Forty-seven percent of surveyed fans were dead wrong about Todd Bowles getting fired, because despite all the chatter, he is still the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as of October 9, 2026. That is just wild, man. The man was practically out the door, with almost half of the league’s fans expecting him to be the first coach canned before the season even wrapped.
The Coach On The Hot Seat Who Won’t Quit
It was a serious landslide, with Bowles snagging 47% of the votes for the first coach fired. Guys like DeMeco Ryans, Jim Harbaugh, Aaron Glenn, Matt LaFleur, and Nick Sirianni also got some mentions, but nowhere near Bowles’ number. Everyone thought he was a goner by October 9th. But then, on Thursday Night Football in Week 5, Bowles and the Buccaneers did the unthinkable. They pulled out a win against the Dallas Cowboys, proving a lot of people wrong, and maybe, just maybe, buying himself another week.
Right now, the Bucs are sitting at a rough 1-4. Honestly, with that kind of record, it seems totally reasonable that most people still expect Bowles won’t make it through the entire 2026 season. But here’s the thing about this league: every week he’s still got the job, he gets another shot to prove his team right for sticking with him. You gotta respect that fight, even when the odds are stacked.
Rams Fans Are All In (Again), But What About Garrett?
Meanwhile, over in Los Angeles, Rams fans are on an emotional rollercoaster. One week, only 40% of their supporters thought the team was headed in the right direction. Then, they snagged a close win over the Eagles, and boom! Confidence polls are back up to 73%. Man, a single win can totally change the vibe in an instant. If the Rams manage to beat the Bills on Monday, that confidence is expected to jump back over 90%, which is where it was before Week 1. They’re actually 3.5-point favorites over Buffalo this week, according to FanDuel.
Here’s a twist: remember that huge trade where the Browns sent Myles Garrett to the Rams? Well, the Rams have yet to truly benefit from adding him to the team. In fact, going into Week 5, the Cleveland Browns, despite trading Garrett away, actually had a better record than the Rams. The Browns started 2026 stronger than anyone expected, kicking off the season at 3-1. But even with that good start, 46% of surveyed fans are still betting on the Browns to falter, expecting them to finish with a worse record than the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, and Las Vegas Raiders. “The Browns is the Browns” might be a joke, or it might be rallying cry for them. Either way, they’re fascinating to watch this season.
So, what’s next? The Rams have a chance to boost that fan confidence even higher against Buffalo, which is gonna be a serious test. And for Todd Bowles, every snap is another chance to defy the odds and prove everyone wrong. This league, man, it never disappoints.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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