NFL Coach of the Year Odds: John Harbaugh Ushers in New Era for the Giants

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Trevor Knapp • Betting Analyst 7+ years betting experience
Updated: Sep 1, 2026 , 12:35 PM ET • 4 min read

With the New York Giants overhauling their coaching staff during the offseason, John Harbaugh now looks to restore order in Gotham.

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh during his introductory press conference.
Photo By - Imagn Images. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh during his introductory press conference.

NFL Coach of the Year odds were high on Mike Vrabel entering last year, and he delivered, guiding the New England Patriots all the way to the Super Bowl.

A similar storyline is emerging ahead of Week 1, with FanDuel favoring John Harbaugh as he begins his first campaign as head coach of the New York Giants.

Following a lengthy tenure with the Baltimore Ravens that included a Super Bowl title in 2013, Harbaugh is listed as the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year.

Meanwhile, former Ravens DC Jesse Minter also headlines the latest NFL odds for the 2026–27 season.

NFL Coach of the Year odds

 

 Coach Name Kalshi
Probability
Giants John Harbaugh 12%
Ravens Jesse Minter 11%
Saints Kellen Moore 9%
Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer 7%
Titans Robert Saleh 6%
Seahawks Mike Macdonald 6%
Bears Ben Johnson 5%
Jets Aaron Glenn 5%
LAC logo Jim Harbaugh 5%
Raiders Klint Kubiak 4%

Odds as of 9-1. Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.
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NFL Coach of the Year prediction

The New Orleans Saints caught fire at the end of last season, winning four of their last five games. With a full season of Tyler Shough under center, Kellen Moore could see this team take a big step forward in his second year as the Saints’ HC.

Based on last season’s win-loss records, the New Orleans Saints are set to have the second-easiest schedule in the NFL this season. New Orleans could quietly emerge as a contender to win the NFC South, a title it hasn’t claimed since 2020.

COY Pick: Kellen Moore (9% probability at Kalshi)


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NFL Coach of the Year trends

  • There has not been a back-to-back Coach of the Year winner since 1982 and 1983 (Joe Gibbs).
  • There have been 13 multiple winners of the Coach of the Year award, with three coaches (Don Shula, Chuck Knox, Bill Belichick) taking it home 3+ times.
  • Only one man has won NFL Coach of the Year honors despite his team finishing below .500 in the standings that season (Jimmy Johnson in 1990). 

NFL Coach of the Year history

A quick look at the NFL COY winners since 2000.

Year NFL COY Award Winner
2025 Patriots Mike Vrabel
2024 Vikings Kevin O'Connell
2023 Browns Kevin Stefanski
2022 Giants Brian Daboll
2021 Titans Mike Vrabel
2020 Browns Kevin Stefanski
2019 Ravens John Harbaugh
2018 Bears Matt Nagy
2017 Rams Sean McVay
2016 Cowboys Jason Garrett
2015 Panthers Ron Rivera
2014 Cardinals Bruce Arians
2013 Panthers Ron Rivera
2012 Colts Bruce Arians
2011 49ers Jim Harbaugh
2010 Patriots Bill Belichick
2009 Bengals Marvin Lewis
2008 Falcons Mike Smith
2007 Patriots Bill Belichick
2006 Saints Sean Payton
2005 Bears Lovie Smith
2004 Chargers Marty Schottenheimer
2003 Patriots Bill Belichick
2002 Eagles Andy Reid
2001 Bears Dick Jauron
2000 Saints Jim Haslett

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Trevor joined the Covers content team as a publishing editor in early 2022. Growing up in Vancouver, he studied Broadcast and Online Journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and interned with TSN and Sportsnet Radio while also writing for the Daily Hive.

An avid bettor of the MLB, NFL, and CFL, Trevor advises his fellow sports bettors to leave their hearts at the door and not hesitate to fade their favorite team. It's a strategy he follows regularly as an apathetic Indianapolis Colts and Toronto Blue Jays fan.

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