The results of a yearly study to determine the best fans in the NFL was concluded recently, and the fans of the Minnesota Vikings placed 22nd.

The study, performed by professor Michael Lewis of Emory University, tracks how willing fans are to spend time following their teams using factors such as social media presence and game attendance (More significant detail on how the study is performed can be seen here).

This year's top ten:

1. New England Patriots

2. Dallas Cowboys

3. Denver Broncos

4. San Francisco 49ers

5. Philadelphia Eagles

6. New York Giants

7. Chicago Bears

8. New Orleans Saints

9. Baltimore Ravens

10. Carolina Panthers

The Vikings ranked fourth in the NFC North behind the Bears, Packers (11th) and Lions (21st).

Click here to see the full rankings.