Best Head Coaches in the NFL Today – 2025 Tier List
Who’s the best head coach in the NFL right now? That’s exactly what we set out to rank — combining career wins, playoff success, fan votes, and the eye test to break down all 32 NFL head coaches going into the 2025 season.
This list isn’t about potential or projections — it’s about who’s actually getting it done. From legendary leaders like Andy Reid to first-year wildcards like Ben Johnson, we’ve tiered every coach in the league based on what they’ve shown — and what they still need to prove.
This is your one-stop coaching power rankings for the 2025 NFL season.
Table of Contents
- Tier 1 – Best of the Best
- Tier 2 – Great But Not the Best
- Tier 3 – A Little More to Prove
- Tier 4 – A Lot More to Prove
- Tier 5 – Still on the Hot Seat
- Tier 6 – Too Soon to Tell
- Full 2025 NFL Head Coach Rankings Recap
Tier 1 – The Best of the Best: Reid, McVay, Harbaugh, O’Connell, Campbell, and Sirianni headline the elite coaching group in 2025.
Tier 1 – Best of the Best
Andy Reid – Kansas City Chiefs
- Career Record: 273–146–1 (Regular Season), 28–17 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 14–3
- Fan Voting Rank: #2
- Andy Reid continues to be the NFL’s offensive maestro, leading the Chiefs to another impressive season. With over 300 career wins, Reid’s adaptability and play-calling genius keep Kansas City at the forefront of the league. He’s not only making his name as the best head coach in the NFL today, but competing for the title of best head coach in NFL history.
Sean McVay – Los Angeles Rams
- Career Record: 80–52 (Regular Season), 8–4 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 10–7
- Fan Voting Rank: #4
- Sean McVay remains the NFL’s boy genius, consistently keeping the Rams competitive. His offensive innovations and leadership have made Los Angeles a perennial playoff team. McVay’s Rams are always in the mix, and that’s not changing anytime soon.
John Harbaugh – Baltimore Ravens
Career Record: 172–104 (Regular Season), 13–11 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 12–5
Fan Voting Rank: #8
John Harbaugh has been the steady hand guiding the Ravens through thick and thin. With a Super Bowl ring and multiple playoff appearances, he’s the embodiment of consistency. While not always flashy, Harbaugh’s teams are tough, disciplined, and always in the hunt.
Kevin O’Connell – Minnesota Vikings
- Career Record: 34–17 (Regular Season)
- 2024 Season Record: 14–3
- Fan Voting Rank: #5
- Blurb: Kevin O’Connell has quickly risen through the coaching ranks, leading the Vikings to a stellar 14–3 season. His offensive acumen and calm demeanor have revitalized Minnesota’s football culture. The Vikings weren’t expect to do anything last season with Darnold at the helm, but O’Connell quickly changed everyone’s perception.
Dan Campbell – Detroit Lions
- Career Record: 39–28–1 (2021–2024), 2–2 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 15–2
- Fan Voting Rank: #1
- Dan Campbell has turned Detroit from the NFL’s lovable losers into a team that bites kneecaps and takes names. With a 15–2 record in 2024, he’s instilled a gritty, no-nonsense culture that’s resonated with players and fans alike. Campbell’s Lions are no longer a punchline—they’re contenders.
Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles
- Career Record: 48–20 (Regular Season), 6–3 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 16–1
- Fan Voting Rank: #3
- Nick Sirianni has transformed the Eagles into a juggernaut, leading them to a near-perfect season and a Super Bowl victory. His innovative strategies and player-first approach have made Philly a nightmare for opponents. He has gone from one of the most hated head coaches to beloved all within the span of weeks. That Philadelphia football.
Tier 2 – Great but not the best: Coaches like Shanahan, Tomlin, and Payton are proven winners just outside the top tier.
Tier 2 – Great But Not the Best
Kyle Shanahan – San Francisco 49ers
- Career Record: 70–62 (Regular Season), 8–4 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 11–6
- Fan Voting Rank: #12
- Kyle Shanahan is still the league’s mad scientist on offense. He can turn a fullback into a WR1 if he has to. But for all the innovation, he’s still ringless — and those blown leads in big games don’t just disappear. Until he hoists the Lombardi, he’ll be stuck in the “almost” tier.
Dan Quinn – Washington Commanders
- Career Record: 55–47 (Regular Season), 5–3 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 10–7
- Fan Voting Rank: #15
- Quinn’s got that locker-room charisma and defensive chops you want in a modern head coach. He’s brought immediate respectability to a chaotic Commanders franchise. Now comes the hard part — sustaining it when expectations go up.
Mike Tomlin – Pittsburgh Steelers
- Career Record: 183–107–2 (Regular Season), 8–11 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 9–8
- Fan Voting Rank: #7
- Never having a losing season is insane. But the playoff wins have dried up, and Steeler Nation is hungry for more. Tomlin’s culture is top-tier — now he just needs a QB that can throw more touchdowns than towels.
