New favorite for NFL Coach of the Year emerges

Dec 11, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a NFL logo on a communications center inside Sports Authority Field before the start of the game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

There is now a new betting favorite for NFL Coach of the Year according to one sportsbook.

The Detroit Lions dominated the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 in Week 12 to improve to 10-1 and 6-0 at home. The 10-1 mark matches the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the NFL and has boosted Lions head coach Dan Campbell into the top spot for Coach of the Year.

According to BetOnline.ag, Campbell’s odds are +175, which is the lowest odds for a coach. Kevin O’Connell (+325) and Jim Harbaugh (+450) have the next lowest odds, followed by Sean Payton (+600) and Mike Tomlin (+650).

Tomlin had the lowest odds and was the favorite entering Week 12. However, his Steelers lost at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. As you can see, the odds can swing significantly each week depending on how teams perform.

O’Connell has his Vikings at 9-2, which is a big surprise considering they are using Sam Darnold at quarterback. Many people feel the Vikings are outperforming their level of talent. Payton has also worked his way up the list by helping the Broncos turn things around. Denver began the season 0-2 but has gone 7-3 since.

As for Campbell, his Lions host the Bears on Thanksgiving. They follow it up with home games against Green Bay and Buffalo.