Michigan woman from the U.P. wins 2025 NFL Fan of the Year

Michigan woman from the U.P. wins 2025 NFL Fan of the Year from her love for the Lions
Twenty-four hours after formally receiving her honor, FOX 2 caught up with Megan Stefanski somewhere in downtown New Orleans.
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Megan Stefanski has driven nearly 700 miles and 10 hours round trip from her home in the Upper Peninsula to watch the Lions each gameday at Ford Field.
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Stefanski, also recognized as the Detroit Lions Fan of the Year in 2024, "is a lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions, with her passion for the team inspired by her father, Donnie 'Yooperman' Stefanski," according to NFL.
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The Lions selected Stefanski as their 2024 Fan of the Year, a recognition that quickly made her one of the most popular figures within the fanbase. Her calendar filled up with commitments, from meet-and-greets to hosting tailgates with fellow Lions superfans, including Chef Geech.
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Detroit Lions fan Megan Stefanski announced as the NFL Fan of the Year winner. FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer joins 'Fox & Friends' to preview Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Michigan UP woman wins NFL Fan of the Year
Twenty-four hours after formally receiving her honor, FOX 2 caught up with Megan Stefanski somewhere in downtown New Orleans.
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Notes: Lions fan wins NFL Fan of the Year
Superfan Megan Stefanski has been named not just the Detroit Lions Fan of the Year, but the entire NFL Fan of the Year. Megan’s love for the boys in Honolulu blue was inspired by her father, Donnie “Yooperman” Stefanski.
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