NFL Energy Rankings Week 12: Lions, Payments rolling, plus teaching sizzling seat check-in

The NFL teaching carousel seems like it would do good enterprise this offseason. Two head coaches have already got been fired, and one in all them one way or the other will not be Doug Pederson (but), and 10 or 11 extra would possibly earlier than the beginning of the 2025 season, together with a pair chances are you’ll not consider

The Week 12 Energy Rankings will verify in on job safety in any respect 32 franchises. How sizzling precisely is everybody’s seat? Chilly? Room temperature? How about blazing sizzling, Matt Eberflus?

We’ve additionally shaken issues up on the prime, and the bully ball Detroit Lions and coach Dan Campbell are again on prime and searching like they intend to remain there.

1. Detroit Lions (9-1)

Final week: 2

Sunday: Beat Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

There’s no higher marriage of coach and metropolis than in Detroit the place Dan Campbell has been a one-man metropolis revitalization effort. The Lions are 23-7  (together with playoffs) because the starting of final season. They’d 38 first downs and outgained the Jaguars by 475 yards Sunday. Detroit has crushed three groups by no less than 38 factors this season, and its level differential (plus-15.9 per recreation) is on tempo to be second-highest within the NFL since no less than 2000 behind solely the 2007 Patriots, in accordance with TruMedia. “If folks obtained issues with what we’re doing or complaining about it, they will simply come out right here and play higher soccer. That’s the one repair to this downside,” cornerback Carlton Davis stated.

Up subsequent: at Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Final week: 4

Sunday: Beat Kansas Metropolis 30-21

Seat temperature verify: Cool

Sean McDermott will not be going to be absolutely embraced in Buffalo till he no less than will get the Payments to the Tremendous Bowl, however ending the Chiefs’ good season is sweet for morale. McDermott, who’s 82-43 since taking the job in 2017, has gone to just one convention title recreation, and Kansas Metropolis ended the Payments’ season there. Sunday established the Payments as an actual contender this season, however they’re going to must show it once more and possibly in opposition to the identical outdated foe.

Up subsequent: Bye

3. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (9-1)

Final week: 1

Sunday: Misplaced 30-21 to Buffalo Payments

Seat temperature verify: Gold

That’s not a typo that ought to learn chilly. Andy Reid’s seat is a throne. The 66-year-old will go away Kansas Metropolis when he’s prepared and never earlier than. He’s below contract by the 2029 season, and that contract is value $100 million, in accordance with Sportico. Reid wants 62 extra wins to move Don Shula and turn out to be the NFL’s all-time winningest coach within the common season. He must keep on a torrid tempo to get there by the tip of this contract, however he’s on a torrid tempo now.

Up subsequent: at Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Final week: 6

Sunday: Beat Baltimore Ravens 18-16

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

Whereas the remainder of the NFL world marvels at the truth that Mike Tomlin has by no means had a dropping season in 18 years in Pittsburgh, Steelers followers have been questioning when he’s going to have one other big-time profitable one. Perhaps it’s this 12 months. Pittsburgh is profitable Tomlin’s approach, too. The Steelers are second in scoring protection (16.2 ppg) and doing simply sufficient on offense (14th in scoring, 23.3 ppg). On Sunday, they gained for the second time this season with out scoring a landing.

Up subsequent: at Cleveland Browns, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET

Final week: 5

Thursday: Beat Washington Commanders 26-18

Seat temperature verify: Room

Nick Sirianni is the one coach who’s headed towards a double-digit win season and remains to be not utterly safe in his job. Sirianni is now 42-19 in 4 years in Philadelphia. That makes him the second-winningest energetic coach within the league (68.9 %) behind Jim Harbaugh. Don Shula gained a decrease share of video games as a head coach than Sirianni has, however, if we’re being sincere, we might see Sirianni doing one thing goofy sufficient earlier than the tip of the season that Philly’s entrance workplace makes a change.

Up subsequent: at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Final week: 7

Sunday: Beat Chicago Bears 20-19

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

It’s exhausting to determine what the Packers’ ceiling is that this season. Jordan Love is tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions, however he had Sunday’s highest yards per try (15.4). What’s a lot simpler is assessing Matt LaFleur’s worth. His 67.7 profitable share is third greatest amongst energetic coaches and twelfth all time amongst qualifying coaches. Packers followers may be antsy as a result of he hasn’t been to a convention title recreation since 2020, however they should respect what they’ve.

