Cardinals fans are feeling a massive surge of confidence, with 55% now backing the team’s direction , a huge jump from recent weeks. But here’s the kicker, the head-scratching part: a whopping 73% of those same fans are NOT buying this week’s defensive performance. Seriously, what gives?
The Fan Confidence Paradox
This just feels wild. The defense and special teams apparently won a game, which the author of the original survey points to as the *only* real reason for this jump in fan confidence. Think about it: the offense? It has not been good. It is injured, and the wide receivers, who were supposed to be the strength of the unit, look mostly irrelevant. So, you’ve got this scenario where the defense steps up, helps snag a win, and boosts overall team confidence, but the majority of the fanbase looks at that defense and says, “Nah, not convinced yet.” It’s like celebrating a birthday cake but refusing to eat a slice.
Underdog Status and Defensive Doubts
On October 18, 2026, we saw Zaven Collins #25, Josh Sweat #10, and L.J. Collier #91 celebrating a sack by Sweat against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This is exactly the kind of play that should inspire belief. Yet, the fan sentiment clearly shows a deep-seated skepticism, despite plays like this. Even the oddsmakers aren’t fully convinced, with the Cardinals coming in as 4.5-point underdogs according to FanDuel Sportsbook for “this one.” It just makes you wonder, if the defense is the *only* thing working right now, and the fans don’t trust it, what’s really driving that 55% confidence?
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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