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2026 NFL Black Monday Update: Analyst Takes and Playoff Power Rankings
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Building on the six head coaching firings from Black Monday (January 5, 2026)—detailed in our initial report—Sky Sports NFL's Neil Reynolds shares insights amid a set playoff field, with the Seattle Seahawks topping power rankings after clinching the NFC's No. 1 seed.
Four NFL teams dismissed their head coaches on Black Monday, January 5, 2026, following the 2025 regular season, joining two in-season firings for a total of six changes. The Arizona Cardinals (Jonathan Gannon), Las Vegas Raiders (Pete Carroll), Cleveland Browns (Kevin Stefanski), and Atlanta Falcons (Raheem Morris) made moves amid disappointing finishes, reflecting a league-wide push for renewal.
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Following the six head coaching firings after the 2025 NFL season—including four on Black Monday and two in-season (detailed in prior coverage)—the openings vary widely in appeal. We rank them by desirability based on roster strength, cap space, draft position, and upside amid the league's busiest hiring cycle in years.