NFL coaches face scrutiny after disappointing starts to the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
After five weeks, several NFL coaches are reportedly under pressure, including Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders and Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers, both struggling to find wins. The Commanders sit at the bottom of the NFC East, while the Chargers remain winless this season. Coaching decisions have raised eyebrows, with Quinn criticized for game-ending gaffes and Harbaugh for controversial fourth-quarter calls. Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained some relief with a recent win but remains at risk amid ongoing struggles. Upcoming games could further determine job security in these precarious situations.
- •Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh are under pressure after poor starts.
- •The Commanders rank last in the NFC East with one win.
- •The Chargers are currently winless in the 2026 season.
- •Todd Bowles relieved some pressure with a win but remains on the hot seat.
- •Upcoming games will influence job security for these coaches.
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"These three coaches are a collective 2-12-1. One of them just suffered an all-time blunder and another is enduring the worst start he's ever had in his career.
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