Dolphins fan confidence remains high despite losses

The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots last weekend, dropping to 1-6 and reminding everyone this is a rebuilding year. They held a 13-3 halftime lead against their AFC East rivals, but couldn’t sustain the momentum in the second half and let New England storm back for a 24-19 win.

This year is about the growth and development of the team, not necessarily about the wins and losses – but wins sure feel much better than losses.

In Week 9, the Dolphins host the Detroit Lions, a 5-2 team that is looking to return to the playoffs in 2026 after missing out last year. A physical team that gets after their opponents each and every week, Detroit serves as an example of the success a…