Coach
Sean Payton
Head Coach
Sean Payton: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
15 seasons in New Orleans, then a year off, then 3 in Denver. The Broncos era has finished what the Saints era nearly did.
TrendPayton head-coaching record (key seasons)
| Year | Tm | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NO | 10 | 6 |
| 2009 | NO | 13 | 3 |
| 2011 | NO | 13 | 3 |
| 2018 | NO | 13 | 3 |
| 2019 | NO | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | NO | 12 | 4 |
| 2023 | DEN | 8 | 9 |
| 2024 | DEN | 10 | 7 |
| 2025 | DEN | 14 | 3 |
Wins by year
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 14 |
184 career wins across 18 seasons. Top-10 active HC in winning percentage.
MilestoneCareer totals through 2025
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 18 |
| Wins | 184 |
| Losses | 110 |
| Win % | 62.6% |
| Super Bowl wins | 1 |
| Playoff trips | 10 |
NO years (2006-2021) vs DEN years (2023-25): same coach, very different rosters.
SplitCareer splits by team
| Team | Years | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO (2006-2021) | 15 | 152 | 89 | 63.1% |
| DEN (2023-2025) | 3 | 32 | 19 | 62.7% |
He delivered Denver's first 14-win season since 2015 (Manning's last year) — and their first AFC Championship trip since.
RareDenver 14+ win seasons
| Year | HC | W |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | John Fox | 13 |
| 2013 | John Fox | 13 |
| 2014 | John Fox | 12 |
| 2015 | Gary Kubiak | 12 |
| 2025 | Sean Payton | 14 |
1 Super Bowl championship (Super Bowl XLIV in 2009) — the magical post-Katrina Saints season with Brees and Reggie Bush.
MilestonePayton Super Bowl history
| SB | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| XLIV | 2009 | W vs IND |
His career playoff record is 10-9 — among the better records for any HC with 8+ trips.
ComparisonPayton playoff record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Playoff trips | 10 |
| Playoff W | 10 |
| Playoff L | 9 |
| SB record | 1-0 |
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