Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton deserves to be at the top of the list for NFL Coach of the Year in 2025. Payton and the Broncos are now 13-3 after their win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas night, and it was Payton's call late in the game that ended up sealing the win for the Broncos.
The Broncos' offense was facing a 4th-and-2 with the score tied at 13 points apiece. A field goal would have given the Broncos a lead with a young quarterback out of his depth operating the other team's offense, but a converted fourth down would give the Broncos a shot to put seven points on the board instead of three.