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Harbaugh Leads 2026 NFL Coach of the Year Odds
As of October 14, John Harbaugh leads the odds for the 2026 NFL Coach of the Year award.
His Giants are 3-1-1 and lead the NFC East, despite losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart for the season early in Week 2.
Kevin O'Connell and Kyle Shanahan are close behind at +650, with the Vikings and 49ers both 5-0.
Minnesota has allowed the fewest points per game, while San Francisco has won against the Rams, Broncos and Seahawks.
Ben Johnson and Klint Kubiak are also among the leading contenders, though the Bears and Raiders have each lost a recent game.
The award often goes to a coach who beats expectations or turns a team around, not necessarily the coach of the team with the best record; the odds may shift as the season continues.
John Harbaugh is the favorite for the 2026 NFL Coach of the Year award at +600 odds.
The New York Giants are 3-1-1 and lead the NFC East despite losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart for the season early in Week 2.
Kevin O'Connell and Kyle Shanahan are next at +650, with the Vikings and 49ers both 5-0.
Ben Johnson is listed at +850, while Klint Kubiak is at +900.
The odds were listed by DraftKings Sportsbook as of October 14.
- Who
- John Harbaugh, Kevin O'Connell, Kyle Shanahan, Ben Johnson and Klint Kubiak are among the coaches listed.
- What
- The article reports the odds for the 2026 NFL Coach of the Year award, with Harbaugh favored at +600.
- When
- The odds are as of October 14, 2026.
- Where
- The NFL; the odds are listed at DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Why
- The award typically rewards a coach who exceeds preseason expectations, engineers a major turnaround or takes a franchise to the next level.
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- Harbaugh's odds
- +600
- O'Connell's odds
- +650
- Shanahan's odds
- +650
- Giants record
- 3-1-1
- Vikings record
- 5-0
- Odds listed as of
- October 14, 2026