2025 Fantasy Football Team Names: The Funniest NFL Names for Your Leagues

While drafting a new team from year to year or even adding the best up-and-coming rookies to a dynasty squad can be exciting, there's no better feeling than finally deciding on the best fantasy football name. As such, I've prepared a list of my favorite fantasy football names ahead of the upcoming campaign.

While many leagues have already had their draft, the season heats up now, so it's the ideal time to start brainstorming your most creative moniker. Whether you're basing it on your star first-round selection or a late-round flier, we've got all of the bases covered below. 

Let's dive into the funniest and most clever fantasy football team names for the 2025-26 NFL season.

🏆 Top 10 fantasy football names

🐢 1. Teenage Mutant Njigba Turtles (Jaxon Smith-Njigba)

Big things are in store for Jaxon Smith-Njigba this season. In addition to taking over as Seattle's WR1, courtesy of DK Metcalf being traded to Pittsburgh, he's the subject of Sportsbook Review's favorite fantasy football team name.

There's a certain simplistic aspect of this name that I love. It flows off the tongue, it doesn't feel forced, and it's nostalgic! The crime-fighting, pizza-consuming quartet transcends generations, making this the perfect name for any fantasy league, especially considering it's centered around one of the NFL's top young wideouts.

🎯 2. Dippin' Darts (Jaxson Dart)

Dippin' Dots were released in 1988 as the "ice cream of the future." Thirty-seven years later, we're still waiting for that tagline to come true. New York Giants fans will hope they don't have to stand by that long for their prophet-in-waiting, quarterback Jaxson Dart, to realize his full potential.

Dart, born when Dippin' Dots were already old enough to get their learner's permit, was selected by Brian Daboll and Co. with the No. 25 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. While he's actively involved in a position battle with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, there's hope he'll be able to treat the fans sooner rather than later.

This name also gets bonus points for the alliteration.

🪞 3. The Man in Jahmyrror (Jahmyr Gibbs)

Jahmyr Gibbs and Michael Jackson are both masters of their respective crafts and universally loved in the entertainment industry. All right, rival fans might not love Gibbs, but after the second-year running back tallied over 1,400 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground, he commands respect.

Nevertheless, this is one of the most creative fantasy entries I've seen in a while. If Gibbs averages over five yards per carry again next season and continues to rack up yards after contact at an elite clip, can we also start calling him the King of Pop? Consider this my official petition.

🎶 4. Jonathan (Taylor's Version) (Jonathan Taylor)

To say fans have gone above and beyond to try and shoehorn a Taylor Swift reference into Travis Kelce-related fantasy names since the pair began dating would be an understatement. There are undoubtedly some unique nicknames that have been born out of this practice, but none as beautifully simplistic as "Jonathan (Taylor's Version)."

Of course, the caveat is Taylor - the Indianapolis running back, for clarity - and Swift have no known connection. However, if you couldn't tell above, I'm a sucker for simplicity.

"Dread it, run from it, destiny arrives all the same. And now it's here. Or should I say, [Taylor Swift] is." The most famous individual on the planet has penetrated NFL circles, whether you like it or not. As the latest Super Bowl halftime show performer odds favorite, it appears Swift is here to stay, as well. Embrace it and at least have some fun if Taylor - again, the Colts RB - is on your team.

🪖 5. The Tet Offensive (Tetairoa McMillan)

I'm going to start off by apologizing to Tetairoa McMillan's mother, who much prefers her son's full name (Tetairoa) to be used upon reference, as opposed to his nickname (Tet). Alas, this opportunity is too good to pass up - sorry, Mrs. McMillan.

If you've made it this far into the article and you're still reading my ramblings, it means you care at least a little bit. Thus, you won't mind me sharing a fun fact that justifies this placement on my list. I am a history nerd, so much so that I minored in the subject in college. Part of my curriculum included a course on the Vietnam War, so this one got my attention from the jump.

"The Tet Offensive" is a double entendre in this case, only further cementing its inclusion. It's a history lesson, a conversation starter, and a smart moniker for a virtual football team all in one. What more could one ask for in a fantasy title? It's also fresh off the press as a name involving a rookie - brownie points!

🔢 6. 99 Problems but A-Rich Ain't One (Anthony Richardson)

I'd be lying if I said this wasn't a clever name. However, it's the sheer irony that lands it on this list.

Whether you're the Indianapolis Colts or an Anthony Richardson dynasty owner, "A-Rich" is absolutely a problem right now. Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen announced Daniel Jones as the team's Week 1 starter, which could very well signal the end of the Richardson era - if you could even call it that - with the Colts.

If you're in a precarious enough position to where you have to handcuff the Colts' quarterbacks, though, there are some good interchangeable options to complement this inclusion. For example, "Daniel Jones BBQ and Foot Massage" is a classic that never fails to get a laugh out of me.

🤣 7. Pitts and Giggles (Kyle Pitts)

Kyle Pitts memes have been so prevalent in recent months that I wouldn't be surprised if he were one of the top tight ends off the board this year. All of the jokes about his tight-knit relationship with Michael Penix Jr., have actually managed to convince fantasy players - myself included - that he could be worth a mid-round flier.

