NFL Coach of the Year Award Odds | Kevin O'Connell The New Favorite

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell overtakes Dan Campbell as the favorite to win the award. Campbell was taken down a peg following Detroit's loss to Buffalo.

Trevor Knapp - Publishing Editor at Covers.com
Trevor Knapp • Publishing Editor
Dec 18, 2024 • 12:25 ET • 4 min read
NFL Coach of the Year odds
Photo By - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are the class of the NFC North, and the coaches of each team find themselves battling it out for the NFL Coach of the Year award. Updated NFL Coach of the Year odds show Kevin O'Connell (-125) and Dan Campbell (+400) as the betting favorites. See who else stands among the sideline's elite in the latest NFL odds.

NFL Coach of the Year odds

Here is a look at updated NFL Coach of the Year odds. Kevin O'Connell (-125) and Dan Campbell (+400) are the betting favorites.

NFL Coach of the Year odds FanDuel DraftKings bet365
Vikings Kevin O'Connell -140 +110 -140
Lions Dan Campbell +340 +250 +400
Broncos Sean Payton +650 +350 +850
Commanders Dan Quinn +1800 +550 +1400
Steelers Mike Tomlin +1800 +1200 +1500
Chiefs Andy Reid +2000 +1400 +2000
Bills Sean McDermott +2500 +1600 +2500
Eagles Nick Sirianni +3000 +2500 +2500
Buccaneers Todd Bowles +5000 +3000 +5000
Packers Matt Lafleur +5000 +4000 +5000

The NFL Coach of the Year race is coming down to the wire. Bettors with Kevin O'Connell or Dan Campbell tickets are smiling right now as both coaches had +2000 or higher NFL COY odds prior to the start of the season. Here is a look at the NFL Coach of the Year odds prior to the start of the season.

  • Jim Harbaugh (+1000)
  • Matt Eberflus (+1000)
  • Raheem Morris (+1200)
  • Matt LaFleur (+1300)
  • DeMeco Ryans (+1400)
  • Shane Steichen (+1400)
  • Mike Macdonald (+1400)
  • Dave Canales (+1600)
  • Jonathan Gannon (+1800)
  • Brian Callahan (+2000)
  • Kevin O'Connell (+2000)
  • Sean Payton (+2500)
  • Mike McDaniel (+2500)
  • Dan Campbell (+2500)
  • Robert Saleh (+2500)
  • Mike Tomlin (+2500)
  • Zac Taylor (+2500)
  • Antonio Pierce (+3000)
  • Sean McVay (+3000)
  • Jerod Mayo (+3000)
  • Dan Quinn (+3000)
  • Kyle Shanahan (+4000)
  • Doug Pederson (+4000)
  • Nick Sirianni (+4000)
  • Brian Daboll (+4000)
  • Sean McDermott (+5000)
  • Todd Bowles (+6000)
  • Dennis Allen (+6000)
  • John Harbaugh (+6000)
  • Kevin Stefanski (+6000)
  • Mike McCarthy (+6000)

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NFL Coach of the Year betting favorites

Here is a look at NFL Coach of the Year betting favorites.

Kevin O'Connell (-125)

Kevin O'Connell's Minnesota Vikings had a pre-season win total projection of 6.5 victories. Minnesota has already eclipsed that number and is firmly in the mix for a top NFC playoff spot at 12-2. O'Connell could continue his climb up NFL Coach of the Year odds boards in the coming weeks depending on how things shake out against the Seahawks and Lions.

Dan Campbell (+400)

Last season, Dan Campbell led the Detroit Lions to their first divisional title since 1993, and after narrowly missing a Super Bowl appearance, he now has Motor City operating at full throttle in 2024. The 12-2 Lions are rolling right along and are on pace for the best season in franchise history. Campbell did take a dip this week following the Lions' loss to the Bills. The Detroit head coach was around -125 to win the award but is not +400.

Sean Payton (+600)

The 9-5 Denver Broncos are another team that has far exceeded pre-season expectations, as Denver was saddled with a 5.5 win total prior to the start of the campaign. Sean Payton has turned rookie Bo Nix into a competent NFL starter and Payton's defense is allowing just 17.6 points per game. Payton could also climb NFL Coach of the Year odds boards in the coming weeks. Denver does have a tough stretch coming up with games against the Chargers, Bengals and Chiefs.

Dan Quinn (+750)

Dan Quinn has the Washington franchise back on track after years of lowly play. The Commanders are 9-5 and have a relatively easy schedule down the stretch. Quinn's squad will host the Eagles and then the Falcons. Washington closes the season at Dallas.

Mike Tomlin (+1600)

Mike Tomlin had +225 NFL Coach of the Year odds last month but the Pittsburgh Steelers' hiccup in the Cleveland snow cost him. Although the Steelers rebounded with a win over Cincinnati and a revenge victory over the Browns, Pittsburgh has a brutal schedule down the stretch with games against the Ravens and Chiefs. If the Steelers can garner a few more wins this December, Tomlin should continue to be among the COY betting favorites.

NFL Coach of the Year betting splits

  • With odds of +2,000, Dan Campbell captured the most pre-Week 1 action at BetMGM, generating 14.1% of tickets and 17.1% of the handle.

NFL Coach of the Year trends

  • There has not been a back-to-back Coach of the Year winner since 182 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) winning 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 Team
2023 Kevin Stefanski Cleveland Browns
2022 Brian Daboll New York Giants
2021 Mike Vrabel Tennessee Titans
2020 Kevin Stefanski Cleveland Browns
2019 John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens
2018 Matt Nagy Chicago Bears
2017 Sean McVay Los Angeles Rams
2016 Jason Garrett Dallas Cowboys
2015 Ron Rivera Carolina Panthers
2014 Bruce Arians Arizona Cardinals
2013 Ron Rivera Carolina Panthers
2012 Bruce Arians Indianapolis Colts
2011 Jim Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens
2010 Bill Belichick New England Patriots
2009 Marvin Lewis Cincinnati Bengals 
2008 Mike Smith Atlanta Falcons
2007 Bill Belichick New England Patriots
2006 Sean Payton New Orleans Saints
2005 Lovie Smith Chicago Bears
2004 Marty Schottenheimer San Diego Chargers
2003 Bill Belichick New England Patriots
2002 Andy Reid Philadelphia Eagles
2001 Dick Jauron Chicago Bears
2000 Jim Haslett New Orleans Saints

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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 Toronto Blue Jays and Indianapolis Colts fan.

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