Coaching in the NFL is never easy. Six weeks into the season, coaches continue to cook up great schemes during practice and unveil them during game day.
A good number of head coaches earned well-deserved wins for their NFL teams in a competitive week six, while other coaches saw their teams take a step back and have a lot to fix for week seven.
However, a couple of coaches might want to start hitting the job board websites very soon. In week five, Robert Saleh got the ax, which shows that not every head coaching seat is safe.
Here are the grades for all 32 NFL teams’ head coaches after week six games.
Which NFL head coaches obtained high grades after week 6 of games?
Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon: D
Gannon’s Cardinals looked like a mess, as they couldn’t stop the Green Bay Packers in their 13-34 loss. Despite a good performance from Kyler Murray, the rest of the team looked unprepared. The Cardinals’ rushing attack was held to 89 rushing yards all game, and Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t catch a single reception all game. On defense, the Cardinals had one interception but couldn’t stop the Packers’ offense from racking up 437 yards of offense. Gannon and company need to turn things around quickly if they want to stay relevant in the ever-so-competitive NFC West.
Atlanta Falcons: Raheem Morris: B+
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Morris’ Falcons looked sharp as they defeated the Carolina Panthers 38-20 on the road. Kirk Cousins threw a touchdown pass to Drake London, Tyler Allgeier scored a rushing touchdown, and Bijan Robinson scored two rushing touchdowns. The Falcons’ defense started the game slowly but came to life in the second half and had two key interceptions against Andy Dalton. Morris was very pleased with the team’s offensive line, which allowed Robinson and Allgeier to combine for 200 rushing yards on the ground. They continue to look more like a legitimate threat against opposing teams.
Baltimore Ravens: John Harbaugh: A-
After the Ravens started the season 0-2, things seemed lost. However, Harbaugh’s team earned their fourth straight win as they defeated the Washington Commanders 30-23. Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown against an interception, Derrick Henry scored two rushing touchdowns, Zay Flowers had 132 receiving yards, and Mark Andrews scored a touchdown as Todd Monken’s offense continues to improve in the passing game. Harbaugh’s defense, coached by defensive coordinator Zachary Orr, held the Commanders to 52 rushing yards on the ground and sacked Jayden Daniels twice. Harbaugh left the postgame press conference when word came out about his brother, Jim Harbaugh, briefly leaving his game due to a minor illness. Nothing but brotherly love from coach Harbaugh.
Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott: B
Sean McDermott is a very good NFL head coach, as his Bills snagged a very intense 23-20 victory over the New York Jets, but his team was undisciplined at times. Josh Allen had a tremendous day with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown, Ray Davis shined while James Cook was sidelined with a toe injury, and the Bills’ defense came through with three sacks and a game-ending interception. McDermott needs to clean up the penalties, as the Bills were penalized 11, resulting in 94 yards lost. McDermott’s Bills return home and get ready to host the Tennessee Titans for a nice week seven showdown.
Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales: D
Canales’ Panthers took another step back as they were defeated by the Atlanta Falcons 20-38 at home. Despite Andy Dalton throwing two touchdowns against two interceptions and a great performance from Chubba Hubbard, the Panthers continue to look lackluster at best on offense while the defense is hurting with half of their starters out with injuries. If the Panthers continue to implode and not finish key games, Canales might want to begin searching for his next job on Indeed very soon.
Chicago Bears: Matt Eberflus: A-
Eberflus’ Bears had a great afternoon abroad, as they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 35-16 statement win in London. Caleb Williams threw four touchdowns against an interception, D’Andre Swift had a great day on the ground with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown, and the Bears’ defense was relentless against Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars’ rushing attack. Eberflus praised the defensive line for putting a lot of pressure against the Jaguars’, as well as Williams and both Cole Kmet and Keenan Allen, who both hauled in two touchdowns each. Hopefully, Eberflus and the Bears keep their momentum going after this win.
Cincinnati Bengals: Zac Taylor: C+
Taylor’s Bengals’ didn’t play their best game, even as they escaped MetLife Stadium with a 17-7 win over the New York Giants. Joe Burrow may not have thrown a touchdown pass or interception even though he was able to score a rushing touchdown, and Chase Brown also scored a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. On defense, the Bengals, coached by defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, managed to pick off Daniel Jones once, sack him twice, and keep the Giants’ passing attack out of the end zone. Taylor was very pleased with the Bengals’ defense and handed Anarumo a game ball as his unit played well against the struggling Giants. Taylor also hopes this is the start of something special.
