There's no doubt that the Minnesota Vikings have one of the best coaching staffs in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. Head coach and offensive guru Kevin O'Connell is the league's reigning coach of the year, and he's complemented on the other side of the ball by elite defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is a former head coach himself.

Measuring the quality of NFL coaching is difficult. Beyond win-loss record, there are no stats. No wins above replacement or adjusted wins, either -- just wins, losses and the occasional tie. As such,

ESPN analyst Ben Solak has released his annual ranking of NFL coaching staffs, evaluating each team's head coach and three coordinators. Unlike basic win-loss comparisons, the analysis factors in locker room management,

A breakdown of the top 10 head coaches heading into the 2025 NFL season, highlighting leadership, consistency, playoff success, and overall impact on their teams.

After a 2024 that exceeded the expectations of fans and analysts alike, the Minnesota Vikings have earned their place as the best-coached team in the league.