Soaring to Victory: Top 10 Philadelphia Eagles-Inspired Fantasy Football Team Names

By Jason Bolton August 28, 2024 05:19

Photo by Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy football, with its many permutations and leagues of which there are millions worldwide, is a cultural phenomenon the world over for followers of multiple sports. And for hardcore Philadelphia Eagles fans, the land of Team Defense and Special Teams provided an additional chance to prove their loyalty by combining it with fantasy football.

Eagles-Themed Team Names

For starters, you can simply show your undying loyalty to the franchise by using an Eagles-based name for Philly sports teams. This is a way to keep the spirit of Philly's favorite team on fantasy football menus. This can be especially important for fans who do not live in the Philadelphia region but feel inclined to maintain a strong connection with their favorite team.

Eagles-inspired team names can be a good conversation starter in any fantasy football league. They may result in a conversation about how well the team is doing this season, Eagles highlights throughout history, or could lead to a friendly debate over your favorite players. With this additional layer of involvement, the entirety of the fantasy football experience can be improved upon, and a feeling of connection between league members will grow from it.

Given how many run-of-the-mill or cheesy names there are out there, having an Eagles-related moniker can be a great way to make you seem at least somewhat original. It displays creativity, humor, and a tremendous understanding of the franchise that can attract approbation from other owners in your league, even those who like teams elsewhere.

Also, including some Eagles references in your fantasy team name could help get you a little extra luck or even just serve as a reminder of who to root for and why. Some of that swag might even transfer to fantasy managers, offering a much-needed shot in the arm as they round into title-contending form.

10 Best Team Names Inspired by the Eagles

With that out, here is our Eagles-themed top 10 list for fantasy football team names. They're the perfect blend of creative and funny and are a love letter to the Eagles' history.

Hurts So Good: This is a twist on the popular John Mellencamp hit song, paying respects to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. It implies that no matter how god-awful the Eagles may be on Sundays and Monday nights, we Philadelphia fans are suckers for punishment.
The Midnight Green Mile: Merging the Eagles' main color with a well-known Stephen King novel/movie title. It sounds like a grueling journey through the NFL season, leading off with an Eagles-themed color.
Fly Eagles Fly-finalists: This name mixes the team's iconic fight song with reference to their recent Super Bowl trips. For the most part, it is perfect for you fan who thinks of the Eagles Super Bowl every year.
Sirianni's Cheesesteak Squad: A nod to head coach Nick Sirianni and the city of Philadelphia.
The Brotherly Shove: It's like the Eagle's version of Philly's "City of Brotherly Love" combined with a QB sneak. It is a reflection of the soul of the town and, on-field strategy.
Swoop There It Is: Using the Eagles' mascot, Swoop, and tying in one of the most iconic hip-hop phrases from the 90s. It has a fun, nostalgic aura to its name on your fantasy team.
DeVonta's Inferno: It's a literary play on Dante's Innocents, and it stars DeVonta Smith. Now that's a team set to spew fire over fantasy land.
The Kelce Krusaders: Paying homage to All-Pro Eagles center Jason Kelce promotes loyalty and urgency.
Goedert's of the Galaxy: A fun play on star TE Dallas Goedertencs name and popular Marvel franchise. It sounds like a mean-performance team.
The Philly Special Forces: A nod to the iconic "Philly Special" play from Super Bowl LII, a team that is always willing and able to pull something out of its bag of tricks.

Bringing Eagles Spirit to Your Fantasy League

A great team name is just the beginning, though there are a ton of other ways you can work to incorporate Eagles flavors into your fantasy football experience. The following are some ways you can truly make the Eagles your own in your league:

Custom Team Logo: Combine Eagles imagery with your team name to create a one-of-a-kind logo. Consider, for instance, a cartoon of Jalen Hurts with some coordinated guitar work on "Hurts So Good" or the Eagles logo edited onto a long green road to represent "The Midnight Green Mile."
Eagles-Dedicated Draft Party: If your league's draft is in person, it should be somewhere Eagles-colored and decorated. Philadelphia-themed Small Snacks Serve snacks like cheese steaks and soft pretzels.
Weekly Recap Videos: Take a page from the Eagles social media team and make some quick videos here recapping how well or poorly you did each week. Sprinkle in some Eagles fight song snippets or famous commentary clips for a little extra flare.
Eagles Legends As Mascots: Designate an Eagles legend as the "mascot" for each week.
Philly Trash Talking: Use classic Philly vernacular or reference famous Eagles moments to talk a little trash with league mates.
Charity Challenges: Suggest Eagles-themed charitable activities league-wide. For instance, the team in last place could be forced to donate to the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Eagles Trivia Challenges: Integrate Eagles trivia with your league matchups each week. The winner of the trivia challenge gets a small additional deal to their fantasy score.

Hopefully, these will help make your fantasy football experience a bit richer and more entertaining so that you can properly celebrate the team we all love. Always remember to stay in the fun spirit and bring out your team pride, but creatively!

In sum, Eagles-themed fantasy football team names are a clever way to both showcase your love for the birds and add a feeling of anticipation en route to your nine fantasy sports leagues. From a crass pun like Hurts So Good to an obscure reference as deep as the Schuylkill, your team name can be an honor and a driving force all year.