The NFL Playoff Picture and Potential Coaching Changes
NFL Playoff Picture Update
With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Cincinnati Bengals have already clinched playoff berths, while the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers are in strong position to join them.
There are still a number of teams in contention for the remaining playoff spots, including the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Chargers. The Ravens need to win their remaining two games and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs. The Jets need to win their final game and have the Patriots lose in order to make the playoffs. The Chargers need to win their final two games and have the Jets and Patriots both lose in order to make the playoffs.
Potential Coaching Changes
In addition to the playoff race, there are also a number of coaching changes that could be made this offseason. The New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans are both expected to fire their head coaches, Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel, respectively.
Belichick has been the head coach of the Patriots for 23 seasons, and he has led the team to six Super Bowl victories. However, the Patriots have struggled in recent years, and they are currently 8-8 this season. Belichick is expected to be a hot commodity on the coaching market, and he could land a job with a number of teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders.
Vrabel has been the head coach of the Titans for five seasons, and he has led the team to three playoff appearances. However, the Titans have also struggled in recent years, and they are currently 7-9 this season. Vrabel is expected to be a candidate for a number of head coaching jobs, including the Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, and Denver Broncos.