Jim Harbaugh – Los Angeles Chargers
- Career Record: 55–25–1 (Regular Season), 5–4 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 11–6
- Fan Voting Rank: #10
- Jim Harbaugh returned to the league and did what he always does — slap some toughness on a soft roster and get them to play bully ball. He’s weird, he’s intense, and he wins. The Chargers finally have an identity. Football guys.
Sean Payton – Denver Broncos
- Career Record: 170–105 (Regular Season), 9–9 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 10–7
- Fan Voting Rank: #9
- After a rough debut year in Denver, Payton got the Broncos back on track. His offense looked sharper and more disciplined — basically everything Nathaniel Hackett’s wasn’t.
Matt LaFleur – Green Bay Packers
- Career Record: 67–33 (Regular Season), 2–4 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 9–8
- Fan Voting Rank: #14
- LaFleur has quietly stacked wins even through quarterback changes, but the playoff exits are adding up. He’s like the nice guy at the poker table — clean suit, good manners, no rings. Time to go all-in.
Sean McDermott – Buffalo Bills
- Career Record: 86–45 (Regular Season), 7–7 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 11–6
- Fan Voting Rank: #19
- McDermott built a beast in Buffalo, but every January feels like déjà vu. Great defense, elite QB, heartbreaking loss. The window isn’t closed, but it’s starting to squeak. He needs a deep playoff run to quiet the noise.
Tier 3 – Still building a case: Bowles, Ryans, Vrabel and Carroll land in Tier 3 with work left to cement top status.
Tier 3 – A Little More to Prove
Todd Bowles – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Career Record: 54–68 (Regular Season), 1–3 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 10–7
- Fan Voting Rank: #25
- Todd Bowles finally got the Bucs above .500 again, but his teams still feel like they’re stuck in purgatory. Bowles needs to see more playoff success to move up.
DeMeco Ryans – Houston Texans
- Career Record: 10–7 (Regular Season), 1–1 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 10–7
- Fan Voting Rank: #13
- DeMeco Ryans has Houston believing again. The rookie head coach brought swagger and substance, turning the Texans from a punchline into a playoff team. But then followed up with an inconsistent sophomore season.
Pete Carroll – Las Vegas Raiders
- Career Record: 170–120–1 (Regular Season), 11–11 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 8–9
- Fan Voting Rank: #22
- Yes, Pete Carroll is now in silver and black — and yes, it still feels weird. He’s one of the oldest coaches in the league but still brings energy like it’s 2013. The question isn’t if he can coach — it’s whether the Raiders’ roster gives him a real shot to win.
Mike Vrabel – New England Patriots
- Career Record: 56–48 (Regular Season), 2–3 (Postseason)
- 2024 Season Record: 9–8
- Fan Voting Rank: #17
- Vrabel back in Foxborough just feels right. He’s tough, no-nonsense, and players love him — everything the Patriots needed post-Belichick. Everything is trending up for a team that couldn’t do much worse.
Tier 4 – Coaches in need of breakout seasons: Taylor, McDaniel, and others sit in the prove-it zone entering 2025.
Tier 4 – A Lot More to Prove
Zac Taylor – Cincinnati Bengals
Career Record: 46–52–1 (Regular Season), 5–2 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 9–8
Fan Voting Rank: #24
Zac Taylor deserves credit for dragging the Bengals out of the basement and into a Super Bowl, but the last couple seasons have looked a lot like regression. With Joe Burrow healthy, there are no more excuses. This year is put up or pack up.
Kevin Stefanski – Cleveland Browns
Career Record: 38–36 (Regular Season), 1–2 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 9–8
Fan Voting Rank: #18
Stefanski’s Browns are like an expensive sports car stuck in second gear. The roster is loaded, but inconsistent QB play and vanilla offense have held them back. He’s running out of time to prove he’s more than a one-hit wonder.
Mike McDaniel – Miami Dolphins
Career Record: 20–14 (Regular Season), 0–2 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 10–7
Fan Voting Rank: #20
McDaniel might be the smoothest play designer in the NFL — and the Dolphins are appointment TV when it clicks. But you can’t be the fun team forever without winning in January. If he’s still skiing down wildcard mountain next year, the shine starts to wear off.
Raheem Morris – Atlanta Falcons
Career Record: 21–38 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)*
2024 Season Record: 8–9
Fan Voting Rank: #30
Morris is back in the big chair, and while the record doesn’t sparkle, he brought some toughness to a Falcons team that badly needed it. Still, the bar in Atlanta isn’t high. And with Michael Penix at the helm, they are looking to rebound this season.
Mike Macdonald – Seattle Seahawks
Career Record: 10–7 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 10–7
Fan Voting Rank: #11
Macdonald made an instant impression in Year 1, turning Seattle’s defense into a punch-you-in-the-mouth unit again. They missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker, but the identity shift is clear. If he develops the offense next, Seattle might be a dark horse real fast.
