{"id":376252,"date":"2025-12-30T01:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T01:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/376252\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T01:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T01:18:10","slug":"nfl-head-coach-hot-seat-tracker-heading-into-week-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/376252\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL head coach hot seat tracker heading into Week 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several NFL head coaches are sweating about their job security as we enter Week 18.<\/p>\n<p>Is grinding out a victory in the final game of the regular season enough to save jobs? Brian Daboll (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/new-york-giants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Giants<\/a>) and Brian Callahan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/tennessee-titans\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Titans<\/a>) have already been relieved of their duties. Who will join them in the unemployment line?<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the latest &#8220;Hot Seat Coach Tracker&#8221; along with their opponent this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>1. Pete Carroll &#8211; Las Vegas Raiders (2-14)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday- 4:25pm ET vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> (6-10)<\/p>\n<p>Currently in line for the No. 1 overall pick in April&#8217;s NFL Draft, this first season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/las-vegas-raiders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raiders<\/a> has been a complete disaster for Pete Carroll.<\/p>\n<p>Player relation issues, the mid-season firings of both his offensive and special teams coordinators, and general poor performance across the board make him the top candidate to be fired. The offensive minded Carroll&#8217;s Raiders are also scoring the fewest points-per-game in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" image_resolution=\"16:9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27369876.jpg.webp.webp\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"image-credit\">          Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images    <\/p>\n<p>MORE:\u00a0<a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/san-francisco-49ers\/news\/nfl-week-18-schedule-games-impact-playoff-picture-most\/db03177613990473f89c8635\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL Week 18 schedule: the games that impact the playoff picture most<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Kevin Stefanski &#8211; Cleveland Browns (4-12)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday- 1:00pm ET at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cincinnati-bengals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> (6-10)<\/p>\n<p>The shine has come off of Kevin Stefanski&#8217;s pair of NFL Coach of the Year awards. Three wins last year, and a ceiling of five in 2025 might not be good enough for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Browns<\/a> owner Jimmy Haslam.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanski&#8217;s biggest advocate, former chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta, has departed the organization. There&#8217;s no clear franchise quarterback in place, and a miserable 16.4 point-per-game average (31st) points to starting fresh in Cleveland after six seasons.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" image_resolution=\"16:9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_26811225.jpg.webp.webp\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a03. John Gannon &#8211; Arizona Cardinals (3-13)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday- 4:25pm ET at L.A. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rams<\/a> (11-4)<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinals<\/a> have collapsed, losing 11 of their last 12 games following a promising 2-0 start.<\/p>\n<p>Kyler Murray&#8217;s future with the team is doubtful, the offense is flat, and the defense has allowed the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/stats\/team\/_\/view\/defense\/table\/passing\/sort\/totalPointsPerGame\/dir\/asc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fourth most PPG<\/a>\u00a0in the league. After three straight losing seasons (15-35 record), and a probable change at quarterback, the franchise may decide on a full reboot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" image_resolution=\"16:9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_25129502.jpg.webp.webp\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4. Raheem Morris &#8211; Atlanta Falcons (6-9, before playing Monday Night vs. L.A Rams)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday- 1:00pm ET vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/new-orleans-saints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Orleans Saints<\/a> (6-10)<\/p>\n<p>Despite a talented roster (especially on offense), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/atlanta-falcons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Falcons<\/a> will miss the playoffs for a second straight year with Morris at the helm. Questionable play-calling, game management, and a confusing quarterback situation have all contributed to underwhelming results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Owner Arthur Blank may feel it&#8217;s time to cut his losses, and blow up the entire regime.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" image_resolution=\"16:9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_26810419.jpg.webp.webp\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Honorable Mentions- Todd Bowles (Buccaneers), Mike McDaniel (Dolphins), Zac Taylor (Bengals)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MORE:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/kevin-stefanski-safe-should-browns-still-make-coach-change\/7c3cec4dc41faf938050fd89\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Is Kevin Stefanski safe? Should Browns still make a coaching change after beating the Steelers?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/ill-be-damned-myles-garrett-reacts-idea-browns-tanking\/61bae1e1324578a1987cc43e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8216;I&#8217;ll be damned&#8217;: Myles Garrett reacts to the idea of Browns tanking<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/garrett-calls-out-steelers-after-not-breaking-sack-record\/d1e8338626a3bb63fb409e71\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Myles Garrett calls out Steelers after not breaking sack record in Browns win<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens\/news\/ravens-players-and-fans-reactions-browns-upset-steelers\/49eb7f6ae5f2851fb5b7e3dd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ravens players and fans wild social media reactions to Browns upset win vs. Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/judkins-still-browns-future-running-back-after-leg-injury\/c027e4fd4d0e0c753e28a259\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Is Judkins still the Browns&#8217; future at RB after his catastrophic leg injury?<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/browns-defense-best-nfl-steelers-mike-tomlin-weighs\/e9f08ae5d53bacce4157be05\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Browns defense best in the NFL? Steelers&#8217; Mike Tomlin weighs in<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/news\/trade-myles-garrett-media-calling-browns-deal-star\/312f7572a4472c3c180573f7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trade Myles Garrett? Media calling for Browns to deal star<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Several NFL head coaches are sweating about their job security as we enter Week 18. 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