Coaching pressure mounts for Bowles, Harbaugh, Campbell in NFL Week 2

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Coaching pressure mounts for Bowles, Harbaugh, Campbell in NFL Week 2
Summary

As the NFL season progresses, coaching hot seats are beginning to heat up. Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers both face scrutiny after their teams started the season 0-2. The Buccaneers lost to the Cleveland Browns, marking a particularly poor performance for Bowles. Meanwhile, the Chargers suffered consecutive losses, including one to the Las Vegas Raiders, raising questions about Harbaugh's leadership. Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions is also under pressure following a close win against the New Orleans Saints and a loss to the Buffalo Bills. Speculation around these coaches could intensify with future matchups against strong opponents ahead.

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  • Todd Bowles' Buccaneers drop to 0-2 after loss to the Browns.
  • Jim Harbaugh's Chargers lose consecutive games, including to the Raiders.
  • Dan Campbell's Lions experience coaching questions after close and large-margin losses.
  • Coaching pressure may increase with challenging upcoming matchups for all three teams.
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  • 1:36 AMYahoo SportsNFL Hot Seat Watch Week 2: Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles, Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh, Lions’ Dan Campbell Among Coaches on Notice
What they're saying
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So early into the NFL season, we are already seeing some head coaches’ seats around the league get hot. It’s way too early for actual changes, but those conversations are beginning, and Week 2 gave us more proof of where these coaches stand.

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