Colts' Steichen Climbs to No. 15 in 2026 Coach Rankings

Despite the Indianapolis Colts missing the playoffs with a below .500 record and a seven-game losing streak to end the season, head coach Shane Steichen has moved up in the early 2026 coaching rankings. NBC Sports' Patrick Daugherty ranks Steichen at No. 15 among returning head coaches, noting his strong game planning abilities while questioning whether he deserves credit for keeping the franchise stable or blame for remaining at .500.

Steichen has a 25-26 record with no playoff appearances in three seasons as Colts head coach, though he has shown the ability to build productive offenses and adapt during his tenure.