of the Seattle Seahawks (along with pretty much the entire NFC West outside of San Francisco) is dead. 

At only one half of the way through, it would take nothing short of a football miracle to right the ship at this point.

The team will now have an opportunity to further scout its two quarterbacks (Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst) to see if either is worthy of continuing next season with the squad (answer: not likely). 

St. Louis Rams: JoJo-Disaster

Minus an excellent win over the New Orleans Saints, the St. Louis Rams have been disastrous in every way possible, making this song choice very easy.

The offense has been lackluster, the defense has been beyond ravaged by injuries (particularly in the secondary), and with output like that, it's tough to imagine how they'll be able to land many more wins this season. 

The lone bright spot: they should land in a premium spot in next year's draft, right in the middle of what should be a great deal of talent.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Big Sean- My Last Ft. Chris Brown

The race for the NFC South should be pretty tight this season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the unfortunate place of having to play catchup on its division rivals. 

With that in mind, the team might want to play their remaining games like it's closer to their last.

They get their next challenge Sunday, as they go up against the red-hot Houston Texans.

Tennessee Titans: Pitbull- Give Me Everything Ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer

With a team like the Tennessee Titans, it's tough to tell what you're going to get.

One week, they're losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The next week, they beat a team like the Baltimore Ravens. It's that kind of back and forth that leaves them at 4-4.

Most interestingly, running back Chris Johnson has been shockingly disappointing in his first season following a major contract signing. In eight games, he's put up only a meager 366 yards.

As the Titans hope to catch up to the red-hot Houston Texans, they're going to have to give it an 110 percent effort. Everything and then some.

Washington Redskins: Jessie J- Price Tag Ft. B.o.B.

After years of lavish spending on free agents (which had a tendency of ending disastrously), the Washington Redskins this off-season changed their mindset:

It's not about the price tag…its about getting wins.

It all sounds like a good policy. Dynasties don't form from wild free-agency periods. They're made in smart drafting and appropriate scouting, complimented by occasional value free agents.

With that said, the first season in this method has been disastrous. While the defense has been solid, the offense is running slower than a late commuter on the highways around the nation's capital.

I'm sure we'll be back to $100 million signings in no time.