Sean Payton remains ten wins from top ten NFL coaching list

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton enters the 2026 season needing ten victories to move into the top ten on the NFL all-time coaching wins list. Payton currently ranks 13th in league history with 184 career wins, placing him behind Chuck Knox and ahead of New York Giants coach John Harbaugh. Since arriving in Denver in 2023, Payton has compiled a 32-19 record and helped transition the team into a competitive position. He surpassed Mike Shanahan and Bill Parcells during the 2025 season, which concluded with 14 wins and a playoff appearance. If the team mirrors its previous performance, Payton could potentially reach the top ten milestone by Week 10 of the current season. His career objective includes becoming the first head coach to win a Super Bowl with two separate franchises.

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