Miami Dolphins fans identify primary divisional rival in team poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Miami Dolphins supporters recently participated in a survey regarding the team’s most intense rivalry. A plurality of respondents selected the New York Jets, citing long-standing divisional friction as the primary factor. Other fans identified the Buffalo Bills as the current top rival, pointing to the team's recent on-field success and competitiveness. Some participants expressed frustration with the current NFL divisional structure, suggesting that realignment into the AFC South would better serve the franchise. Others argued that true rivalries are defined by historic animosity rather than current team records. The discourse highlighted a split in opinion regarding whether intensity stems from historical matchups against teams like the New York Jets or the contemporary performance of divisional opponents.
- •Miami Dolphins fans identified the New York Jets as the team's primary rival.
- •Respondents frequently cited the Buffalo Bills as a significant contemporary threat.
- •Some fans proposed shifting the team to the AFC South to foster new rivalries.
- •Participants debated whether historical enmity or current win-loss records define a rivalry.
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