Sean Payton climbing the list of NFL coaches with the most wins in history—Zach & Phil break it down
The Drive breaks down Sean Payton’s incredible NFL coaching career, as the Broncos’ leader continues his climb up the all‑time wins list.
Already 13th in history, Payton has passed legends like Bill Parcells, Mike Shanahan, Pete Carroll, Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, and Bill Cowher. Now he’s just 2 wins away from Chuck Knox, 6 from Dan Reeves, and 9 from tying Mike Tomlin and Chuck Noll to crack the NFL’s top 10.
With Bo Nix at quarterback and a healthy roster, Payton could cement himself among the greatest coaches ever — and if Denver averages 10 wins a year through his extension, he could finish with 234 wins, good for 6th all‑time.
This is the full breakdown of Payton’s historic rise — the excitement, the anticipation, and what it means for the Broncos’ future.
Sean Payton currently 13th all‑time in NFL coaching wins
Legends already passed: Parcells, Shanahan, Carroll, Coughlin, Holmgren, Cowher
2 wins from Chuck Knox (12th), 6 from Dan Reeves (11th), 9 from Tomlin/Noll (top‑10)
10 wins this season could put Payton in solo 9th place
Broncos Country — weigh in:
• Where does Sean Payton rank among the NFL’s greatest coaches
• Can he crack the top‑10 this season
• And how many wins do you expect in Year 3 of the Payton‑Nix era