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Cleveland Browns: Kevin Stefanski: D
Stefanski’s Browns were humiliated on the road in their 16-20 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Deshaun Watson threw no touchdowns or interceptions but was sacked five times, while the rest of the offense struggled in the rushing and passing attacks. The only saving grace for the Browns was Rodney McLeod Jr. scoring a 50-yard touchdown off of a blocked field goal kick from Myles Garrett. Despite Watson’s continued struggles, Stefanski told the press he has no plans for a quarterback change as the Browns return home for their week seven showdown against their instate divisional rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy: F
McCarthy’s Cowboys had a very rough afternoon, as they were dismantled by the Detroit Lions 9-47. Dak Prescott threw two interceptions and no touchdowns, while Cooper Rush also threw an interception. The Cowboys’ rushing attack was held to a combined 53 yards all game, and CeeDee Lamb had 89 receiving yards. On defense, McCarthy’s Cowboys couldn’t slow down the Lions’ offense. After the loss, McCarthy’s job came into question with Jerry Jones. Jones said he has no plans to fire McCarthy. In the words of Pepper Brooks from Dodgeball 2004, “It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for him.” McCarthy and the Cowboys enter a bye week for week seven and will regroup and get refreshed for their week eight matchup on the road against the San Francisco 49ers.
Denver Broncos: Sean Payton: D+
Payton’s Broncos had a very rough afternoon, as they lost 16-23 to the Los Angeles Chargers despite a failed comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. Bo Nix threw two touchdowns against no interceptions and led the team with 61 rushing yards. Javonte Williams meanwhile had 23 rushing yards on the day, and Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin both scored touchdowns. On defense, the Broncos had three sacks against Justin Herbert but lost their confidence once Patrick Surtain II left the game with a concussion. Payton needs to let Nix do his thing on offense instead of handcuffing him and trying to make him the next Drew Brees because it’ll go nowhere fast.
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell: A
Despite the Lions’ dominant 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Dan Campbell’s squad took a massive hit on defense as they lost Aiden Hutchinson to a gruesome leg injury. Jared Goff led the team offensively with three touchdowns against no interceptions, while David Montgomery scored two rushing touchdowns. On defense, the Lions had four sacks, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. After the game, Goff presented the game ball to Campbell for all he has done for the Lions so far this season. Campbell also was emotional when he spoke about Hutchinson to the press, as he described him as tough and said that it was hard to witness (the injury) when it was one of his players he coaches. Campbell and the Lions will certainly be thinking of Hutchinson as they compete for control of the NFC North in their next matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on the road in week seven.
Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur: A-
LaFleur and the Packers struck gold as they dismantled the Arizona Cardinals in their 34-13 win at home. Jordan Love looked sharp as he threw four touchdowns against an interception, Josh Jacobs rushed for 62 yards, Christian Watson and Jaylen Reed each scored a touchdown, and Romeo Doubs scored two touchdowns. The Packers’ defense was coached by defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. LaFleur showed praise for the defense in their efforts to prevent Kyler Murray from running the ball all over the Packers in the win.
Houston Texans: DeMeco Ryans: A-
Ryans’ Texans had another very strong win, as they defeated the New England Patriots 41-21. C.J. Stroud threw three touchdowns against an interception, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell both scored receiving touchdowns, and Joe Mixon scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. On defense, the Texans sacked Drake Maye four times, had two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. Ryans were very pleased with the Texans’ first win against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, MA, which was a special moment for everyone as Stroud looked poised and under control, while the defense also held the Patriots’ rushing attack to a combined 82 yards on the ground.
Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen: B-
Steichen’s Colts rebounded after their week five loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and won a very close 20-17 battle against the Tennessee Titans. Joe Flacco shined with two touchdown passes against an interception as Anthony Richardson sat out another game while recovering from his oblique and hip injury. Michael Pittman Jr. played his heart out and scored the game-winning touchdown despite being ruled out with a back injury. The Colts’ defense did enough to keep the Titans from winning the game. Steichen’s team played a very gritty game despite not having Richardson or Jonathan Taylor active.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Doug Pederson: D-
What a difference a week makes! Pederson’s Jaguars were humiliated abroad, as they were flattened by the Chicago Bears 16-35. Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdowns against an interception but was sacked three times, and the Jaguars’ rushing attack was held to a combined 68 yards on the ground. Defensively, Josh Hines-Allen has been very quiet so far this season, while the rest of the unit had no answers on how to stop the Bears’ offense. To make things even more embarrassing for Pederson, Jaguars’ owner Shad Khan had an interview where he expressed confidence in Pederson the day before the game. Pederson’s coaching seat must be heating up to the point where you can grill some burgers and hot dogs on it for an excellent barbecue.
Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Reid: Bye Week
Andy Reid has done a phenomenal job as a head coach so far this NFL season, even with the injury woes the Chiefs have been dealing with all season long. As long as Reid, Steve Spagnuolo, and Mahomes are around, the Chiefs will continue to be an elite force.
Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce: D
After the Raiders’ embarrassing 13-32 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pierce’s leadership is in question. Aidan O’Connell didn’t rejuvenate the Raiders’ offense, even as he threw a touchdown against an interception. The Raiders’ rushing attack had a combined 57 rushing yards on the ground, and the passing attack looked sad outside of Brock Bowers. The Raiders’ defense played fairly but couldn’t slow down Justin Fields and Najee Harris. The Raiders also turned over the ball three times. Pierce said the team doesn’t respect the ball enough, which is a massive issue for the Silver and Black. If the losses continue to pile up, Pierce’s seat will begin to get warmer and warmer.
Los Angeles Chargers: Jim Harbaugh: B
Despite taking a brief leave due to an atrial flutter in the Chargers’ 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos, head coach Jim Harbaugh did a very nice job coaching the Bolts to victory. Justin Herbert looked good as he threw a touchdown pass against an interception. J.K. Dobbins returned to form, as he scored a rushing touchdown, and the Bolts’ defense made things tough for the Broncos offensively for the majority of the game. Harbaugh praised the team’s toughness as they looked good in their divisional victory.
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay: Bye Week
McVay is a great NFL head coach whose Rams team has been dealing with a lot of injury setbacks. Luckily for McVay and the company, Cooper Kupp had a good workout, according to Ian Rapaport, which potentially indicates Kupp is set to return soon.
Miami Dolphins: Mike McDaniel: Bye Week
It’s been a very rough NFL season for head coach McDaniel and the Dolphins on offense as they try to right the ship with Tyler Huntley under center while Tua Tagovailoa recovers from his concussion.
Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O’Connell: Bye Week
O’Connell has been a quarterback wizard for the majority of his career, with Sam Darnold having a magical season so far as the Vikings get set to host the Detroit Lions for a week seven divisional showdown.
New England Patriots: Jerod Mayo: C-
Jerod Mayo’s defense let the Patriots down in their 21-41 loss to the Houston Texans despite some promise from rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Maye threw three touchdowns against two interceptions, while the Patriots rushing attack struggled against a very tough and aggressive Texans’ defense. Mayo said the defense should feel like crap after letting Maye down. Mayo offered praise on Maye’s performance by saying he showed a lot of poise and got plays out of the huddle. Mayo and the Patriots travel abroad to London as they prepare for their week seven matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
New Orleans Saints: Dennis Allen: D+
Despite Allen’s Saints putting up 27 points in the second quarter, the Saints couldn’t get any offensive momentum going in the second half of the game, as they lost a painful 27-51 divisional showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Spencer Rattler threw a touchdown against two interceptions, Alvin Kamara scored a rushing touchdown, and Bub Means scored a touchdown. The Saints’ defense had three interceptions and a sack but couldn’t stop the Bucs’ red-hod offense throughout the game. Allen currently has a 34.2 percent win rate, which is the 18th worst of all time. If the losing continues under Allen’s watch, the Saints need to consider showing him the exit and burn the bridge before it’s too late.
New York Giants: Brian Daboll: C-
Despite Daniel Jones’ struggles in primetime, Daboll did an okay job even though the Giants were dropped 7-17 against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals. Jones threw an interception against no touchdowns, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored a rushing touchdown, and Darius Slayton had 57 receiving yards. Daboll’s defense, coached by defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, managed to put pressure on Joe Burrow, who had four sacks against him and a fumble recovery against Zack Moss. Not a great performance from Daboll’s unit, even though the defense coached by Bowen gave the team some hope.
New York Jets: Jeff Ulbrich: B-
Jeff Ulbrich showed some promising signs in his NFL head coaching debut for the Jets despite the team losing a painful 20-23 intense battle against the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling Monday Night Football game. The Jets’ offense looked sharp in the first half as Aaron Rodgers threw a hail-mary touchdown pass to Allen Lazard while throwing another touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, and Breece Hall rushed for 113 yards on the ground. However, Rodgers threw a game-ending interception with minutes to go.
