2024-25 NFL Coach of the Year Award Odds: Harbaugh Favored in Chargers Return

Following a successful run at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL and oddsmakers are wary of the former quarterback's lengthy resume. Read more as the Chargers new HC headlines the board for next season's Coach of the Year honors.

Apr 23, 2024 • 11:13 ET • 4 min read
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Despite Dan Campbell leading the board for the majority of the year, Kevin Stefanski concluded the 2023-24 regular season as a heavy favorite following Cleveland's blistering run in December. 

With that said, after making his long-anticipated return to the NFL, Jim Harbaugh headlines next year's NFL odds to win the 2024-25 Coach of the Year.

NFL Coach of the Year odds

Player Team DraftKings
Jim Harbaugh Chargers Los Angeles Chargers +650
Matt LaFleur Packers Green Bay Packers +850
Raheem Morris Falcons Atlanta Falcons +900
Matt Eberflus Bears Chicago Bears +1,000
Robert Saleh Jets New York Jets +1,000
Demeco Ryans Steelers Houston Texans +1,100
Jonathon Gannon Cardinals Arizona Cardinals +1,500
Dan Campbell Lions Detroit Lions +1,500
Shane Steichen Colts Indianapolis Colts +1,600
Dave Canales Panthers Carolina Panthers +1,800

Odds as of April 23, 2024.

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Favorites to win NFL Coach of the Year 

Jim Harbaugh (+650)

Wherever Jim Harbaugh goes, a winning culture follows. 

Whether it be the former quarterback's time as head coach at San Diego and Stanford or a four-year run with the 49ers that saw Harbaugh reach the NFC Championship in his first three years (including one Super Bowl appearance), there was never any question about the 60-year-old's resume. 

After leading Michigan to a National Championship victory, Harbaugh will now look to re-invent a dysfunctional Los Angeles Chargers organization that is reeling from a disappointing 5-11 campaign. 

The good news? Harbaugh has a franchise quarterback at his disposal in Justin Herbert, and plenty of talent on the defensive side of the ball, including pass rusher Joey Bosa, corner Asante Samuel Jr., and safety Derwin James. 

Matt LaFleur (+850)

In five seasons as Green Bay Packers HC, Matt LaFleur boasts a .675 winning percentage and is coming off an impressive season first season sans Aaron Rodgers. 

A member of the Shanahan coaching tree, LaFleur helped Jordan Love lead the Packers to a 9-8 record in 2023, upsetting the Cowboys at Jerry World in the Wild Card Round, and nearly doing the same to San Francisco the following week. 

Raheem Morris (+900)

After a tenure with the Atlanta Falcons spanning from 2015 to 2020, including roles ranging from defensive backs coach to interim head coach, Raheem Morris was hired as the new head coach following two outstanding seasons as the Rams defensive coordinator.

Featuring a budding defensive secondary and a game-changing running back in Bijan Robinson, Morris will look to get the Falcons back to the postseason for the first time since 2017. Considering the Buccaneers are fresh off clinching the NFC South with a 9-8 record, the division is a realistic possibility for Morris & Co. in 2024-25.

NFL Coach of the Year trends

  • There has not been a back-to-back Coach of the Year winner since 1982 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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