Up subsequent: vs. San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

Final week: 8

Sunday: Beat Tennessee Titans 23-13

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

Is there one knock on Kevin O’Connell? Of the ten head coaches employed in 2022, he’s the winningest and one in all solely two with a profitable file. He moved to 28-16 Sunday. O’Connell survived Kirk Cousins’ season-ending damage final 12 months. He’s thriving this 12 months after J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending damage. He was good sufficient and safe sufficient to rent Brian Flores as his defensive coordinator. Actually, discover an individual who will say one thing dangerous about him.

Up subsequent: at Chicago Bears, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

This graphic is wild pic.twitter.com/9QaYv6wJSV

— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) November 17, 2024

8. Baltimore Ravens (7-4)

Final week: 3

Sunday: Misplaced 18-16 to Pittsburgh Steelers

Seat temperature verify: Cool

After 17 years and a Tremendous Bowl title, it needs to be chilly, however then a recreation like Sunday occurs. John Harbaugh is the second-longest tenured NFL head coach, however he simply fell to 15-21 in head-to-head matchups in opposition to the longest-tenured one (Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin). The Ravens are probably the most penalized staff (92 for 763 yards), a complete to which they contributed 12 flags for 80 yards in opposition to the Steelers.

Up subsequent: at Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

9. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)

Final week: 10

Sunday: Beat Cincinnati Bengals 34-27

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

If Jim Harbaugh can kill “Chargering,” what can’t he do? Sunday evening’s shootout in opposition to Cincinnati was the type this group appears to all the time lose, however no matter magic Harbaugh brings to his groups carried them by. After the Bengals tied the sport at 27-27 early within the fourth quarter, Cincinnati missed two discipline objectives and had 4 pointless possessions. Los Angeles then marched for the game-winning landing. What else is it however magic? Harbaugh improved to 51-22-1 as an NFL coach, and his profitable share (.696) places him fifth all time and greatest amongst energetic coaches.

Up subsequent: vs. Baltimore Ravens, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

Textual content from an NFC GM: “The quantity of remorse some groups have for not hiring Jim Harbaugh after they had the prospect… It’s very actual.”

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 18, 2024

10. Washington Commanders (7-4)

Final week: 9

Thursday: Misplaced to Philadelphia Eagles 26-18

Seat temperature verify: Cool

Even after a two-game dropping streak, virtually everybody in Washington remains to be smiling. Jayden Daniels is the largest cause for that, however Dan Quinn deserves credit score, too. Quinn’s upbeat, high-octane model has been good for a Commanders group that wanted some good vibes. If there’s a priority, it’s that Daniels is twenty fourth in EPA per dropback (minus-.08) within the final two weeks in contrast with second within the first 9 weeks (.35). It could possibly be a blip, nevertheless it could possibly be defenses found out the rookie and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Up subsequent: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Final week: 17

Sunday: Beat Atlanta Falcons 38-6

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

Sean Payton accomplished a four-game sweep of the NFC South on Sunday. Why is that vital? It’s the division the place Payton coached for the Saints for 15 years, profitable 63.1 % of his video games. He’s now .500 with the Broncos and has Denver pointed towards the playoffs and rookie quarterback Bo Nix within the rookie of the 12 months dialog. Payton can also be prime 20 all-time in regular-season wins amongst NFL head coaches (166).

Up subsequent: at Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

Final week: 13

Monday: Beat Dallas Cowboys 34-10

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

DeMeco Ryans is 17-11 in Houston after trouncing the Cowboys on Monday evening. Former Ryans teammate J.J. Watt appeared on the “ManningCast” broadcast and stated he wasn’t stunned by Ryans’ success. “I knew he could be an ideal head coach. All of us did after we have been taking part in collectively,” Watt stated. “I purchased my home in Houston throughout the road from him as a result of if it was a ok spot for DeMeco to dwell in, it was ok for me. DeMeco was the right particular person to take this metropolis again to the place the place they have been pleased with their soccer staff.”

