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
| Coach | NFL Coach of the Year Odds |
| Kevin O’Connell | +190 |
| Dan Quinn | +550 |
| Mike Macdonald | +700 |
| Jim Harbaugh | +1600 |
| Mike Tomlin | +1600 |
| DeMeco Ryans | +2000 |
| Sean Payton | +2000 |
Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have exceeded expectations early this season, including when they beat the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans at home. Head coach Kevin O’Connell is a big reason for that, as he has been a steadying force for this team that has already had to deal with quarterback injury issues. All of a sudden, the Vikings look like a threat in the NFC North and O’Connell could reap the benefits of that with some individual hardware, as he is the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year in 2024.
Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
Another contender to win NFL Coach of the Year is Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders. Quinn helped the Atlanta Falcons enjoy some success at a previous coaching stop but could be doing the best work of his career in Washington. With rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels running one of the most explosive offenses in the league, Quinn is understandably receiving a ton of praise for the work he has done so far in 2024.
Mike Macdonald, Seattle Seahawks
One of the biggest early season success stories in the NFL in 2024 is the play of the Seattle Seahawks. Mike Macdonald has a lot to do with that, as he has his team operating at a high level on both sides of the ball. Most impressive is the fact that his team is moving the ball effectively through the air once again, with Geno Smith looking like the quarterback who took this team to the playoffs a couple of seasons ago under Macdonald.
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 Matt Lafleur of the Green Bay Packers and Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers are up there with the others listed above at the top of the charts. Still, this award is a fluid one, as one hot streak or run of poor play can elevate or eliminate any candidate in the race.
2024 NFL Coach of the Year Prediction
Our early pick to win Coach of the Year in the NFL is Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. KOC is arguably doing more with less than any coach in the NFL right now, to the point that Sam Darnold is in consideration for Comeback Player of the Year honors. If the Vikings can be a playoff team this season, we fully expect O’Connell to be the Coach of the Year.
