Coach
Brian Callahan
Head Coach
Brian Callahan: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
Two seasons as Titans HC, two 3-14 records. The toughest start to an NFL head coaching career in modern history.
TrendCallahan head-coaching record
| Year | Tm | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEN | 3 | 14 |
| 2025 | TEN | 3 | 14 |
Wins by year
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
6-28 over his first 2 seasons. Only Hue Jackson (1-31) had a worse 2-year start in the cap era.
RareWorst 2-year HC starts (cap era)
| Coach | Years | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Hue Jackson | 2016-17 | 1-31 |
| Brian Callahan | 2024-25 | 6-28 |
| Lovie Smith | 2014-15 (TB) | 7-25 |
His Titans were outscored by 386 points across 2 seasons. The differential per game (-11.4 ppg) is among the worst in the NFL this stretch.
ComparisonTEN scoring under Callahan
| Stat | 2024-25 Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 34 |
| Wins | 6 |
| PPG For | ~17.0 |
| PPG Against | ~28.4 |
| Margin | -11.4 ppg |
Pre-HC: He spent 5 years as Bengals OC under Zac Taylor — including the 2021 Super Bowl run with Burrow.
SplitCallahan career arc
| Phase | Years | Role |
|---|---|---|
| OC stint | 2019-2023 | Cincinnati |
| Joe Burrow primary | 2020-2023 | 4 yrs |
| HC | 2024-2025 | Tennessee |
His 2025 Titans had the 30th-ranked offense and 28th-ranked defense — bottom-5 in both phases.
AnomalyTEN 2025 EPA per play
| Side | EPA/play | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | -0.160 | 30 |
| Defense | +0.100 | 28 |
He's the only HC of an 0-2 (in seasons) team this decade who hasn't been fired entering year 3.
ComparisonRecent HCs fired after 2 sub-.500 seasons
| Coach | Tm | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Gase | NYJ | 2020 |
| Frank Reich | CAR | 2023 |
| Antonio Pierce | LV | 2024 |
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