Week 10 was another solid week for head coaches, as they saw their NFL teams earn some great victories, whether blowouts or close hard-fought battles.
A new interim head coach also earned his first win of the NFL season, and it looks like he is well on his way to turn his team around. However, some coaches might want to spend their downtime scoping out job postings and working on their resumes as their teams struggle.
Time is slowly running out to prepare troubled teams for a potential playoff run. The second half of the season is well on the way on a strong note, setting up for an even better finish.
Here are the grades for all 32 NFL teams’ head coaches after week 10 games.
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Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon: B+
Gannon’s Cardinals continued to amaze as they dismantled the woeful New York Jets 31-6. Kyler Murray threw a touchdown to Marvin Harrison Jr. with no interceptions and scored two rushing touchdowns, while James Conner scored a rushing touchdown. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, had three sacks and a fumble recovery against the Jets. Gannon said that after the game, Murray hasn’t hit the ceiling yet, as the Cardinals are showing that they have a lot of fight in them moving forward. Gannon deserves a lot of credit for helping revitalize this Cardinals unit.
Atlanta Falcons: Raheem Morris: D+
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Morris’ Falcons had an unexpected Sunday afternoon disappointment in the Big Easy, as they were stunned 17-20 against the New Orleans Saints. Kirk Cousins threw an interception with no touchdown passes, Bijan Robinson scored two rushing touchdowns, Drake London had 97 receiving yards, and Darnell Mooney had 96 receiving yards. The Falcons’ defense didn’t land a single sack or have any interceptions against Derek Carr. Morris said that after the game, the team had all of the chances in the world but neglected to capitalize on them. Morris and the Falcons travel westward for a week 11 match-up against the Denver Broncos.
Baltimore Ravens: John Harbaugh: A
Harbaugh coached a great game for the Ravens, as they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34 in nail-yet controversial fashion. Lamar Jackson looked elite, as he threw four touchdowns with no interceptions and wasn’t sacked. Derrick Henry bulldozed his way to score a touchdown, and Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, and Tylan Wallace each scored touchdowns. The defense had three sacks and a fumble recovery by Roqun Smith. Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken deserve much credit for making the offense an elite juggernaut throughout the game.
However, the defense got away with what should’ve been a penalty at the tail end of the game when they stopped the Bengals from attempting a two-point conversion. Harbaugh and the Ravens travel to the Keystone State for a second-straight divisional battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers in week 11.
Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott: B+
McDermott’s Bills played decently well on offense while performing better on defense as they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 30-20. Josh Allen threw two interceptions and scored a rushing touchdown, James Cook scored a rushing touchdown, and both Mack Hollins and Khalil Shakir stepped up in the absence of both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Bobby Babich, had four sacks, a fumble recovery from Damar Hamlin, and three interceptions, while one of those interceptions was returned by Taron Johnson for a 23-yard pick-six.
McDermott’s defense showed up in the clutch, as their takeaways kept the team afloat in their victory on the road. The Bills return home for a huge week 11 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town.
Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales: B
Canales’ Panthers may be one of the NFL’s worst teams, but they managed to pull off an impressive 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants in Munich, Germany. Bryce Young threw a touchdown to Ja’Tavion Sanders against no interceptions, and Chuba Hubbard rushed for 153 yards and scored a touchdown. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, had two sacks, a fumble recovery, and two interceptions against Daniel Jones. Canales said after the game that Young has made a great statement so far. However, he hasn’t named Young the starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2024 season. Luckily, Canales and the Panthers enter a bye week for week 11.
Chicago Bears: Matt Eberflus: F
Eberflus has lost control of his Bears, not unlike a Chicago chef dropping a scorching hot deep-dish pizza, as they lost an embarrassing 3-19 against the New England Patriots. Caleb Williams didn’t throw any touchdowns or interceptions, but he was sacked nine times, D’Andre Swift rushed for 59 yards, and Keenan Allen had 44 receiving yards. On defense, the Bears had a sack and an interception from T.J. Edwards. If any NFL head coach’s seat is increasing in temperature, it’s Eberflus’. The Bears need a miracle before 2024 becomes another wasted season, and they recently fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after losing to one of the worst defenses in the league.
Cincinnati Bengals: Zac Taylor: B-
Taylor’s Bengals played a very intense neck-and-neck battle against the Baltimore Ravens in their close yet controversial 34-35 loss under the lights. Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns against no interceptions, Ja’Marr Chase had 264 receiving yards and scored three touchdowns, Tanner Hudson scored a touchdown, and Chase Brown scored a rushing touchdown. The Bengals’ defense, coached by defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, failed to land any sacks or interceptions against Lamar Jackson all game. When Chase scored his third touchdown of the night, Taylor decided to go for a two-point conversion, which failed in the end.
