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When the New England Patriots triumphed over the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2023, a legendary coach reached a remarkable milestone. With this achievement, he became only the third head coach in NFL history to win 300 regular-season games. As this coaching icon takes a break from the sidelines, another active leader is hot on his heels, boasting an impressive record of success.
Let’s delve into the top coaches with the most wins in NFL history, including postseason victories. Active coaches are marked with an asterisk.
5. Tom Landry, 270 wins
Landry’s remarkable 29-year tenure as the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach set an NFL record. During his time, the team enjoyed 20 consecutive winning seasons, also a league record. Landry led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories and was named Coach of the Year in 1966 and 1975. He was an innovator, credited with creating the 4-3 defense, and was selected to the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
4. Andy Reid*, 287 wins
Reid stands alone as the only head coach to have won 100 games with two franchises: the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. He guided the Eagles on multiple deep playoff runs, including a Super Bowl appearance in 2004. Reid’s success continued with the Chiefs, leading them to three Super Bowl titles. As an offensive mastermind and quarterback whisperer, Reid is poised to continue racking up wins with his talented team.
3. George Halas, 324 wins
Halas was a co-founder of the NFL and creator of the Chicago Bears. During his 40-year coaching tenure, he led the Bears to eight NFL championships, tying another legendary coach’s record. Halas coached the team for 40 years, with only six losing seasons. He developed the T-formation system and holds the record for the largest blowout in NFL history.
2. Bill Belichick, 333 wins
Belichick is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in professional sports. He has won an NFL-record eight Super Bowls and holds the record for most playoff wins with 31. Belichick was named Coach of the Year in 2003, 2007, and 2010. If he returns to coaching, he is just 26 regular-season wins away from surpassing the all-time leader.
1. Don Shula, 347 wins
Shula began his coaching career after playing in the NFL as a defensive back for seven seasons. He led the Baltimore Colts to the NFL championship in 1968 and later became the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, where he achieved unparalleled success. Shula guided the Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories and holds the record for the most wins in NFL history, including postseason victories.
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