Zac Taylor rated among NFL coaches on hot seat after Bengals' slow start
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is ranked No. 5 among 12 coaches on the hot seat following the team's 2-2 start, according to SI's Conor Orr. The Bengals suffered a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, raising concerns over their offensive performance, particularly with quarterback Joe Burrow's struggles in a play-action-oriented scheme. Taylor reported on October 5 that top receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are day-to-day with injuries as the team looks to rebound in the upcoming weeks.
- •Bengals start season 2-2 after losing to Jaguars in Week 4.
- •Zac Taylor ranked No. 5 on the hot seat among NFL coaches.
- •Concerns raised over Joe Burrow's adaptation to offensive scheme.
- •Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins listed as day-to-day with injuries.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Zac Taylor among NFL coaches on hot seat, per SI's Conor Orr
"SI's Conor Orr ranks Bengals head coach Zac Taylor No. 5 among 12 NFL head coaches on the hot seat, after Cincinnati's 2-2 start.
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