Top NFL coaches ranked ahead of the 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
As the NFL approaches the 2026 season, Yahoo Sports highlights the top head coaches based on their recent performances. Kai Shanahan of the 49ers and Mike Vrabel of the Patriots are in the top rankings, showcasing coaching impacts from the previous season. Key coaches like Jim Harbaugh of the Chargers and Matt LaFleur of the Packers have also made significant strides in their careers. The list emphasizes the importance of winning seasons and playoff performance in determining the ranking of NFL head coaches.
- •Kyle Shanahan leads the 49ers with two Super Bowl appearances.
- •Mike Vrabel took the Patriots to a 14-3 record last season.
- •Jim Harbaugh has never had a losing season as a head coach.
- •Matt LaFleur achieved three consecutive 13-win seasons with Green Bay.
- •John Harbaugh will start a new chapter in New York after 18 seasons in Baltimore.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking The Top 10 NFL Head Coaches Ahead of the 2026 Season
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