During the attempt, the refs missed a defensive holding call against the Ravens and a late hit on Burrow, as he was hit in the helmet and facemask. In the end, Taylor defended his decision to go for two points, but it cost the team. Taylor and the Bengals travel west to Hollywood for a week 11 Sunday Night showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Cleveland Browns: Kevin Stefanski: Bye Week
Stefanski and the Browns need to turn things around as quickly as possible on offense while the defense remains the glue holding the team together, thanks to defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s coaching.
Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy: F
McCarthy’s Cowboys had a brutal afternoon, as they were crushed 6-34 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper Rush threw no touchdowns or interceptions and was benched for Trey Lance, who threw an interception. Rico Dowdle had 53 rushing yards, and the Cowboys’ passing attack had a combined 66 yards in the air. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, had five sacks, a fumble recovery, and an interception from Trevon Diggs.
McCarthy has started to lose the locker, as NFL linebacker Micah Parsons doesn’t approve of his head coach; as he said on X, Zach Martin and other veterans have put in a lot more work than McCarthy ever did. McCarthy and the Cowboys have to move on from this loss and focus on getting prepared for week 11 when they welcome the Houston Texans to town.
Denver Broncos: Sean Payton: C-
Payton’s Broncos came very close to ending the Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season but came up short. Chiefs’ linebacker Leo Chenal blocked Will Lutz’s kick, resulting in a 14-16 final score. Bo Nix threw two touchdowns against no interceptions, Austin Estime had 53 rushing yards, and Courtland Sutton and Devaughn Vele both scored touchdowns. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, had four sacks and held the Chiefs’ rushing attack to a combined 57 yards on the ground but no interceptions.
Payton and the Broncos need to improve on overcorrecting and reusing the same schemes that may have worked the previous week. Payton also credited the Chiefs for finding and exploiting a weakness in field goal protection. Payton and the Broncos return home for a week 11 showdown against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell: B-
Campbell’s Lions didn’t play their best game against the Houston Texans, but they did manage to come back from a 7-23 deficit to capture the win 26-23. Jared Goff threw two touchdowns against a whopping five interceptions, David Montgomery scored a rushing touchdown, Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 71 yards, and Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown both scored touchdowns. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, got the most out of his defensive unit, as they had four sacks and two interceptions against C.J. Stroud. Campbell’s Lions have some work to do on offense, but the defense won them the game, thanks to how tough and physical they have played against opposing offenses.
Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur: Bye Week
LeFleur’s Packers had a rough week nine against the Lions, but they should be able to bounce back in their week 11 game against the Chicago Bears in the Windy City if Jordan Love avoids turning the ball over.
Houston Texans: DeMeco Ryans: C-
Ryans’ Texans had a 23-7 lead against the Detroit Lions, but the team let it all slip away in their 23-26 loss on Sunday Night Football. C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass to John Metchie III against two interceptions, and Joe Mixon scored a rushing touchdown. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Matt Burke, had five interceptions against Jared Goff, but the pass rush couldn’t land a single sack against him. Ryan’s Texans offense had turnover problems of their own, as Stroud threw two interceptions, which affected the outcome of the game in the end. Ryans’ squad travels to AT&T Stadium for a week 11 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys.
Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen: C-
Steichen’s Colts had only a fair day, as they lost 20-30 against the Buffalo Bills at home. Joe Flacco threw two touchdowns against three costly interceptions and lost a fumble, Jonathan Taylor had 114 rushing yards, and Alec Pierce and Tyler Goodson both scored receiving touchdowns. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, had two sacks and two interceptions of their own against Josh Allen. As decent as Taylor and the Colts’ defense was against the Bills, it wasn’t enough, as Flacco had a tough afternoon, even though Steichen told the press he would keep Flacco as the starter… for now.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Doug Pederson: D
Pederson’s Jaguars had a rough Sunday afternoon, as they were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings 7-12. Mac Jones, starting in place of Trevor Lawrence (who is recovering from a left shoulder sprain), threw an interception and lost a fumble but scored a rushing touchdown. The Jaguars’ rushing attack had a combined 56 yards on the ground, and Evan Engram had 40 receiving yards. The Jaguars’ defense, coached by Ryan Nielsen, had a sack and three interceptions.
Pederson hasn’t lost hope, as he remarked, “I think our goals and everything are right in front of us, despite the mistakes and losses, obviously.” Pederson’s defense played well but wasn’t able to stop Vikings kicker John Parker Romo from kicking four field goals. Pederson and the Jaguars travel to the Motor City for a week 11 match-up against the Detroit Lions.
Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Reid: B+
Reid’s Chiefs’ undefeated season almost came to an end against the Denver Broncos. However, linebacker Leo Chenal blocked Will Lutz’s field goal and helped the team win a very close 16-14 ball game. Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown to Travis Kelce, and Kareem Hunt had 35 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards. The defense, coached by Steve Spagnuolo, only had two sacks and no interceptions.
