The Miami Dolphins enter their Week 10 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts with a 1-7 record, yet fan sentiment remains notably high.
According to “data from the SB Nation Reacts survey,” 91 percent of respondents believe the franchise is heading in the right direction.
This confidence persists even as the team navigates a difficult season and a long-term rebuilding process.
The latest optimism follows a competitive performance against the Detroit Lions, which encouraged supporters despite the loss.
The team faces significant personnel hurdles, however, as two primary starters were recently placed on injured reserve.
Quarterback Malik Willis is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a groin injury, while defensive tackle Zach Sieler is out for approximately six months after tearing his biceps muscle.
Sieler reportedly sustained the injury during the first snap of the Detroit game but continued to play for the remainder of the contest, as noted by “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
While the fanbase appears to be embracing the current rebuilding phase, oddsmakers remain skeptical regarding the team’s immediate success.
The Indianapolis Colts are currently favored by 3.5 points in the upcoming game, according to “odds published by FanDuel Sportsbook.”
The Colts have also struggled this season, holding a 2-7 record through the first half of the year.
Fan confidence has fluctuated throughout the 2026 season, hitting a low of 63 percent in Week 2 before surging to 97 percent following a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets.
The survey results for the current week were finalized after the news of the recent injuries emerged.
Supporters are now waiting to see how the team performs in Indianapolis to determine if this positive momentum will continue into the next week.
The organization plans to continue tracking these trends to gauge how the ongoing rebuild impacts the overall outlook of the fanbase.