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New Data Ranks Dolphins Fans #3 Most Committed in NFL: Attendance Increased After Worst Season

Originally posted on Dolphins Talk | Last updated May 13, 2025 1:35 PM ET

Did you know that over the past few seasons, the average attendance of NFL games has been consistently over 18 million?* That’s a lot of committed fans!

But, which NFL fan base is the most committed?

To answer this question, the team at CanadaSportsBetting analyzed the attendance of NFL teams during their worst season (since 2000) and the following season. This data allowed us to pinpoint which fan bases are the most loyal, and which ones may be struggling to keep fans in the stands.

And, the Miami Dolphins ranked #3 – The team actually saw a 3.1% increase in attendance during their challenging 2007 season.

Here are some more of the top stats from the study:

The Minnesota Vikings ranked #1 for fan loyalty – the team saw a 6.9% increase in attendance during their challenging 2011 season.
Despite their disappointing 2014 season, the Tennessee Titans (#2) saw their fan attendance rise by 3.6%.
In stark contrast, the Detroit Lions ranked as the least committed fanbase – they suffered an 11.1% drop in attendance throughout their winless 2008 campaign.

For the full rankings, check out the top and bottom five fan bases below or view the detailed study online here: https://www.canadasportsbetting.ca/nfl-most-committed-fanbases/

The Most Committed NFL Fanbases:

Rank	Team	Worst Season (& Record)	Avg. Attendance (Worst Season)	Avg. Attendance (Season Before)	% Change in Attendance
1	Minnesota Vikings	2011 (3–13)	62,816	58,751	6.92%
2	Tennessee Titans	2014 (2–14)	68,554	66,113	3.69%
3	Miami Dolphins	2007 (1–15)	72,185	69,953	3.19%
4	Pittsburgh Steelers	2003 (6–10)	65,782	63,966	2.84%
5	Las Vegas Raiders	2006 (2–14)	64,982	63,341	2.59%

The Least Committed NFL Fanbases:

Rank	Team	Worst Season (& Record)	Avg. Attendance (Worst Season)	Avg. Attendance (Season Before)	% Change in Attendance
1	Detroit Lions	2008 (0–16)	54,497	61,304	-11.10%
2	New York Jets	2020 (2–14)	71,676	78,523	-8.72%
3	Buffalo Bills	2001 (3–13)	62,872	68,662	-8.43%
4	Los Angeles Rams	2009 (1–15)	55,237	59,980	-7.91%
5	Cincinnati Bengals	2002 (2–14)	58,392	61,767	-5.46%