DAN CAMPBELL FALLS SHORT: See Who Voted For and Against Him for NFL Coach of the Year…

_DAN CAMPBELL FALLS SHORT: See Who Voted For and Against Him for NFL Coach of the Year_

Detroit, MI – Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell fell short of winning the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year award, finishing second to Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.

Campbell, who led the Lions to a surprising 11-6 record and a playoff berth, received 19 first-place votes and 283 total vote points. O’Connell, who guided the Vikings to a 12-5 record and a division title, received 25 first-place votes and 361 total vote points.

While Campbell did not win the award, he received widespread support from voters. Here’s a breakdown of the voting results:

– Kevin O’Connell (Vikings): 25 first-place votes, 361 total vote points
– Dan Campbell (Lions): 19 first-place votes, 283 total vote points
– Andy Reid (Chiefs): 4 first-place votes, 119 total vote points
– Dan Quinn (Commanders): 6 first-place votes, 85 total vote points
– Sean Payton (Broncos): 2 first-place votes, 71 total vote points

The Associated Press released each voter’s ballot, providing insight into the voting process. Some notable voters who supported Campbell for Coach of the Year included:

– ESPN’s Adam Schefter
– NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
– Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer
– Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett

On the other hand, some voters who did not support Campbell for Coach of the Year included:

– ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
– NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
– CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco
– Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Mark Craig

Despite falling short of the award, Campbell’s impressive season and the Lions’ resurgence have earned him widespread recognition and respect throughout the NFL.

“I’m proud of what we accomplished this season, and I’m grateful for the support of our fans and the recognition from the media,” Campbell said in a statement. “We’ll keep working hard to bring a championship to the city of Detroit.”