The Jets’ defense did what they could, even though there were certain moments they should’ve capitalized on and dealt with costly penalties. Ulbrich needs to build on the positives from the game and use that as motivation to keep going as the Jets travel west to the Steel City and square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers for a week seven showdown on Sunday Night Football.
Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Sirianni: B
Nick Sirianni led the Eagles to a nice 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns despite his coaching struggles. Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns against no interceptions, the Eagles’ rushing attack was held to a combined 116 yards, and DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown both scored touchdowns. On defense, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit sacked Deshaun Watson five times and made things miserable for the Browns’ rushing attack with 100 rushing yards all game. Sirianni was also seen yelling at a group of fans near the end of the game.
He told the press he was excited to win and praised the crowd for being loud and inducing a couple of false start penalties against the Browns. Sirianni may not be the best head coach in the NFL, but he knows how to earn wins for the Eagles as the team gets prepared for their week seven road trip against the New York Giants.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin: B+
Tomlin’s Steelers continue to be a force to be reckoned with, as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13. Justin Fields may not have thrown a touchdown pass, yet he scored two rushing touchdowns, Najee Harris scored a rushing touchdown, and the Steelers’ defense continues to brutalize their opponents. Tomlin showed high praise for T.J. Watt as he forced two fumbles, which were recovered by his teammates, and had high praise for the Steelers’ fans in attendance as they took over Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Tomlin and the Steelers return home for a week seven Sunday night showdown against the New York Jets.
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan: A-
Despite losing Jordan Mason to a sprained AC joint, Shanahan’s 49ers earned themselves a well-needed 36-24 win on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. Brock Purdy was electric as he threw three touchdowns against no interceptions, Mason rushed for 73 yards on nine carries before he suffered his injury while Isaac Guerendo rushed for 99 yards on 10 carries, and the 49ers’ defense made things very difficult for Geno Smith and the Seahawks’ rushing attack.
Shanahan proves he can utilize any running back in his scheme, despite not having Christian McCaffrey, and now Jordan Mason is considered day-to-day with his sprained AC joint. Shanahan also knows how to make the best of his roster despite injuries to key guys. As kicker Matthew Wright suffered a shoulder injury, he was cleared to play in week seven.
Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald: D+
Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks had a rough Thursday night, as they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers 24-36. Geno Smith threw a touchdown against two interceptions, the Seahawks’ rushing attack was held to a combined 52 yards on the ground with Kenneth Walker III scoring a rushing touchdown, and the Seahawks’ defense couldn’t sack Brock Purdy or force a turnover all night. The only thing that kept the Seahawks going was on special teams, thanks to Laviska Shenault Jr.’s 97-yard kick return touchdown in the third quarter. Macdonald’s unit has allowed 473 yards per game in their three straight losses as the team continues to be out-schemed and out-performed in key games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles: B+
Despite the Saints being up 27-24 at halftime, Bowles’ Buccaneers came back in the second half and decimated the Saints in a final score of 51-27. The Bucs started the game strong with a 17-0 first-quarter lead before the Saints tried to march back, and they had 12 penalties for 86 yards, stinging the team. Thankfully, the Bucs’ defense played a very strong game with five sacks, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in the victory, as well as a great game from Baker Mayfield and the Bucs’ offense. Bowles dedicated the Bucs’ win to the city of Tampa as the city is recovering from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on October 10.
Tennessee Titans: Brian Callahan: D+
Callahan’s Titans’ played a tough divisional battle against the Indianapolis Colts despite getting dropped 17-20 in the end. Despite a good performance by Tony Pollard and the Titans’ defense, Will Levis struggled as he threw a touchdown against an interception, and Calvin Ridley had no catches in the afternoon. Callahan said after the game that the team is better than what their record shows, and the Titans’ offense wasn’t making enough plays to win tight games. Despite Levis’s struggles, Callahan still stands by him and says Levis needs more help around him. If Levis continues to struggle, Callahan needs to bench him immediately for Mason Rudolph, or his coaching seat will continue to heat up.
Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn: B-
Dan Quinn’s Commanders may not have gotten the win on the road in their 23-30 loss against the Baltimore Ravens, but they played well and put up a fight. Jayden Daniels threw two touchdowns to Terry McLaurin against no interceptions, while the team missed Brian Robinson Jr. as the rushing attack was held to 52 yards on the ground. On defense, the Commanders had three sacks and an interception. Quinn did a good job coaching, but a punt in the third quarter cost the team, as they were in Ravens’ territory on the 44-yard line and could’ve gone for it if they wanted to. Regardless, Quinn’s team will rebound from this loss as they get prepared for their week seven showdown at home against the Carolina Panthers.
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