5 NFL coaches who need to win in Week 12

Offensive Coordinator: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh calls for a play wearing his Bose headset in game action during the preseason NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens on August 20, 2018 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 05: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens yells at a referee against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

5. John Harbaugh

Harbaugh came through with a rookie quarterback in a big divisional showdown in Week 11. Although he has accomplished many things as the head coach of the Ravens, he still needs to lead this team against adversity going forward. The Ravens came out on top in a big way against the Bengals, thanks to Lamar Jackson’s legs. Week 12 presents a new challenge at home against a very bad Oakland Raiders unit.

Harbaugh needs to utilize this soft and easy matchup to help pad his coaching stats and stack wins. The coach across the sticks doesn’t have the same hot seat situation as Jon Gruden is locked down for the next nine years. If Harbaugh wants to sleep at night he will find a way to win this game. The Raiders have been terrible on offense and defense this season.

If Harbaugh can’t find a way to win against Oakland than we have a lot more problems than just a beat-up Joe Flacco to deal with. This is the perfect opportunity for Harbaugh to keep his winning ways going. Baltimore needs a great leader if it wants a chance to make the playoffs under this very decorated coach.