Bryan DeArdo· Oct 14, 2026
Ranked the 10 NFL head coaches whose job security is most in question after five weeks, with Todd Bowles at No. 1 as the hottest seat, followed by Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh. He also expected Washington to lose on the road to the 5-0 49ers and enter its Week 7 bye at 1-4-1.
“Barring an upset, Washington will go into its Week 7 bye at 1-4-1.”
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- Head Coach RankingsOct 14, 2026
“As firing season inches closer in the volatile NFL, we ranked 10 head coaches facing job security questions and warming seats after the first five weeks. ... 1. Todd Bowles”
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- Game Outcome PicksSan Francisco 49ersOct 14, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to beat Commanders
“the Commanders are now 1-3-1 with an upcoming road game against the 5-0 49ers. Barring an upset, Washington will go into its Week 7 bye at 1-4-1.”
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