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NFL fans were treated to a few amazing sights in Week 1. It wasn't just the Baltimore Ravens' dominance or the fact that Michael Vick had as many interceptions as Chris Johnson had rushing yards. The start of the NFL season also meant that cheerleaders are back, and this year they looked as good as ever.
We aren't going to act as if NFL cheerleaders are a new thing—they've been around since 1954. But every once in a while, it's only right we acknowledge the women who bring some beauty to an ugly game. So, from the gorgeous belles of the AFC South to the vixens of the NFC West, we decided to rank every 2012 NFL Cheerleading Squad to find out who's the hottest.
Disclaimer: We left a few teams out because they didn't have cheerleading squads. Green Bay uses collegiate cheerleaders, while the Lions uses the unofficial Detroit Pride team. Let's hope all teams join the wave.
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28. Green Bay Packers
Unfortunately the Packers haven't had an official cheerleading squad since 1988. They do have an unofficial collegiate cheer team though. The bad side? It's hard for these girls to look hot while wearing five layers in 20 degree weather.
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27. Detroit Lions
The Detroit Pride was founded in 2010, and since then, the Lions have earned a 17-16 record as opposed to their 2-30 record the previous two years. Coincidence? We think not.
26. Oakland Raiders
Oakland has spent the last decade without even a winning season. There's no doubt that the Raiderettes are some ride-or-die chicks.
25. St. Louis Rams
For some reason we can't look at this squad without one classic track coming to mind. Ayo!
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
They don't actually have claws but they may bite. Not that we mind though.
23. Buffalo Bills
We'd imagine Buffalo fans would be a bit clingy to The Jills since they obviously don't have much. Did anybody peep the season opener against the Jets?
21. Carolina Panthers
Don't get us wrong. Watching Top Cat and the gang's shenanigans never get old. We just prefer watching these TopCats.
20. New York Jets
The temptation got real when Tim Tebow joined the New York Jets. Stay strong, man.
18. Kansas City Chiefs
*Waits for Tyga to somehow make the 1,231 "Rack City" remix for the KC squad* *Highly anticipates the video featuring the cheerleaders though*
17. Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning's play has got the Broncos' cheerleaders awful uppity lately. Pusha said it best.
16. Arizona Cardinals
We love these birds. We mean that in the least disrespectful way possible.
15. Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis' speeches x support from these hotties = Joe Flacco becoming an elite quarterback. Yeah, we said it.
14. Seattle Seahawks
We'd probably go into beast mode too if we had the Sea Gals backing us. Well, we would in Madden.
13. Houston Texans
Everything's bigger in—fuck it, you know the cliche and you have a pair of eyeballs. We won't insult your intelligence.
12. Indianapolis Colts
Your wifey nags you for not being able to afford a better vacation. The Colts went 2-14 last year and these ladies were supportive and smiling the whole time. #lifeisntfair
11. New Orleans Saints
Saints got hit hard with penalties after the bounty scandal, the most notable being head coach Sean Payton's year-long suspension. RGIII came through and tore their defense apart in Week 1. But then you look at the cheerleaders and think things may not be so bad after all.
10. Atlanta Falcons
These girls are something like the ones at Magic City. Except you can bring them home to mom and your friends can only dream about what they look like naked instead of actually knowing.
9. San Francisco 49ers
The Bay...where they go dumb, have great bud, and fine ass cheerleaders. #thenorcalrecipe
8. New England Patriots
Pats fans have an outrageously good-looking cheerleading squad to entertain while Tom Brady's mug takes the snap and Gisele sits in the box suite. Sigh, some people get everything.
7. San Diego Chargers
Don't let the stereotypes fool you, these girls have talent. Peep the third thumbnail if you doubt us. Ma could've been a gymnast or a...uh, nevermind we'll keep it classy.
6. Washington Redskins
Sure Robert Griffin III has skills; did you see what he did to the Saints? But don't front like you didn't have your eyes glued to the endzone every time a commercial break was coming.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If your 12-year-old son starts watching football and suddenly gets a deep voice, you wouldn't have to look very far for the reason.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Whether Michael Vick gets injured or throws another interception, these cheerleaders are always there smiling. They're so supportive...or sadistic depending on how you look at it.
3. Tennessee Titans
It's cheerleaders like these who allow Poland Spring's sales to spike on a weekly basis. #thethirstisreal
2. Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys didn't look so hot over the last few years, missing the playoffs three times in the past four years and winning only one playoff game in the past decade. At least the cheerleaders have always been top of the line though.
1. Miami Dolphins
If you can shoot a music video to a overplayed song and get over 12 million views, then you're squad must be pretty bad. But even without that video, there's still more than 40 reasons to dig the Dolphins' cheerleading squad. Miami has the hottest women, so it's no surprise that they're football team has the hottest cheerleaders.
