{"id":37471,"date":"2026-01-07T10:24:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:24:29","slug":"baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore Ravens Part Ways with John Harbaugh: What&#8217;s on the Horizon? Latest NFL Power Rankings Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/#5_Must-Know_Headlines\" >5 Must-Know Headlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/#Basketball_Highlight_Cooper_Flagg_Shows_Clutch_Performance\" >Basketball Highlight: Cooper Flagg Shows Clutch Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/#Pete_Priscos_NFL_Power_Rankings_Final_Review\" >Pete Prisco\u2019s NFL Power Rankings Final Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/baltimore-ravens-part-ways-with-john-harbaugh-whats-on-the-horizon-latest-nfl-power-rankings-revealed\/#What_to_Watch_on_Wednesday\" >What to Watch on Wednesday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a rewritten version of the content:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter &#8211; Your Daily Sports Digest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good morning, sports enthusiasts! It\u2019s a bright Wednesday here with Austin Nivison, and the sports world is buzzing with rapid developments. The transfer portal drama flies by so quickly, it\u2019s easy to miss key NFL coaching updates. If you\u2019re feeling the same, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the top stories making waves this Wednesday:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Must-Know_Headlines\"><\/span>5 Must-Know Headlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>John Harbaugh&#8217;s Long Tenure with the Ravens Ends:<\/strong> After 18 seasons, John Harbaugh has been let go following Baltimore&#8217;s crushing loss to the Steelers. Harbaugh\u2019s record stands at 180-113, including a Super Bowl XLVI win. Despite the firing, the seasoned coach is in high demand, with many teams interested in hiring him soon. Meanwhile, the Ravens have an extensive list of possible replacements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Washington QB Damond Williams Jr. Enters Transfer Portal:<\/strong> Although initially expected to return for the 2026 season, Williams has announced his plan to explore the transfer portal. Coming off a 3,000-plus yard season, he&#8217;s a coveted player, and Washington might fight to retain him. LSU is rumored to be one of his potential new destinations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lions Part Ways with Offensive Coordinator John Morton:<\/strong> Morton, who stepped in to replace former OC Ben Johnson, saw his first season be his last as Detroit\u2019s offense slightly declined, averaging 28.3 points per game. Head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season and has kept control since.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cowboys Fire Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus:<\/strong> Eberflus, expected to boost the defense, struggled as Dallas finished last in NFL scoring and passing defense. After just one season, he\u2019s out, as the team seeks a new defensive direction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ohio State WR Carnell Tate Declares for 2026 NFL Draft:<\/strong> Tate, a standout wide receiver and national champion, declared his draft intentions, exciting teams needing receivers. With 121 catches, 1,872 yards, and 14 touchdowns, he\u2019s projected as a top draft pick, possibly going as high as 8th overall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basketball_Highlight_Cooper_Flagg_Shows_Clutch_Performance\"><\/span>Basketball Highlight: Cooper Flagg Shows Clutch Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is clutch play a taught skill or a natural gift? Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, who just turned 19, definitely exudes clutch ability. He scored 70 clutch points (in the last five minutes or overtime with a close score) this season, ranking him 6th in the league and well ahead of many recent rookies. If he keeps up this pace, he might break the rookie clutch points record by the All-Star break.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Durant also expressed his satisfaction after hitting a game-winning shot against his former team, the Suns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pete_Priscos_NFL_Power_Rankings_Final_Review\"><\/span>Pete Prisco\u2019s NFL Power Rankings Final Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the 2025 NFL regular season wrapped up, Pete Prisco revisits his final power rankings, acknowledging some notable misses. He overestimated teams like the Chiefs and Ravens while underestimating the Seahawks and Patriots, who finished strong. His full rankings will be his last until the 2026 season starts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_on_Wednesday\"><\/span>What to Watch on Wednesday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Barcelona vs. Athletic Club at 2 p.m. (ESPN2)<\/li>\n<li>Manchester United vs. Burnley at 3:15 p.m. (USA Network)<\/li>\n<li>Nuggets vs. Celtics at 7 p.m. (ESPN)<\/li>\n<li>Stars vs. Capitals at 7 p.m. (TNT)<\/li>\n<li>St. John\u2019s vs. No. 1 UConn (W) at 7:30 p.m. (truTV)<\/li>\n<li>Washington vs. No. 5 Purdue at 8:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network)<\/li>\n<li>Kansas State vs. No. 1 Arizona (M) at 9 p.m. (FS1)<\/li>\n<li>No. 13 Alabama vs. No. 11 Vanderbilt (M) at 9 p.m. (ESPN)<\/li>\n<li>Arizona State vs. BYU (M) at 9 p.m. (NBCSN)<\/li>\n<li>No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss at 9 p.m. (SEC Network)<\/li>\n<li>California vs. Virginia (M) at 9 p.m. (ACC Network)<\/li>\n<li>Lakers vs. Spurs at 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)<\/li>\n<li>Blues vs. Blackhawks at 9:30 p.m. (TNT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> Cooper Flagg&#8217;s emerging clutch performance is a thrilling storyline for basketball fans, signaling the rise of a new young star with the potential to shape the Mavericks&#8217; future. His ability to perform under pressure not only raises expectations for rookies but also injects excitement into the game&#8217;s competitive spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a rewritten version of the content: CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter &#8211; Your Daily Sports Digest Good morning, sports enthusiasts! It\u2019s a bright Wednesday here with Austin Nivison, and the sports world is buzzing with rapid developments. The transfer portal drama flies by so quickly, it\u2019s easy to miss key NFL coaching updates. 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