Up subsequent: vs. Tennessee Titans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Final week: 11

Sunday: Bye

Seat temperature verify: Cool

After a 2-4 begin, Arizona has gained 4 straight video games, and Jonathan Gannon has the Cardinals as probably the most stunning division chief of the season. Gannon took over a corporation that had had one profitable season within the earlier seven years. These Cardinals are within the prime half of the league in scoring (23.8 ppg), scoring protection (22 ppg allowed) and level differential (18).

Up subsequent: at Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

14. Seattle Seahawks (5-5)

Final week: 19

Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 20-17

Seat temperature verify: Cool

Mike Macdonald hasn’t completed a lot to enhance Seattle’s protection but. The Seahawks are twenty first within the league in factors allowed (23.8 per recreation), however this staff nonetheless is taking part in exhausting for him. Seattle had misplaced 5 of six getting into Sunday’s recreation and got here from behind twice on the highway in opposition to the 49ers. The Seahawks are tied for second within the NFC West and play division chief Arizona twice within the subsequent three weeks.

Up subsequent: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

Final week: 18

Sunday: Beat New England Patriots 28-22

Seat temperature verify: Chilly

Can we level out that Sean McVay is 20-24 since his Tremendous Bowl win or will folks yell at us? They may have a proper to yell as a result of McVay’s affect off the sector is simply as spectacular as his file. Perhaps extra. At 38, he might go away the job in the present day and nonetheless have had an outsized affect on the sport. The Falcons’ Zac Robinson, The Bucs’ Liam Coen, the Packers’ Matt LaFleur, the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell and the Bengals’ Zac Taylor are among the many present crop of play callers who labored for McVay in Los Angeles.

Up subsequent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET

16. San Francisco 49ers (5-5)

Final week: 12

Sunday: Misplaced to Seattle Seahawks 20-17

Seat temperature verify: Room

Kyle Shanahan needs to be utterly secure. By some means he’s not. The 49ers are within the prime half of the league in scoring (25 ppg) and scoring protection (22.2 ppg allowed), however one thing’s not clicking. San Francisco has superior no less than to the NFC Championship Sport the final three years and has been to 2 Tremendous Bowls below Shanahan, however followers are beginning to get stressed. Hopefully, possession will not be. There’s a greater probability the 49ers worsen and never higher in the event that they make a training change.

Up subsequent: at Inexperienced Bay Packers, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

17. Atlanta Falcons (6-5)

Final week: 14

Sunday: Misplaced to Denver Broncos 38-6

Seat temperature verify: Cool

There’s no situation wherein Raheem Morris will not be again for a second season in Atlanta subsequent 12 months, however the vibes aren’t practically nearly as good as they have been a few weeks in the past. Sunday’s loss was the Falcons’ third worst since 2010, and the protection, which is Morris’ aspect of the ball, seems helpless for the time being. Morris has Atlanta within the NFC South pole place, however his .386 profitable share is the worst amongst qualifying energetic head coaches.

Up subsequent: Bye

Final week: 16

Sunday: Bye

Seat temperature verify: Room

Todd Bowles has gained two division titles within the final two years. He had the Buccaneers proper again within the NFC South combine this season earlier than receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans have been injured. Offensive coordinator Liam Coen was an ideal rent. Nonetheless, Bowles has one double-digit win season in his seven seasons as a full-time head coach. His .423 profession profitable share is in Herm Edwards, Chan Gailey and Wealthy Kotite territory.

Up subsequent: at New York Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Final week: 21

Sunday: Beat New York Jets 28-27

Seat temperature verify: Room

Shane Steichen’s dealing with of the quarterback state of affairs didn’t instill confidence. Perhaps that’s as a result of he needed to translate the ideas of possession and the entrance workplace, or perhaps he’s only a second-year head coach not utterly snug within the function but. After declaring Joe Flacco his starter early final week, Steichen reversed course the subsequent day and swapped to Anthony Richardson, who led a 70-yard drive and scored the profitable landing on a 4-yard run inside the ultimate minute Sunday. The win evened Steichen’s file at 14-14.