Nevertheless, with his growing popularity in pop culture, it felt right to include at least one variation of his name in the Top 10. This is a classic example of turning an age-old phrase into a fun fantasy name. It's all Pitts and Giggles until someone giggles and ... well, you know the rest.

🍌 8. Freiermuth Banana Stand (Pat Freiermuth)

Is this the most niche name on this list? Yes. Am I part of the small community that gets this reference? Also yes. For those who have seen "Arrested Development," this is a clever play on the popular Bluth Banana Stand. It's not always easy to wedge Pat Friermuth into these puns, which makes this one all the better.

Freiermuth has underwhelmed in previous seasons, but the hope is that Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers can boost his numbers at a position crying out for production. Remember, there's always money in the banana stand.

👀 9. Najee See Me, Najee Don't (Najee Harris)

Andrew Brennan included one "it's so bad, it's good" team name in the 2024 Top 10 of this same list. As an homage to him, I humbly submit my entry for the same category. While it's no "Every Day I'm Gustlin," "Najee See Me, Najee Don't" is a hilariously bad name.

Much like the No. 6 inclusion on our list, it's the irony that brings this one home. Najee Harris is likely to miss the first four games of the season with a "superficial eye injury" that he suffered in a Fourth of July fireworks incident. Thankfully, everyone is OK - including Harris - so fantasy players can have a good laugh about this one later on down the line.

🏡 10. Next Shedeur Nabers (Shedeur Sanders, Malik Nabers)

What kind of man would I be if I didn't at least include one two-for-one fantasy name on the list?

Malik Nabers has elevated himself into elite conversations after his sensational rookie season. However, at this point, the "Mr. Rogers Nabershood" jokes have been played out. Thus, it's time to inject new life into the fantasy name game by pairing him with Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Sanders will undoubtedly have his name spun into a plethora of puns as the season progresses. Although I feel it's important to pair him with another player, given the unpredictable nature of the Browns' early-season depth chart. This one gets the green light for any fantasy league you're in, and if you happen only to have one of these players, the other can easily be dropped from the name.

⭐️ Honorable mentions

We couldn't possibly leave it at just 10, so here are five more that I love:

• America's Next Top Waddle (Jaylen Waddle)
• Ladies and Jeantymen (Ashton Jeanty)
• Mahomes Alone (Patrick Mahomes)
• Nicolodeon (Nico Collins)
• We Built This Griddy (Justin Jefferson)

👀 Other fantasy football names

📜 Classics

You don't need to limit your fantasy football team name to only active players, though. Here are some gems from the past:

• Forte-Year-Old Virgin (Matt Forte)
• Gronkey Kong (Rob Gronkowski)
• Kerryon My Wayward Son (Kerryon Johnson)
• OBJYN (Odell Beckham Jr.)
• Run CMC (Christian McCaffrey)*

*- McCaffrey is heading into year nine as a fantasy-relevant running back. In other words, he's basically "unc," and this one has been around a while. That's my justification for including him in the classics category.

🔥 Generic

If you foresee yourself chopping and changing your roster a lot throughout the season, consider going with a generic sports-related name, as opposed to basing it around a certain player. There are still a slew of creative, standard names that have survived the test of time.

• Goal Line Standouts
• No Punt Intended
• Sacks and the City
• The Annexation of Uncle Rico
• Tush Pushers

🤫 NSFW

These are names that are not safe for (most) work leagues. This list is suggestive without being crude; it toes a fine line that could either make your friends laugh or earn you a surprise meeting with HR. I recommend saving these names for your inner circles, but hey, I can't control what you do with this information at the end of the day.

• Hot Singletarys in Your Area (Devin Singletary)
• LaPorta Potty (Sam LaPorta)
• Hotel Shough Chair (Tyler Shough)
• Turn Your Head and Goff (Jared Goff)
• What Are You Doing, Step Burrow? (Joe Burrow)

🚫 Do not use these fantasy names

🌭 Bijan Mustard

Bijan Robinson will be one of the first five names off the board in 99% of fantasy drafts in the coming weeks. As such, he's a prime candidate to be the subject of your next name change. Please don't opt for something as generic as "Bijan Mustard," as there are many more options to choose from. It's boring, and that's coming from someone who swears by Dijon mustard.

🐬 Achane In The Membrane

This is a fantastic name for those who continue to pronounce Miami's star running back's name wrong. Many think "Achane" is pronounced "A-chain," but I'm here to burst your bubble; it's "A-chan." Boom, clever name ruined. "Achane in the Membrane" doesn't sound as cool now, does it? Don't be sad, Cypress Hill has better songs anyway.

👎 Show Me Your TDs

This could've landed on either our generic or NSFW lists, but it has run its course ... and then some. I never viewed it as anything more than a filler for teams who were brainstorming, nor did I see it as a long-term comedic option.

It gives off "sportsball" vibes. Everyone knows someone who uses this name, and they're probably the same person who stops setting their lineup halfway through the year. Please, I'm begging you, don't be this individual in 2025.

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