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.
Looking forward to a new season, a similar storyline is emerging, with DraftKings favoring John Harbaugh as he begins his first campaign as head coach of the New York Giants.
With Harbaugh listed at +500 to restore order in Gotham, here’s a look at the latest NFL odds for 2026-27.
NFL Coach of the Year odds
| Coach | Preseason Win Total (O/U) |  |
|---|---|---|
 John Harbaugh |
7.5 | +500 |
 Jesse Minter |
10.5 | +750 |
 Joe Brady |
10.5 | +950 |
 Robert Saleh |
6.5 | +950 |
 Kellen Moore |
7.5 | +1200 |
 Mike McCarthy |
8.5 | +1200 |
 Kevin Stefanski |
7.5 | +1400 |
 Brian Schottenheimer |
8.5 | +1400 |
 Jim Harbaugh |
10.5 | +1600 |
 Todd Monken |
6.5 | +2000 |
Odds as of 2-25-2026. Odds from DraftKings, one of our best betting apps. Sign up with our DraftKings promo code, or get one of our other sportsbook promos.
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NFL Coach of the Year opening odds
Here is a look at the opening odds for NFL Coach of the Year. John Harbaugh (+500) opened as the betting favorite.
- John Harbaugh (+500)
- Jesse Minter (+750)
- Joe Brady (+950)
- Robert Saleh (+950)
- Kellen Moore (+1200)
- Mike McCarthy (+1200)
- Kevin Stefanski (+1400)
- Brian Schottenheimer (+1400)
- Jim Harbaugh (+1600)
- Todd Monken (+2000)
- Klint Kubiak (+2200)
- Ben Johnson (+2200)
- Aaron Glenn (+2200)
- Matt LaFleur (+2200)
- Dan Campbell (+2500)
- Shane Steichen (+2500)
- Liam Coen (+2500)
- Kevin O'Connell (+3000)
- Jeff Hafley (+3000)
- Dan Quinn (+4000)
- Demeco Ryans (+4000)
- Zac Taylor (+4000)
- Sean McVay (+4000)
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 (+1200 at DraftKings)
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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 |  Mike Vrabel |
| 2024 |  Kevin O'Connell |
| 2023 | Kevin Stefanski |
| 2022 | Brian Daboll |
| 2021 | Mike Vrabel |
| 2020 | Kevin Stefanski |
| 2019 | John Harbaugh |
| 2018 |  Matt Nagy |
| 2017 |  Sean McVay |
| 2016 | Jason Garrett |
| 2015 |  Ron Rivera |
| 2014 |  Bruce Arians |
| 2013 | Ron Rivera |
| 2012 |  Bruce Arians |
| 2011 |  Jim Harbaugh |
| 2010 | Bill Belichick |
| 2009 |  Marvin Lewis |
| 2008 | Mike Smith |
| 2007 | Bill Belichick |
| 2006 | Sean Payton |
| 2005 | Lovie Smith |
| 2004 | Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2003 | Bill Belichick |
| 2002 |  Andy Reid |
| 2001 | Dick Jauron |
| 2000 | Jim Haslett |
NFL COY FAQs
The last time the Coach of the Year winner also won the Super Bowl in the same season was all the way back in 2003, when Bill Belichick's New England Patriots finished the regular season 14-2 and successfully defeated the Carolina Panthers for the Lombardi Trophy.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has the shortest odds (+500) to win the NFL Coach of the Year award.
