Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, a tight hot-seat landscape has formed. Mike McDaniel headlines the list after an 0-2 start and a players-only meeting, with injuries and sky-high expectations fueling the scrutiny. Brian Daboll, Brian Callahan, Dave Canales and Kevin Stefanski are right behind, as early-season results and rebuilds intensify the pressure on head coaches.

The storyline centers on quarterback development and front-office dynamics: Bryce Young in Carolina, Deshaun Watson's contract burden in Cleveland, and the Titans learning curve with Cameron Ward. If results stay anemic, the hot-seat talk will intensify and reshape the coaching carousel by season's end.