Coach of the Year: Mike Vrabel

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was awarded the NFL Coach of the Year for the second time, receiving 19 of 50 first-place votes and totaling 302 points. Vrabel surpassed other contenders including Jacksonville's Liam Coen, who received 239 points, and Seattle's Mike Macdonald with 191 points. Vrabel's leadership guided the Patriots to a 13-4 record and an AFC East title in his inaugural season with the team, marking a significant turnaround from their previous 4-13 season under Jerod Mayo. Vrabel's previous Coach of the Year accolade came in 2021 with the Titans. He joins a distinguished group of coaches who have won the award with multiple franchises. The award recognizes regular season performance and is voted on following Week 18.