Mike LaFleur projected for fewest wins among new NFL head coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur ranks near the bottom in win projections for 2026 among new NFL head coaches. NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks placed LaFleur ninth out of ten, just above Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley. Despite improvements seen in two preseason games, the Cardinals continue to struggle with a defense that underperformed last season. LaFleur aims to build a positive culture and develop talent on both sides of the ball as his first season begins.
- •LaFleur is one of ten new head coaches in the NFL this season.
- •The Cardinals are expected to win fewer games in 2026.
- •The offense shows signs of improvement with key playmakers.
- •LaFleur must address significant defensive weaknesses.
- •Competition includes the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur near bottom of HC win projections
"As expected, Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur is projected to win fewer games almost all the other new head coaches in 2026.
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