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NFL analysts rank top quarterback and head coach duos for 2026

CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:56 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

NFL analysts rank top quarterback and head coach duos for 2026

Summary

CBS Sports released its ranking of the top 10 quarterback and head coach duos for the 2026 NFL season. To qualify for the list, pairs must have served together on their current team for at least one full season. New coach-quarterback pairings, such as Josh Allen with Joe Brady and Lamar Jackson with Jesse Minter, were excluded from consideration. The rankings highlight established partnerships like Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who led the team to a 13-4 record last season. Other featured pairs include Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers, as well as Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles. The evaluation considers team performance, statistical production, and playoff history to determine the standing of each duo across the league.

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Key Details

•Pairs must have worked together for one season on their current team to qualify.
•Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen are listed at number 10 after a 13-win 2025 season.
•Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh reached the AFC Wild Card round in 2025.
•Nick Sirianni is one of five coaches to reach the playoffs in his first five seasons.
•New pairings like Josh Allen and Joe Brady were ineligible for this year's rankings.

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