2024 NFL Coach of the Year odds show Jim Harbaugh as the frontrunner after Week 2, highlighting the dynamic nature of coaching performance in the league.
As of July 8, the preseason favorite was Bears coach Matt Eberflus, listed at +900. However, the current state of the Chicago franchise has seen Eberflus drop to eighth place in the odds.
Let’s take a look at the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 16.
2024-25 NFL Coach of the Year odds:
Jim Harbaugh, Chargers: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Mike McDonald, Dolphins: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Kevin O’Connell, Vikings: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Mike Tomlin, Steelers: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Dennis Allen, Saints: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Jerod Mayo, Patriots: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
DeMeco Ryans, Texans: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Matt Eberflus, Bears: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Five coaches from the top eight on the oddsboard have led their teams to an undefeated start after two weeks, showcasing their effective leadership.
Harbaugh, who previously won the award in 2011-12, is once again in the spotlight after guiding the San Diego Chargers to a strong start this season.
Another notable contender is Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, who has made significant strides up the oddsboard. Before the season began, analysts predicted a challenging year for New England, yet the team currently holds a 1-1 record, having secured a 16-10 victory against Cincinnati and narrowly losing to Seattle in overtime.
DeMeco Ryans of Houston also remains a strong candidate, having finished second in the previous year’s voting. His Texans are off to a 2-0 start, including a recent win over the Bears.
In contrast, Eberflus and the Bears have faced challenges, managing a 1-1 record after a comeback victory against Tennessee and a disappointing loss to Houston. Eberflus’s early-season odds were bolstered by the presence of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick. However, Williams has struggled, with only 267 passing yards, a completion percentage of 56.1%, and no touchdowns to show for his efforts thus far.
His performance includes two interceptions and a passer rating of 53, raising questions about the Bears’ offensive strategy moving forward.