Up subsequent: vs. Detroit Lions, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

20. Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)

Final week: 15

Sunday: Misplaced to Los Angeles Chargers 34-27

Seat temperature verify: Heat

It seems just like the Bengals are about to overlook the playoffs whereas having the NFL’s chief in landing passes (Joe Burrow, 27), main receiver (Ja’Marr Chase, 1,056) and chief in sacks (Trey Hendrickson, 11.5). Zac Taylor is now 41-51-1, and there are indicators of pressure. “I play soccer on the sector. I don’t name performs for us,” Chase stated Sunday evening when requested why the Bengals can’t shut out wins.

Up subsequent: Bye

Ja’Marr Chase can also be pissed off with staff’s incapability to complete video games. How? “Ask Zac. Ask the coaches. Don’t ask me. I play soccer on the sector. I don’t name performs for us.” pic.twitter.com/GOzY5EjOhS

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) November 18, 2024

Final week: 20

Sunday: Beat Las Vegas Raiders 34-19

Seat temperature verify: Cool

The Dolphins already are practically 5 video games behind Buffalo within the division race, however they nonetheless have a 28 % probability to make the playoffs, in accordance with The Athletic’s projections. Nobody actually desires to see Miami if it does make the playoffs due to its explosive means. The Dolphins are prime 10 in explosive play price (12.1 %) regardless of not having beginning quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for half the season. Mike McDaniel is now 24-20 in three seasons. The one cause there’s any angst in Miami is how dangerous this staff regarded with out Tagovailoa.

Up subsequent: vs. New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

22. New England Patriots (3-8)

Final week: 22

Sunday: Misplaced to Los Angeles Rams 28-20

Seat temperature verify: Cool

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye has saved rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. Maye hasn’t made the Patriots a winner, however he’s proven sufficient flashes that Mayo’s resolution to slowly work him into the lineup looks like the appropriate one. Maye’s EPA per dropback (.04) is nineteenth within the league, and he’s thrown 9 landing passes in six begins. Mayo’s efficiency hasn’t been nearly as good, however the quarterback is taking consideration away from that. To Mayo’s credit score, he’s not denying that.

Up subsequent: at Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

#Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says he must be higher, the assistant coaches should be higher, and the gamers have to do higher.

“We now have sufficient expertise in our locker room to be an excellent soccer staff. We simply gotta be capable of put it collectively.” pic.twitter.com/Xc7reyuJJ2

— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) November 17, 2024

23. Chicago Bears (4-6)

Final week: 23

Sunday: Misplaced to Inexperienced Bay Packers 20-19

Seat temperature verify: Really on hearth

Altering offensive coordinators labored for a half, however past slight enchancment from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, there was nothing to counsel Matt Eberflus is making a optimistic affect on the staff. Cairo Santos’ 46-yard discipline objective on the ultimate play of the sport was blocked. The kick was tried on second-and-8 after the Bears turned down the prospect to run one other play and get nearer. Then Packers gamers stated after the sport they knew they may get a block on this recreation. That’s a foul search for an embattled coach, which Eberflus actually is.

Up subsequent: vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

24. New Orleans Saints (4-7)

Final week: 28

Sunday: Beat Cleveland Browns 35-14

Seat temperature verify: Already an interim

If we solely keep in mind interim head coach Darren Rizzi for the toilet-clogging story, he could have contributed to the sport, nevertheless it could possibly be that Rizzi hangs round somewhat longer. He’s 2-0 since taking up for Dennis Allen, and New Orleans has such a big rebuild arising that perhaps a caretaker coach whom the gamers like is an effective match. Taysom Hill had 138 speeding yards, 50 receiving yards and 18 passing yards for Rizzi on Sunday.

Up subsequent: Bye

25. New York Jets (3-8)

Final week: 24

Sunday: Misplaced to Indianapolis Colts 28-27

Seat temperature verify: Already an interim

Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich couldn’t flip across the Jets’ season, however we shouldn’t have anticipated any mortal to try this. Their offense has been dangerous all season (18.5 ppg, twenty sixth in NFL). Their protection has been dangerous since Robert Saleh was fired (26.2 ppg allowed, twenty fourth in NFL since Week 6). Now they’re making an attempt to determine if their struggling 40-year-old quarterback is coming again and if their proprietor goes to take off once more to be ambassador to the UK. Completely regular staff.

Up subsequent: Bye

26. Dallas Cowboys (3-7)

Final week: 25

Monday: Misplaced to Houston Texans 34-10

Seat temperature verify: Who is aware of?

