A new study by Vegas Insider (a gambling and betting analysis site) analyzed social media interactions—primarily Reddit discussions across NFL and team subreddits—throughout the 2025 season to determine the league’s most loved and most hated players.
The data tracked mentions of players by full name, classified sentiment as positive, neutral, or negative, and ranked them by normalized Love Score and Hate Score on a 0–10 scale (where 10.0 represents the strongest fan reaction in the dataset). Love and hate were measured separately, so a player could rank high in both.
Feb 2, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during Super Bowl LX press conference at San Jose Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 2, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during Super Bowl LX press conference at San Jose Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
NFL Fans Rank Jalen Hurts as the Most Hated Player in 2025: Vegas Insider Study Reveals Polarizing QBs Dominate Top Spots
The Seahawks’ Super Bowl 60 victory over the Patriots (February 8, 2026) capped the season, but the study highlights how polarizing certain stars were amid the campaign. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts emerged as the clear No. 1 most hated player with a perfect Hate Score of 10.0, drawing the strongest negative reactions league-wide.
Top Most Hated Players (Hate Score)
Jalen Hurts (Eagles QB): 10.0 (wide margin leader; also ranked low on love at No. 70)
Jake Moody (Commanders): 9.52
Luther Burden (Bears): 9.38
Top Most Loved Players (Love Score)
Josh Allen (Bills QB): 10.0 (No. 1 loved; also No. 17 on hated list, showing polarization)
Other notables: Daniel Jones ranked No. 7 loved but No. 5 hated; Joe Burrow No. 21 loved and No. 15 hated.
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Methodology and Context
Vegas Insider normalized scores for readability, boosting for discussion volume and consistent sentiment. The analysis focused on Reddit (a major NFL fan hub) rather than broader social media, which may skew toward more passionate/negative opinions common on the platform.
The Eagles context adds irony: Amid rumors of tension with WR A.J. Brown (including cryptic social media posts and sideline incidents), Hurts topped the hate list. Some attribute the backlash to perceptions of “hero ball” reliance, inconsistent play, or Eagles fanbase polarization.
The study underscores how quarterbacks often dominate these lists due to high visibility and scrutiny. No direct tie to Super Bowl 60 outcomes was emphasized, but the timing (post-season) makes the rankings a hot offseason talking point.
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