Reid said, after the win, that there’s always room to improve from costly mistakes and is proud of the way his guys battled throughout the game against the Broncos. Reid and the Chiefs have a tough week 11 road match-up when they travel to Western New York for a showdown against the Buffalo Bills.
Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce: Bye Week
Pierce’s first full season as Raiders head coach has been a mess as this NFL team has struggled on all sides of the ball. Pierce and company need to turn things around as they get prepared to travel to South Beach and square off against the Miami Dolphins in week 11.
Los Angeles Chargers: Jim Harbaugh: A-
Harbaugh’s Chargers won a very nice 27-17 battle against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. Justin Herbert threw a touchdown to Quentin Johnston, scored a rushing touchdown, and wasn’t sacked at all. Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins both combined for 105 yards on the ground, and Ladd McConkey had 52 receiving yards. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, had seven sacks against Will Levis but no defensive turnovers. Harbaugh has fallen in love with Herbert and has nicknamed him “Beast Herbert.” Harbaugh and the Chargers continue their home defense as they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to town in week 11.
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay: D
McVay’s Rams had a rough Monday night, as they were stunned 15-23 against the Miami Dolphins. Matthew Stafford threw an interception against no touchdowns, Kyren Williams had 62 rushing yards, Cooper Kupp had 80 receiving yards, and Puka Nacua had 98 receiving yards. The Rams’ defense, coached by defensive coordinator Chris Shula, had three sacks, a fumble recovery, and an interception.
McVay received some heat for having his team kick a field goal from the four-yard line with 6:31 left in the game, which had fans scratching their heads as McVay had a chance to go for it on fourth down and potentially score a touchdown. McVay and the Rams travel east for a week 11 showdown against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, MA.
Miami Dolphins: Mike McDaniel: C+
McDaniel and the Dolphins returned to their winning ways as they defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-15. Tua Tagovailoa threw a touchdown to Tyreek Hill against an interception, the Dolphins’ rushing attack was held to a combined 67 yards on the ground, and Jaylen Waddle had 57 receiving yards. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, had an interception, four sacks, and a fumble recovery.
This win helped save the Dolphins’ season… for now, even though head coach McDaniel and this team have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to have a respectable season and potentially make the NFL playoffs. McDaniel and the Dolphins return home in week 11 and will welcome the Las Vegas Raiders to town.
Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O’Connell: C
O’Connell’s Vikings struggled against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their 12-7 victory. Sam Darnold threw three interceptions against no touchdowns, Aaron Jones had 88 rushing yards, T.J. Hockenson had 72 receiving yards, and Justin Jefferson had 48 receiving yards. The Vikings’ defense, coached by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, had three sacks, a fumble recovery, and two interceptions against Mac Jones. O’Connell’s team has a lot to work on offensively, as Darnold needs to avoid turning the ball over, but the rest of the offense played fair. If Darnold continues to struggle, O’Connell might want to bench him in favor of backup Nick Mullens.
New England Patriots: Jerod Mayo: B+
Mayo and the Patriots rebounded from their tough week nine overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans and earned a very nice 19-3 win over the unraveling Chicago Bears in dominating fashion. Drake Maye threw a touchdown to Ja’Lynn Polk against an interception, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 74 yards on the ground, and Austin Hooper had 64 receiving yards. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, made life miserable for Caleb Williams. The unit had nine sacks against the rookie signal caller. Mayo’s squad pushed past the criticisms from week nine and dropped the anvil on the Bears all game long.
New Orleans Saints: Darren Rizzi: B+
New Saints’ head coach, Darren Rizzi, had a great debut as he and the Saints turned the page on the Dennis Allen era to earn a very nice 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Derek Carr threw two touchdowns to Marquez Valdes-Scantling against no interceptions and wasn’t sacked at all. Alvin Kamara had 55 rushing yards. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Joe Woods, had three sacks and an interception against Kirk Cousins. The Saints didn’t lose composure against the first-place Atlanta Falcons, as they kept up with their NFC South rivals throughout the game and snapped their seven-game losing streak. Hopefully, Rizzi and the Saints can build up on this win moving forward.
New York Giants: Brian Daboll: D-
Daboll’s Giants had a brutal Sunday in Munich, Germany, as they fell to the Carolina Panthers 17-20 in overtime. Daniel Jones threw two interceptions and scored a rushing touchdown, Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored a rushing touchdown, and the Giants’ passing attack had a painful day. The defense, coached by Shane Bowen, had a rough time trying to stop Chuba Hubbard and was only able to sack Bryce Young once. Daboll wasn’t pleased with Jones’ performance, as his patience with Jones was thinning. Daboll and the Giants luckily enter a bye week for week 11.
