After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year, Jets owner Woody Johnson fired coach Rex Ryan, along with the team’s GM, John Idzik on Monday morning. Ryan joins Atlanta’s Mike Smith, San Francisco’s Jim Harbaugh, and likely several other NFL head coaches before the day ends on the unemployment line.
The Panthers and Falcons play a you-win-you’re-in game. The Steelers and Bengals battle for NFC North supremacy. The Chiefs play to keep the Chargers from playing on–and to keep their slim postseason hopes alive. The Ravens and Texans look to sneak into wildcard berths with help, and several coaches need a win in nothing games to win something–job security.
The Falcons, Bears, and Texans look to play spoiler. The Cowboys and Lions look to solidify divisional leads. The Bills and Chiefs look to keep hope alive. Here’s the breakdown of Sunday’s action.
The NFL returns to late-season Saturday action with games at 4:25 p.m. and 8:25 p.m. Eastern today. Though the Redskins and 49ers don’t play for a postseason berth, they can play spoiler to the Eagles and Chargers.
