Analysts evaluate NFL coaching shifts for the upcoming 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The 2026 NFL season features significant turnover in coaching staffs, with over half the league changing play-callers compared to the previous year. Analysts have categorized several new hires based on their potential fantasy impact, identifying specific offensive schemes to watch. Mike LaFleur takes over as Cardinals head coach, while Jesse Minter leads the Ravens with Declan Doyle handling play-calling duties. The Bills promoted Joe Brady to head coach, signaling continuity for the offensive unit. Meanwhile, Klint Kubiak joins the Raiders as head coach following a notable stint as an offensive coordinator. These changes follow a 2025 season where teams managed by Ben Johnson, Liam Coen, Kellen Moore, and Josh McDaniels saw significant offensive shifts. The focus remains on how these new coordinators and head coaches shape their respective team personnel for the current year.
- •Over half of the NFL teams changed play-callers between the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
- •Declan Doyle is tasked with calling plays for the Ravens under head coach Jesse Minter.
- •Joe Brady remains the head coach for the Bills following his promotion.
- •Klint Kubiak takes over as head coach for the Raiders.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football: NFL coaching and coordinating changes we like, are just 'fine' and those we're skeptical about
"These changes are set make massive fantasy football impacts in 2026.
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