Shane Steichen – Indianapolis Colts
Career Record: 15–19 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 6–11
Fan Voting Rank: #29
The Colts looked promising early under Steichen — until Richardson got hurt and the wheels fell off. His development of young QBs is still a bright spot, but he’ll need more than flashes to quiet the noise. Another six-win season and his “offensive guru” label starts peeling off.
Tier 5 – Coaches under pressure: Daboll and Gannon headline a group fighting for job security in 2025.
Tier 5 – Still on the Hot Seat
Dave Canales – Carolina Panthers
Career Record: 5–12 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 5–12
Fan Voting Rank: #28
Canales inherited a mess in Carolina and didn’t exactly clean it up. The offense was flat, but Bryce Young did look like he was improving by the end of the season. Year 2 better come with fireworks — or it’ll be someone else’s rebuild.
Jonathan Gannon – Arizona Cardinals
Career Record: 8–26 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 4–13
Fan Voting Rank: #32
Gannon’s defense-first mentality hasn’t translated to wins. Arizona has talent, but they still look lost half the time. If he doesn’t at least flirt with .500 in 2025, he’ll be flirting with a defensive coordinator job next.
Brian Callahan – Tennessee Titans
Career Record: 3–14 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 3–14
Fan Voting Rank: #23
Callahan’s head coaching debut was rough. Really rough. The Titans had growing pains everywhere, but 3 wins won’t keep the wolves away for long. He needs to show he’s building something — or this could be a one-and-done gig.
Brian Daboll – New York Giants
Career Record: 15–20–1 (Regular Season), 1–1 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: 5–12
Fan Voting Rank: #21
Daboll’s stock plummeted fast. From Coach of the Year to “is he even safe?” in one season. The Giants looked lifeless on offense and confused on defense. If 2025 doesn’t come with a winning record, expect Mara to hit the eject button.
Tier 6 – New or unproven: These head coaches haven’t coached enough games yet to fully evaluate.
Tier 6 – Too Soon to Tell
Aaron Glenn – New York Jets
Career Record: 0–0 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: N/A (First season as HC begins in 2025)
Fan Voting Rank: #27
After years as Detroit’s fiery DC, Glenn finally gets his shot in New York. The Jets defense is built to dominate, but Glenn’s challenge will be fixing the offense — and fast. If he can find a way to keep the locker room from eating itself, he might surprise people.
Ben Johnson – Chicago Bears
Career Record: 0–0 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: N/A
Fan Voting Rank: #16
The hottest coordinator name on the market finally took a job — and he picked a Bears team loaded with young talent. Johnson’s offensive brain is legit. If he gets Caleb Williams humming early, Chicago could go from bottom-feeder to playoff sleeper real quick.
Liam Coen – Jacksonville Jaguars
Career Record: 0–0 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: N/A
Fan Voting Rank: #30
Liam Coen walked into a weird situation, replacing Doug Pederson after Trevor Lawrence’s ugly regression. He’s an unknown at the NFL level, but Jacksonville is hoping he can stabilize the QB and salvage a roster with way too much talent to be this mid.
Kellen Moore – New Orleans Saints
Career Record: 0–0 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: N/A
Fan Voting Rank: #26
Kellen Moore is finally a head coach after years of QB-whisperer hype. The Saints offense needs CPR, and Moore’s playbook better be the defibrillator. If the results don’t come quick, the “genius” label disappears faster than a Dennis Allen timeout.
Brian Schottenheimer – Dallas Cowboys
Career Record: 0–0 (Regular Season), 0–0 (Postseason)
2024 Season Record: N/A
Fan Voting Rank: #22
No pressure, just replacing Mike McCarthy with the whole world watching. Schottenheimer’s playcalling has been hit-or-miss, but now he’s running the show. With Dallas’ roster and expectations, he won’t get a grace period — it’s boom or you’re gone.
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Q: Who is the best head coach in the NFL in 2025?
A: The best head coach in the NFL today is Andy Reid who also looks to further the argument for Andy Reid as the best head coach ever.
Q: Which NFL coaches are on the hot seat in 2025?
A: Coaches like Jonathan Gannon, Brian Daboll, and Brian Callahan enter the 2025 season needing a big turnaround to avoid being replaced.
Q: Which new NFL coaches are worth watching in 2025?
A: Aaron Glenn (Jets), Ben Johnson (Bears), and Kellen Moore (Saints) are first-year head coaches fans should keep an eye on.
Head coaching in the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” job — and this tier list reflects exactly that. Some guys are building dynasties, others are building excuses, and a few might not survive the year.
Whether you’re calling for a hot seat or campaigning for Coach of the Year, one thing’s for sure: the gap between Tier 1 and Tier 6 is wider than ever.
Let us know what you’d change. Did we rank your team’s coach too low? Too high? Or is this list dead-on?
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