Ten NFL head coaches make debuts in Week 1 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
In Week 1 of the NFL, 10 new head coaches made their respective debuts, contributing to the competitive of Sunday’s games. The Tennessee Titans, under Robert Saleh, faced challenges against the New York Jets, struggling with defensive pressure. The Browns, led by Todd Monken, started poorly, with Deshaun Watson throwing an interception early in their game against Jacksonville. Miami's Jeff Hafley saw his Dolphins lose ground despite being favored, while Mike McCarthy's Steelers secured a narrow victory over the Falcons, featuring Cooper Rush at quarterback. Coaches like Klint Kubiak of the Raiders also made their first appearances during this significant week.
- •Robert Saleh's Titans struggled against the Jets in his debut.
- •Deshaun Watson's early interception left the Browns vulnerable.
- •Jeff Hafley's Dolphins failed to compete against expected challenges.
- •Mike McCarthy's Steelers won a tight game against the Falcons.
- •Ten head coaches debuted, including six first-time NFL head coaches.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking every NFL head coaching debut in Week 1, from John Harbaugh to Robert Saleh
"10 head coaches made their team debuts on Sunday. Here's who impressed the most.
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