The Tennessee Titans have dismissed head coach Brian Callahan following a disappointing 1-5 start to the 2025 NFL season. Mike McCoy, the team's senior offensive assistant and former head coach of the San Diego Chargers, has been appointed as the interim head coach. Callahan, who was hired in January 2024 after a successful tenure as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator, concludes his time in Tennessee with a 4-19 record. Chad Brinker, the Titans' president of football operations, cited the team's lack of sufficient growth as the primary reason for the change.
The Titans' restructuring began in late 2024 with the dismissal of general manager Ran Carthon and head coach Mike Vrabel. The current front office includes new general manager Mike Borgonzi. McCoy brings extensive NFL experience, including head coaching and coordinator roles. His appointment follows a 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, after which players, including rookie quarterback Cam Ward and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, criticized the team’s poor performance and preparation.
Additionally, Bill Callahan, Brian’s father and the team’s offensive line coach, is reportedly leaving the organization. The Titans will face Vrabel’s new team, the New England Patriots, in their next game.
In other NFL news, the Atlanta Falcons have quickly turned their season around, going from a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers to a major victory over the Buffalo Bills and reigning MVP Josh Allen. Led by the NFL's top-ranked defense and standout running back Bijan Robinson, who tallied 238 scrimmage yards and set a franchise record in Monday's 24-14 win, the Falcons are now seen as potential NFC contenders. Robinson currently leads the league in total scrimmage yards.
The Buffalo Bills, who began the 2025 NFL season as Super Bowl favorites, have hit a rough patch with two consecutive losses going into their bye week. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons, 24-14, leaving MVP quarterback Josh Allen to reflect on missed opportunities after throwing for 180 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Now 4-2, the Bills' victories have only come against struggling teams with a combined 3-21 record, while they've lost to both New England and Atlanta—teams with winning records.
The NFL is enhancing its international presence by incorporating high-profile halftime shows into its overseas games, similar to mini-Super Bowl performances. On Sunday, British rapper Giggs headlined the halftime show at the New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos game held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Broncos won the game 13-11. Giggs expressed pride in performing in his hometown, highlighting the event as a milestone in his musical journey.
The Baltimore Ravens enter their bye week at 1-5, but head coach John Harbaugh remains optimistic about a playoff push, hoping to become just the fifth team in NFL history to make the postseason after such a start. The team showed improvement defensively in their recent 17-3 loss to the Rams, especially with key players like John Jenkins, Marlon Humphrey, and Kyle Hamilton contributing significantly. However, the offense has struggled without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. Jackson had led the league with 10 touchdowns and a 130.5 passer rating in his four starts, during which the team averaged 32.8 points per game. In contrast, the Ravens have scored only 13 total points over the past two games with backups Cooper Rush and Tyler Huntley.
