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Dolphins fan confidence rockets to near all-time high in Week 8; Patriots game looming

Miami Dolphins fan confidence rockets to season-high in Week 8.

Dolphins fan confidence rockets to near all-time high in Week 8; Patriots game looming

East Rutherford, NJ - October 25: The Miami Dolphins, currently 1-5, secured a hard-fought victory over the New York Jets in Week 7, demonstrating a comprehensive performance across all facets of the game. The team, still in the early stages of a comprehensive roster overhaul, showcased its potential during the recent contest. This Saturday, the Dolphins will host their second consecutive AFC East rival, the New England Patriots, aiming to capitalize on their Week 7 win, while the Patriots seek to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time this season.

New England, sitting at 4-3, suffered a setback on Thursday, falling to the Chicago Bears, providing them with a 10-day break to reflect on the loss. The Patriots are looking to remain competitive with the division-leading Buffalo Bills, who boast a 5-1 start to the season. According to FanDuel Sportsbook odds, the Dolphins are seven-point underdogs against the Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium.

Weekly fan confidence in the Dolphins has been measured via the SB Nation Reacts survey. Despite the team commencing the season with a five-game losing streak, Dolphins supporters have consistently expressed confidence in the team's trajectory. The fan confidence survey averaged approximately 75% positive responses throughout the season, bottoming out at 63% in Week 2 and peaking at 87% during Week 5.

Following the Dolphins' Week 7 triumph, fan confidence surged to an all-time high, jumping from 72% in Week 7 to an impressive 97% in Week 8.

How will the upcoming match at Hard Rock Stadium unfold? Will the Dolphins' confidence in their direction continue to climb?

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