A Commanders Upset Over Lions Could Ignite Coaching Changes

If the Lions lose Saturday’s game, coaches Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will become available for interviews starting January 20.

The top-seeded Detroit Lions go into their Divisional matchup with the Commanders as nearly 10-point favorites. With Jayden Daniels at quarterback, the Commanders aim to upset the Lions and reach their first NFC Championship game since the 1991 season.

If Washington wins, the Lions face a significant coaching turnaround, allowing teams looking for head coaches to swoop in. Both Johnson and Glenn have been identified as top candidates in the upcoming coaching frenzy.

This scenario could potentially expedite the filling of open coaching positions across the league, reshaping team dynamics significantly.

Teams have planned in-person interviews for next week, assuming the Lions win. However, an upset could drastically alter these hiring schedules.