The Associated Press (AP) NFL Coach of the Year award is determined by a panel of 50 sportswriters and broadcasters who cast votes to recognize the league’s most outstanding head coach each season. In the 2024 NFL season, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was a strong contender for this honor. However, the award ultimately went to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
The voting breakdown was as follows:
- Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings: 25 first-place votes, 18 second-place votes, 7 third-place votes, totaling 361 points.
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions: 19 first-place votes, 10 second-place votes, 8 third-place votes, totaling 283 points.
- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs: 4 first-place votes, 8 second-place votes, 9 third-place votes, totaling 119 points.
- Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders: 1 first-place vote, 6 second-place votes, 7 third-place votes, totaling 85 points.
- Sean Payton, Denver Broncos: 1 first-place vote, 2 second-place votes, 6 third-place votes, totaling 71 points.
The AP has released the full voting results, detailing how each of the 50 voters cast their ballots. This transparency allows fans and analysts to see which voters supported or did not support Campbell for Coach of the Year. For a comprehensive breakdown of the individual votes, you can refer to the AP’s official release.
While Campbell’s impressive season with the Lions garnered significant recognition, the majority of voters favored O’Connell’s achievements with the Vikings, leading to his selection as the 2024 AP NFL Coach of the Year.
