{"id":646976,"date":"2026-01-05T19:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646976"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:15:11","slug":"nfl-coach-of-the-year-odds-week-18-mike-vrabel-leads-the-pack-for-nfl-coty-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl-coach-of-the-year-odds-week-18-mike-vrabel-leads-the-pack-for-nfl-coty-award\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Coach of the Year Odds Week 18 – Mike Vrabel Leads the Pack for the 2025-26 NFL COTY Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the 2025 NFL <\/a>regular season concludes, the Associated Press Coach of the Year award or in simple words AP COTY award, stands out as one of the most compelling and wide-open races in recent memory. Unlike many seasons dominated by a single frontrunner, 2025-26 features several coaches who orchestrated remarkable turnarounds that few prognosticators foresaw. <\/p>

Candidates like New England’s Mike Vrabel, who transformed a Patriots squad into a playoff contender, exemplify this trend. Similar unexpected surges from coaches in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and elsewhere have created a crowded field of deserving recipients. <\/p>

What makes this award particularly intriguing is the sheer number of viable stories. And voters face a difficult choice among multiple coaches who exceeded sky-high expectations. In the end, only one will claim the prestigious honor, leaving several equally worth campaigns without the ultimate recognition. <\/p>

Updated 2025-26 NFL COTY Odds<\/h2>

Here are the latest NFL <\/a>Coach of the Year odds for the 2025-26 NFL season at the end of the regular season, sourced via FanDuel<\/a><\/strong> and BetMGM<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

Coach<\/th>Fanduel Odds<\/th>BetMGM Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mike Vrabel<\/td>-370<\/a><\/td>-285<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mike MacDonald <\/td>+410<\/a><\/td>+300<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Liam Coen<\/td>+700<\/a><\/td>+1800<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ben Johnson<\/td>+8000<\/a><\/td>+1800<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sean Payton<\/td>+20000<\/a><\/td>+1600<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Kyle Shanahan <\/td>+30000<\/a><\/td>+4000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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2025-26 NFL Coach of the Year Favorites Right Now<\/h2>

Let us take a look at the top 3 favorites to land the NFL Coach of the Year award this season. <\/p>

Mike Vrabel (-370<\/a>)<\/h3>

Mike Vrabel leads NFL Coach of the Year odds at -370 on Fanduel<\/a> due to engineering the most dramatic turnaround in recent history. In his first season with New England, he transformed a Patriot team coming off back-to-back 4-13 finishes into a 14-3 AFC East champion, tying the biggest win improvement ever. Central to this resurgence is second-year QB Drake Maye’s breakout under Vrabel’s guidance and OC Josh McDaniels, Maye posted elite stats like a 72% completion rate and 113.5 passer rating, emerging as an MVP contender. Vrabel’s tough, fundamentals-focused style restored defensive identity and offensive explosiveness, making him the clear frontrunner. <\/p>

Mike MacDonald (+410<\/a>)<\/h3>

Mike MacDonald ranks as a top contender for NFL Coach of the Years odds behind only Mike Vrabel. In his second season with Seattle, he guided the Seahawks from a 10-7-non-playoff finish in 2024 to a franchise-best 14-3 recrd, clinching the NFC West and the No.1 seed with a bye. MacDonald rebuilt an elite defense (top-ranked in points allowed and run stoppage) while hiring OC Klint Kubiak to revive the offense around a resurgent Sam Darnold, turning preseason underdogs into Super Bowl favorites through innovative schemes and culture reset. <\/p>

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Liam Coen (+700<\/a>)<\/h3>

Liam Coen ranks as a strong contender for NFL Coach of the Year odds trailing favorites like Mike Vrabel. In his debut season as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, he flipped a 4-win 2024 team into a 13-4 AFC South champion and , marking one of history’s biggest turnarounds, matching rare feats like the 1999 Colts. Coen’s innovative offense unlocked Trevor Lawrence’s elite play, boosting scoring dramatically while fostering resilience through an eight-game win streak. His rapid success as a first-year HC elevates him prominently. <\/p>

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