In a move that instantly sent shockwaves across the NFL, a former San Francisco 49ers head coach has been relieved of his duties. The move brought back some somber memories for some 49ers fans.

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly — the same Chip Kelly who infamously coached the San Francisco 49ers to a franchise-worst 2-14 record in 2016. The decision came late Sunday night following a 24-10 blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns, dropping Vegas to 2-9 on the season.

2016 All Over Again: The 49ers Nightmare Returns for Chip Kelly

San Francisco 49ers fans know this script by heart.

Hired in January 2016 to replace Jim Tomsula and bring his revolutionary Oregon offense to the NFL, Chip Kelly instead delivered the darkest season in modern 49ers history. A Week 1 shutout of the Rams offered false hope, but what followed was a soul-crushing 13-game losing streak — the longest in franchise history. By the time Black Monday arrived in 2017, both Kelly and GM Trent Baalke were gone, leaving the 49ers in ashes.

Nearly nine years later, the man who once stood at the podium in Santa Clara promising a new era has been fired again — this time by a hated AFC West rival that shares the same division history with the 49ers dating back to the old AFL days.

Why the Raiders Pulled the Plug on Chip Kelly

The numbers were ugly and getting uglier:

Dead last in points per game (14.2)
Dead last in rushing yards per game (78.3)
Six straight games being outscored by double digits

Sources inside the Raiders organization told ESPN that owner Mark Davis made the call immediately after Sunday’s loss. “It’s the same issues we saw with the 49ers,” one source said. “Great in theory, doesn’t work when defenses adjust.”

From National Champion to Unemployed in 11 Months

Kelly’s 2025 journey has been one of the wildest in coaching history:

February: Demoted himself from UCLA head coach to Ohio State OC
January 2025: Wins national championship with the Buckeyes
March 2025: Hired by Raiders on a lucrative three-year deal
November 24, 2025: Fired after 11 games

49ers Fans Celebrate the Ultimate Karma

Across the Bay Area and on social media, 49ers Faithful wasted no time reveling in the news.

“Raiders just paid $5 million a year to live our 2016 nightmare.” “Chip Kelly got fired by a team we hate — best Monday ever.” “Levi’s Stadium sends its regards.”

For a franchise that spent years digging out of the hole left by Kelly’s single season, watching a rival inherit the same chaos feels like sweet revenge.

What’s Next for the Raiders and the Legacy of Chip Kelly?

Quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello has been named interim offensive coordinator as the Raiders limp toward a lost season. Meanwhile, the 49ers — now 8-3 and in firm control of the NFC West under Kyle Shanahan — couldn’t have scripted a better subplot.

History will remember Chip Kelly as the man who turned a proud 49ers franchise upside down in 2016. Now, nearly a decade later, a divisional rival just paid the price for believing the hype all over again.

Lions QB Jared Goff Makes NFL History Against Giants

The Detroit Lions took on the New York Giants on Sunday, November 23, and it’s a game that was too close for comfort. The Lions trailed the Giants for the majority of the game, and it finally went into overtime, with the Lions capping it off with a 34-27 victory.

It shouldn’t have been this difficult, but going into the game, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew this could be a closer game than expected. The Giants had a 2-9 record before meeting with Detroit, and the Lions were 6-4, but those numbers don’t tell the whole story. The Giants are under interim head coach Mike Kafka, and he’s been working hard with the team.

“I think there was some fresh energy last week when you watched them against Green Bay,” Campbell said before the game. “Sometimes it’s just that newness. Just the change itself, something a little different or a little new can spark you. There was a little bit of that.”

He added, “They’ve always played hard, watch the tape, these guys played hard in September, October, early November. But there’s probably a little bit of that, and they had a chance to beat Green Bay.”

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions Makes Franchise History

During the game, even before Detroit got the win, quarterback Jared Goff made franchise history. Goff has now thrown for a touchdown in 17-straight games, the second-longest streak in franchise history, according to research from the Lions. This is also the third time in Lions history that a quarterback has thrown a touchdown in each of the first 11 games of a season,” they announced during the game.

So, Goff is one of the elite, and he’s certainly one of the best quarterbacks, if not the best, the Lions have had heading up their squad.

After the win, the Lions took to X to announce the news, and followers were quick to celebrate and also admit that it was a stressful and close game. “Thanks for the three strokes I had during the game,” one said, hopefully joking. “Shouldn’t have been in that situation, but shows that grit,” another added.

“Man, it wasn’t perfect. A lot to clean up… but I’ll take that win,” Campbell said after the game.

What This Game Meant to the Detroit Lions

As Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press points out, “Though the game was not mathematically a must-win for the Lions, they need to bank a win against a sub-.500 opponent after their 16-9 Week 11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles knocked them out of the top seven in the NFC playoffs.”

He adds that the Lions were without starting tight end Sam LaPorta, who’s out for the season, and were also missing three defensive starters for the game: Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Marcus Davenport. But, cornerback D.J. Reed was back in action, which helped.

It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. The Detroit Lions are 7-4 heading into their next game, which is on Thanksgiving against the Packers. Green Bay just wiped out the Vikings with a 23-6 final score, so the Lions need to be ready for anything.

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