Sports Misery Index: How miserable is each NFL fan base?

Which NFL fan bases have it the worst right now? It's a question the Sports Misery Index tackled when originally published in September 2018. As we approach the conclusion of the 2019 season, we're taking a look at which NFL fan bases currently have it the worst and which don't (cough, the Patriots, cough).

The Index takes into account five factors: championships, playoff berths, playoff wins, heartbreaks and rival comparison, with recent events being weighted more heavily than events that took place decades ago. We've also added a misery bonus for teams that have gone 25-plus seasons without a championship. You can read more on the categories in our main Misery Index that covers multiple…