The NFL Coach of the Year award rewards the coach that gets the most out of his team each season in pro football. Whether that means taking one of the best teams in the league to a great season, or one of the other teams in the league to exceeding expectations, there are many paths that can be taken to win this award. Here, we look at the NFL betting markets for NFL Coach of the Year and make our pick to win it.
NFL Coach of the Year Futures Odds
Jim Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers
The preseason favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year is Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers. Harbaugh won a national championship in college last season with the Michigan Wolverines. Now he inherits a roster with a ton of talent, including Justin Herbert at the quarterback position. The big question will be whether or not he can enjoy similar success as an NFL head coach as he did in his first stint with the San Francisco 49ers.
Matt Lafleur, Green Bay Packers
Last season, the Green Bay Packers made the playoffs and won a playoff game with first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love at the helm. A lot of that had to do with the coaching job of Matt Lafleur, who is among the favorites to win Coach of the Year in 2024. If Love can take some steps forward in his second full season as a starter, that could reflect very well on his head coach in this race.
Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons
The Raheem Morris era in Atlanta is off to an interesting start after the shocking decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. inside of the top-10. But Morris is still one of the favorites to win Coach of the Year as there is a lot to like about his roster this year, even if the Penix pick has led to some interesting discussions that are to come in the future.
Other Notable Coach of the Year Candidates
Right now, just about every NFL head coach is still in the running to win this award. But names like Robert Saleh and Dan Campbell are among the most interesting of the names that are not at the top of the list of favorites above. Both the New York Jets and Detroit Lions could be demonstrably better than they were a season ago, which will give both of those coaches a legitimate shot to earn this honor for the first time in their respective careers.
2024 NFL Coach of the Year Prediction
Our early pick to win Coach of the Year in the NFL is DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans. Ryans should be in charge of a team with a prolific offense this season, as CJ Stroud looks to take a leap in the second year of his pro career. Meanwhile, the majority of Houston’s division could take a step backward this season, making it easier for the Texans to win the division and be seeded well for the playoffs.