Steelers' Mike McCarthy earns high marks among new NFL coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
In the 2026 NFL season, Mike McCarthy, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been recognized as one of the best new coaches. CBS Sports ranked him fourth among ten first-year coaches, giving him a B- grade. Under McCarthy's leadership, the Steelers have improved their scoring, averaging 28.5 points per game since Week 3. They recorded a notable fourth-quarter comeback in a 26-19 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite this success, McCarthy is still ranked last among new head coaches in the competitive AFC North.
- •Steelers are 4-2, tied for the most wins among new coaches.
- •Team ranks second in the AFC North behind the Browns and Ravens.
- •McCarthy has prior experience with 18 seasons as an NFL head coach.
- •Pittsburgh is averaging fifth-most points per game this season.
- •McCarthy aims to become the first coach to win a Super Bowl with two teams.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Mike McCarthy named one of best new coaches
"Despite a strong start, McCarthy still ranked the lowest of the three new head coaching hires in the AFC North.
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