NFL Week 15 latest buzz, upset picks, coaching hot seats - ESPN

Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season is here, and league insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano are breaking down the biggest questions, latest news and notable buzz of the week. Plus, they picked out which teams are on upset watch and which players should — or shouldn't — be in your fantasy football lineups.

This week, we're focusing on coaching situations around the league, with the latest on three of the hottest seats (Commanders, Patriots and Chargers). Plus we'll look at a few wild-card coaching carousel teams that could make surprise changes after the season, as well as some of the top under-the-radar candidates to fill openings. It's all here, as Dan and Jeremy answer big questions and empty their notebooks with everything they've heard heading into Week 15.

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Fowler: This one is a relatively easy call, Dan. The expectation here is Rivera will be out after four seasons, and front-office changes could be on the way, too. I'm told Rivera is at peace with his Washington tenure, and that people in the building are openly bracing for major changes. Owner Josh Harris has developed a good working relationship with Rivera since taking over the franchise in June, but four consecutive losing seasons is next to impossible for a coach to survive, even one with Rivera's stature. Harris will most likely be looking for a sustainable partnership built on quality leadership, and his track record as owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils suggests he'll value a blend of analytics and on-field acumen in a coach-general manager pairing.

Graziano: Yeah, my understanding is Rivera will get to coach out the