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WEEK 2 / {{current_date_full_md}}
The Dolphins lost. Their fans have picked a culprit.
TL;DR
Miami fans' confidence in the team's direction fell from 79% to 63% after one loss to the Raiders, per SB Nation Reacts. The biggest share of that worry lands on one unit, the pass rush, which Yahoo Sports says generated no pressure on Kirk Cousins.
What happened
Miami lost to the Raiders in Week 1, and by Yahoo's account it went wrong in every phase. The offense faltered, the defense labored, and special teams allowed long returns. The pass rush generated no pressure on Kirk Cousins.
The number
FAN POLL / PER SB NATION REACTS, BEFORE AND AFTER THE WEEK 1 LOSS
16
points of Dolphins fan confidence, gone in one game. It fell from 79% after the preseason to 63% after the loss.
Why it's interesting
Miami is rebuilding, and rebuilding is supposed to buy patience. It lasted one game. Fans do have a suspect, though: the pass rush drew more blame than any other unit.
Now Yahoo reports top pass rusher Chop Robinson is out with a concussion, and the 49ers are next. Is this an overreaction after one game, or did Miami just show you what this roster is?
Five more on tap
42%
Top concern
Share of Dolphins fans who named the pass rush their biggest worry, per SB Nation Reacts.
20%
Second on the list
The offensive line, per SB Nation Reacts. Less than half the pass rush total.
22%
"Other"
Coordinator Bobby Slowik, penalties and plain impatience with the rebuild all landed here, per SB Nation Reacts.
13%
Special teams
Fans put them on the list too, per SB Nation Reacts. Yahoo says Miami allowed long returns in Week 1.
13.5
Point underdog
Miami's spread against the 49ers this week, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Context, not a pick.
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