The Jacksonville Jaguars, despite a valiant effort, have found themselves slipping into treacherous grounds. Initially showing promise with a narrow 27-20 loss to Kansas City in the **divisional round of the 2022 playoffs**, their momentum wavered. Fast forward twenty games and eleven losses, and **Doug Pederson** now sits precariously atop the list of head coaches most likely to be shown the door.
Before Monday night’s crushing 47-10 defeat in Buffalo, Pederson’s odds of being the first NFL coach fired this season stood at **+400** on **SportsBetting.ag**. However, the latest setback has adjusted the odds significantly, placing Pederson as the overwhelming “favorite” at a daunting **+150**. With an unsettling start of 0-3 and having lost eight out of their last nine games, the Jaguars have been outscored 85-40 this season. Their rally to bounce back begins with their AFC South opener against Houston this week, followed by a home clash with Indianapolis in Week 5.
Rumors have swirled, and sources have whispered to the **Florida Times-Union** that Jaguars owner **Shad Khan** was “angrier than ever” post-Buffalo defeat. “He’s normally a reserved, kind gentleman. Not tonight,” the source commented, highlighting the mounting pressure on Pederson and his team.
In the world of NFL roulette, Pederson edged out Dallas’ **Mike McCarthy**, who held a +300 favorite status before Monday but shifted to +450 following the Jaguars’ blowout defeat. Let’s take a look at the current **CHANCES OF BEING FIRED FOR THE FIRST NFL COACH** according to SportsBetting.ag odds:
**Doug Pederson, Jaguars (+150)**
**Mike McCarthy, Cowboys (+450)**
**Zac Taylor, Bengals (+900)**
**Matt Eberflus, Bears (+1000)**
**Kevin Stefanski, Browns (+1000)**
**Antonio Pierce, Predators (+1200)**
**Nick Sirianni, Eagles (+1400)**
**Dennis Allen, Saints (+1400)**
**Robert Saleh, Jets (+2500)**
**Todd Bowles, Buccaneers (+2500)**
**Dan Quinn, Commanders (+2800)**
**Dave Canales, Panthers (+3300)**
**Kevin O’Connell, Vikings (+4000)**
**Jonathan Gannon, Cardinals (+5000)**
**Sean Payton, Broncos (+5000)**
**Sean McVay, Rams (+6600)**
**Brian Callahan, Titans (+6600)**
**Jerod Mayo, Patriots (+7500)**
**Raheem Morris, Falcons (+8000)**
**Shane Steichen, Colts (+8000)**
**Matt LaFleur, Packers (+10000)**
**Demeco Ryans, Texans (+10000)**
**Mike McDaniel, Seahawks (+10000)**
**Sean McDermott, Bills (+10000)**
*SportsBetting.ag odds are provided for entertainment purposes only.
The **Cowboys** also find themselves in troubled waters, having tumbled to 1-2 following Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, marking their second consecutive home defeat. Notwithstanding, owner **Jerry Jones** has demonstrated patience in the past. Dallas faces their NFC East rival, the New York Giants, on **Thursday Night Football**, paving the way to a critical Week 5 face-off against Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati’s dismaying 0-3 start, punctuated by a 38-33 home loss to Washington, has propelled **Zac Taylor** into the fourth-highest odds. The **Bengals** face a must-win game against Carolina on Sunday, underlining the urgency of their predicament.
**Brian Daboll**, whose seat has been the hottest since the offseason, got a temporary stay of execution with the Giants’ surprise win in Cleveland in Week 3. This victory caused **Kevin Stefanski**’s odds to climb, reflecting the Browns’ disheartening 1-2 record that doused their perceived status as an AFC contender.
Yet, it’s **Doug Pederson** and the Jaguars that find themselves under the brightest spotlight. “You hate to say it, but that’s the reality. This is where we are right now, and we’re not a good football team,” Pederson candidly conceded after Monday night’s debacle. “We have to figure this out. We have to find some answers and we have to do it quickly.”
