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Who is the best head coach in the NFL? We seem to be in a golden era of NFL head coaches, with multiple future Hall of Famers and several who are quickly building legendary resumes. When you stack up the best NFL coaches right now, it quickly becomes clear just how deep the pool of coaching talent is right now.
Let’s dive into our rankings of the best NFL coaches in 2025. Our evaluation factors in last season’s success, overall track record and the supporting cast each head coach is working with.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is the best NFL coach right now. A three-time Super Bowl champion with seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances, Reid also has 10 consecutive seasons with double-digit wins. Heading into 2025, the 67-year-old head coach ranks fourth all-time in career wins (301) and he’ll have a shot at passing George Halas (324 wins) by the end of the 2026 NFL season.
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Following the 2022 NFL season, there was legitimate buzz that Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay might retire and move into broadcasting. Fortunately for the football world, he decided to stick around. Already regarded as one of the best offensive minds in football, McVay overhauled the Rams’ rushing attack ahead of the 2024 season and made it work. He’s finding ways to maximize Matthew Stafford into his late-30s even when injuries strike the offensive line and receiving corps. As for his overall resume through eight seasons, McVay has as many titles (one) as Don Shula and George Halas and a better winning percentage than Bill Belichick through their first eight seasons.
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The Detroit Lions were the butt of jokes when first-year head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference included him talking about biting kneecaps off. After he posted a 9-26-1 (.250) record through his first 36 games, there were plenty of calls for him to be fired. The Lions enter the 2025 season with a 35-11 mark (.761) since Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season. Campbell not only built a culture in Detroit, but he also played a critical role in the development of head coaches Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. As a head coach, he perfectly blends a mix of using analytics, trusting his gut and maximizing his players. While Campbell might not be recognized as a brilliant play-caller or defensive mind, he’s an outstanding culture builder and leader. The Lions are one of the best teams in football because of Campbell.
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