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Arizona Cardinals fans are already abandoning the bandwagon

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. One week makes all the difference. The Cardinals were a meager…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals fans are already abandoning the bandwagon
Key Things to Know
  • Fan confidence in the direction of the Arizona Cardinals dropped by nearly 30% following a recent loss.
  • A survey revealed that 64% of fans do not expect the Cardinals to be competitive against the San Francisco 49ers.
  • The Cardinals shifted from 4.5-point to 8.5-point underdogs ahead of their upcoming game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fan confidence in the Arizona Cardinals has sharply declined following a poor offensive performance, according to the latest SB Nation Reacts survey. While 85% of fans previously believed the franchise was heading in the right direction after their defensive outing against the Los Angeles Chargers, that sentiment dropped by nearly 30% after their subsequent defeat.

Looking ahead to their upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, fan optimism remains low, with 64% of surveyed supporters doubting the team will be competitive. Consequently, FanDuel Sportsbook shifted the Cardinals from 4.5-point underdogs to 8.5-point underdogs for the division contest.

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