Dan Campbell has been at or near the top when it comes to odds of winning the NFL Coach of the Year award. He has turned a ridiculous franchise into a feared contender in just a couple of years, as the Detroit Lions are near the top of the NFC standings, and he has deserved all the praise he has received.
Who will win the NFL Coach of the Year award?
Kevin Stefanski’s reactions at the end of the @Browns game are too perfect 😂 @InsideTheNFL pic.twitter.com/bbMTwfbEWb
– NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 19, 2023
But there are some teams that are achieving improbable or impressive results late in the season, and their leaders are now earning recognition with the prestigious coaching award. Here are the current listings for the NFL COY prize, provided by BetOnline:
Kevin Stefanski (+125)
The overall leader is currently Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. His team has dealt with serious quarterback issues all season and turned to a 39-year-old who hadn’t played all season to save his team in Week 13, and it worked. Cleveland has won three straight to improve to 10-5 and actually has a chance to win the AFC North if things go well over the final two weeks.
Dan Campbell (+240)
No longer the favorite, but certainly still a top contender, Campbell’s team just won its first NFC North title since 1993. The Lions are 11-4 and still within striking distance of the No. 1 seed. overall in the NFC, although we need San Francisco and Philadelphia to falter down the stretch while defeating the Cowboys and Vikings.
THEY HAVE DONE!
For the first time since 1993, the @Lions are division champions! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/J6JUTJlICr
– FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 24, 2023
Shane Steichen (+700)
The Colts have been one of the biggest positive surprises so far this NFL season, and rookie head coach Shane Steichen has received a lot of credit and praise for the job he has done. But the team has lost two of its last three games and its playoff status is in doubt, so its boss is a long shot at this point.
DeMeco Ryans (+775)
Another rookie AFC South head coach whose team has exceeded expectations, DeMeco Ryans, could take a major step up the board if his Texans can win their final two games against division opponents. He expects him to move into one of the favorite spots if Houston ends up winning the AFC South.
Mike McDaniel (+800)
The Dolphins have their flaws and McDaniel has been the subject of some questionable plays, but if Miami breaks down and defeats the Cowboys, Ravens and Bills to finish the season, then it will be hard to deny that they got it. the NFL Coach of the Year award.