New York Jets: Jeff Ulbrich: F
Ulbrich’s Jets fell flat in the desert as they were dismantled 6-31 against the Arizona Cardinals. Aaron Rodgers threw no touchdowns or interceptions, the Jets’ rushing attack combined for 79 yards on the ground, and Garrett Wilson had 41 receiving yards. Ulbrich, the interim head coach of the NFL’s Jets defense, had one sack and failed to stop the Cardinals from putting up over 400 yards of offense against them. With the Jets’ playoff hopes evaporating fast, Ulbrich and the rest of the coaching staff might want to update their resumes if the season continues to implode.
Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Sirianni: B+
Sirianni’s Eagles dismantled the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in dominating fashion on all sides of the ball. Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns against one interception and scored two rushing touchdowns, Saquon Barkley had 66 rushing yards, and A.J. Brown had 109 receiving yards. The defense, coached by Vic Fangio, had four fumble recoveries, three sacks against both Cooper Rush and Trey Lance, and an interception.
Despite the rumors regarding Sirianni’s future in Philadelphia, he’s done a great job leading the Eagles to a five-game winning streak after their week five bye week, as well as recapturing first place in the NFC East. Sirianni and the Eagles return home for a week 11 divisional showdown against the up-and-coming Washington Commanders coming to town.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin: B
Tomlin’s Steelers played an intense game against the Washington Commanders and won a very close 28-27 game. Russell Wilson threw three touchdowns against an interception, Najee Harris scored a rushing touchdown, and George Pickens, Mike Williams, and Pat Freiermuth each scored touchdowns. The defense, coached by Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, had three sacks but no interceptions. Tomlin said after the game he couldn’t go into hostile environments and not be aggressive, as his team fought hard and won out. Tomlin and the Steelers return home for a week 11 divisional showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan: B
Shanahan’s 49ers won a very close 23-20 intense battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, thanks to kicker Jake Moody kicking the game-winning field goal in the final seconds of the game. Brock Purdy threw two touchdowns with no interceptions, Christian McCaffrey made his return with 39 rushing yards and 68 receiving yards, George Kittle scored a touchdown, and rookie Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL touchdown. The defense, coached by defensive coordinator Nick Sorenson, only had two sacks against Baker Mayfield.
Getting McCaffrey back from his Achilles tendinitis was a massive boost for head coach Shanahan’s 49ers, as the team has dealt with injuries throughout the NFL season. Shanhan’s 49ers return home and will get prepared to host the Seattle Seahawks coming to town in week 11.
Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald: Bye Week
Macdonald’s Seahawks started the season on a positive note with a 3-0 record, but things unraveled for the offense and defense as they currently have a 4-5 and in fourth place in the NFC West. Macdonald needs to help the defense become a powerful force before the season ends, and as they return to action in week 11, when they travel to Santa Clara, CA for a divisional rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles: C-
Bowles’ Buccaneers played a very close neck-and-neck battle against the San Francisco 49ers but came up short in a 20-23 loss at home. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to running back Rachaad White with no interceptions, Bucky Irving scored a rushing touchdown, and Cade Otton had 35 receiving yards. On defense, the Bucs had a fumble recovery and three sacks. Bowles’ message to the team after the game was, “We’ve got to play smarter football. There’s nothing wrong with how hard we’re playing and how tough we’re playing.
But we have to finish games.” Bowles’ response may not have hit the mark, as rumors are beginning to surface about his job security, despite having a 9-8 record the previous season and winning a playoff game. Bowles and company have to turn things around after their week 11 bye week, or they’ll be irrelevant by the end of the season.
Tennessee Titans: Brian Callahan: C-
Callahan’s Titans may not have gotten the win, as they lost 17-27 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but Callahan did see some improvement in Will Levis’ production. Levis threw two touchdowns to Calvin Ridley against no interceptions but was sacked seven times, and Tony Pollard rushed for 44 yards. The Titans’ defense, coached by defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, had no sacks or interceptions against the Chargers.
Head coach Callahan praised Levis’s performance after their NFL game, stating he was more accurate with the ball and didn’t turn it over, and he also mentioned there are things he needs to clean up. Callahan and the Titans return home for a week 11 match-up against the Minnesota Vikings coming to town.
Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn: B-
Quinn’s Commanders played a hard-fought battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers but lost 27-28. Jayden Daniels threw no touchdowns or interceptions, Terry McLaurin had 113 receiving yards, Austin Ekeler scored two rushing touchdowns, and Jeremy McNichols scored a rushing touchdown. On defense, the team had three sacks and an interception against Russell Wilson.
Quinn said the Commanders had some missed opportunities, and that was the main lesson from the neck-and-neck battle against the Steelers, which the team took away. Quinn’s Commanders travel to the Keystone State for a week 11 divisional showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, as that game will determine who controls first place in the NFC East.
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