Miami Dolphins discuss potential rivals and focus for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
On September 23, 2026, Miami Dolphins fans are engaged in a discussion about which team should be considered the primary rival for the Dolphins moving forward. The focus has shifted from the New England Patriots, historically the team's longest-standing competitor, to the Buffalo Bills and their quarterback Josh Allen. Last season saw the Patriots reemerge as a threat under second-year quarterback Drake Maye, prompting Dolphins supporters to weigh in on who the franchise should aim to surpass in roster and play quality.
- •Discussion centers on which team the Dolphins should focus on in the AFC East.
- •Dolphins historically chased the New England Patriots for nearly two decades.
- •Josh Allen's Bills have emerged as a primary competitor.
- •Patriots appear as a recent threat after a Super Bowl appearance last season.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins Discussion: Team To Beat Edition
"We ask Dolphins fans which team in the division or conference should be the front offices focus as the “team to beat.”
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