NFL fan sentiment and team performance trends

NFL fan sentiment is being tracked for several franchises during the 2026 season. Initially, Kansas City Chiefs fans showed high confidence in the team’s trajectory and support for rookie Kahlil Benson, despite an injury to Josh Simmons. Seattle Seahawks fans also reported high optimism following a record twelve-game winning streak, even as the team managed various injuries.

Following a loss to the Washington Commanders, Seahawks fan sentiment shifted toward gauging confidence regarding a challenging October schedule, which includes matchups against the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Kansas City Chiefs. Concurrently, surveys have targeted San Francisco 49ers fans to predict if the team’s undefeated streak will continue through their upcoming bye week, involving games against the Denver Broncos, Washington, and the Atlanta Falcons.

Recent polling shows continued optimism for the Kansas City Chiefs, with nearly 80% of fans believing the team will remain undefeated through their next two AFC West matchups. However, approximately half of those respondents identified the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks as the most likely opportunity for the team to suffer its first loss.

In contrast, confidence among Minnesota Vikings fans has declined significantly. Following a Week 3 victory over Tampa Bay, only 41% of fans believe the team is moving in the right direction, down from 75% the previous week. While the defense has performed well, fans cited offensive issues as a primary concern, specifically identifying quarterback play as the biggest problem for 43% of respondents.