NFL Coach of the Year Award Odds: Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell is Odds-On Favorite

Kevin O'Connell is now a heavy favorite to win the award for the first time in his career.

Trevor Knapp - Publishing Editor at Covers.com
Trevor Knapp • Publishing Editor
Dec 31, 2024 • 10:56 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 have not lost a game since October 24 and head coach Kevin O'Connell is now getting his flowers. Updated NFL Coach of the Year odds show O'Connell (-1600) as the heavy betting favorite to win the award. 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 (-1600) and Dan Campbell (+750) are the betting favorites.

NFL Coach of the Year odds FanDuel DraftKings bet365
Vikings Kevin O'Connell -1600 -1000 -1600
Lions Dan Campbell +750 +550 +750
Commanders Dan Quinn +4000 +2000 +3000
Chiefs Andy Reid +4000 +1400 +2500
Broncos Sean Payton +15000 +15000 +8000
Bills Sean McDermott +20000 +15000 +15000
Rams Sean McVay +20000 +10000 +15000
Eagles Nick Sirianni +20000 +15000 +15000
Chargers Jim Harbaugh +30000 +5500 +10000
Buccaneers Todd Bowles +30000 +25000 +10000

The NFL Coach of the Year race is pretty much over. Bettors with Kevin O'Connell tickets are smiling right now as the Vikings head coach had +2000 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 (-1600)

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 14-2. O'Connell could continue his climb up NFL Coach of the Year odds boards depending on how things shake out against the Lions this Sunday.

Dan Campbell (+750)

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 14-2 Lions are rolling right along. Detroit is in the driver's seat for one of the top seeds in the NFC.

Andy Reid (+4000)

This season may be Andy Reid's masterpiece. The Chiefs continue to find ways to win despite their offense not being able to crack the 30-point mark in any game. Kansas City is 15-1 and has secured the top seed in the AFC.

Dan Quinn (+4000)

Dan Quinn has the Washington franchise back on track after years of lowly play. The Commanders are 11-5 and could get to 12 wins with a victory over Dallas this weekend.

Sean Payton (+15000)

The 9-7 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 19.4 points per game. Denver closes the season against Chiefs with Kansas City likely to rest most of its starters.

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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