Jerry Jones would possibly hearth Mike McCarthy tomorrow. He would possibly maintain McCarthy for an additional 10 years. He would possibly go away McCarthy part of the staff in his will. Actually, who is aware of with Jones? He stored Jason Garrett for 10 years though Garrett gained solely two playoff video games. McCarthy gained 12 video games in every of the final three common seasons, however Monday evening was the Cowboys’ fifth straight loss.

Up subsequent: at Washington Commanders, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

27. Carolina Panthers (3-7)

Final week: 27

Sunday: Bye

Seat temperature verify: Cool

No one’s actually on stable floor when David Tepper is operating the present. Counting interims, the Panthers proprietor has employed seven head coaches since shopping for the staff in 2018, however Dave Canales has gained two straight video games and gotten slight enchancment from Bryce Younger. The wager right here is that irrespective of Carolina’s end, Tepper will go for a tiny measure of stability and provides Canales an opportunity with a brand new quarterback.

Up subsequent: vs. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

28. New York Giants (2-8)

Final week: 29

Sunday: Bye

Seat temperature verify: Heat

Group proprietor John Mara stated in late October that he had no plans to fireside Brian Daboll throughout or after the season. Plans change typically. New York has misplaced 5 video games in a row and 11 of its final 14 courting to final season. Since being named Coach of the Yr after a 9-7-1 debut season, Daboll is 8-19. If he retains his job, it’ll be by making the argument that he’s not the one who wished to increase quarterback Daniel Jones and let operating again Saquon Barkley stroll out the door. Jones was despatched to the bench on Monday.

Up subsequent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)

Final week: 26

Sunday: Misplaced to Miami Dolphins 34-19

Seat temperature verify: Sizzling

Antonio Pierce is 7-12 in two seasons after the Raiders obtained blown out by Miami on Sunday. They’ve bounced forwards and backwards between quarterbacks all 12 months lengthy and by no means felt like a menace within the AFC West or anyplace else. Jakobi Meyers was Las Vegas’ main rusher Sunday with one carry for 20 yards. At the least there’s Brock Bowers, who had 13 catches for 126 yards in opposition to the Dolphins. With new minority proprietor Tom Brady within the constructing, it appears unlikely majority proprietor Mark Davis will stand pat with Pierce as head coach.

Up subsequent: vs. Denver Broncos, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

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— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 17, 2024

30. Cleveland Browns (2-8)

Final week: 30

Sunday: Misplaced to New Orleans Saints 35-14

Seat temperature verify: Room

Sunday’s recreation was tied getting into the fourth quarter earlier than the wheels got here off for the Browns, and wheels coming off appears to be the theme of this season. For a lot of the season, the blame for all the Browns’ points fell on Deshaun Watson, however Watson’s out and this staff nonetheless has a number of points below Kevin Stefanski, who’s 39-38 in 5 seasons as a head coach. Stefanski is a type of guys who could have one other job per week after Cleveland fires him if he desires it, and a recent begin may be good for each side.

Up subsequent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET

31. Tennessee Titans (2-8)

Final week: 31

Sunday: Misplaced to Minnesota Vikings 23-13

Seat temperature verify: Cool

Brian Callahan will not be going to be fired after his first season, however the entire “Let’s transfer on from Mike Vrabel” factor appears like a mistake as Thanksgiving approaches. The extra doubtless change in Tennessee might be at quarterback, the place Will Levis is thirty fifth amongst qualifying quarterbacks in EPA per dropback (minus-.16). Callahan will get one other shot with a quarterback of his selecting subsequent 12 months.

Up subsequent: at Houston Texans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

32. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9)

Final week: 32

Sunday: Misplaced to Detroit Lions 52-6

Seat temperature verify: Pile of ashes

If Matt Eberflus’ seat is on hearth, then Pederson’s has already burned up utterly, leaving solely embers. Each time Pederson is lastly fired — and now’s most likely the very best time not solely as a result of the Jaguars have a bye week however as a result of he’s a superbly symmetrical 62-62-1 within the common season in his profession — Jacksonville will start searching for its fifth full-time head coach since 2016.

Up subsequent: Bye

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