The NFL's Wild Card Weekend brought one major upset, with the Washington Commanders defeating the Tampa Buccaneers 23-20 on Zane Gonzalez's dramatic last-second field goal that ricocheted off the upright.

Major NFL coaching changes are underway, with Deion Sanders expressing "very strong interest" in the Las Vegas Raiders position following Antonio Pierce's dismissal. The Raiders job offers attractive prospects, including a young roster, the No. 6 draft pick, and nearly $99 million in cap space, though quarterback remains a concern.

The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy after failed contract negotiations. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots appointed Mike Vrabel as head coach, replacing Jerod Mayo. Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker with three Super Bowl rings, brings a 54-45 regular season record from his tenure with the Tennessee Titans.

Other notable coaching developments include:

• Jacksonville Jaguars fired Doug Pederson after a 4-13 season
• Chicago Bears seeking new leadership with $75 million in cap space
• New Orleans Saints dismissed Dennis Allen after three seasons
• New York Jets interviewed Rex Ryan, though he's no longer under consideration

The betting markets currently favor:

• Ben Johnson to the Bears (41% probability)
• Liam Cohen to the Jaguars (46% probability)
• Aaron Glenn to the Saints (32% probability)

These coaching changes come as teams prepare for the 2024 season, with several organizations looking to rebuild and strengthen their leadership positions.

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