NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL coaching carousel is spinning fast as the league heads deeper into January, and one name has surged to the front of the line in Tennessee. According to betting markets, predictive models and growing media buzz, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has emerged as the early favorite to become the next head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
As of Saturday night, Nagy sits clearly atop the odds board, separating himself from a crowded field that includes former head coaches and rising assistants. The momentum is real, even if the Titans remain publicly patient.
Nagy, 47, is no stranger to the spotlight. He previously served as head coach of the Chicago Bears from 2018-21, winning NFL Coach of the Year honors in his first season after guiding Chicago to a 12-4 record and an NFC North title. He returned to Kansas City shortly thereafter, rejoining Andy Reid’s staff and playing a central role in one of the league’s most consistently productive offenses. During his tenure as Chiefs offensive coordinator, Kansas City has remained among the NFL’s leaders in points per game and offensive efficiency, with Patrick Mahomes at the controls.
For Tennessee, the appeal is clear. The Titans are at a crossroads offensively, searching for a modern identity after years of leaning heavily on defense and the run game. Nagy brings experience in quarterback development, spread concepts and adapting game plans to personnel — skills Tennessee sorely needs as it evaluates its future under center and attempts to modernize its offense.
The fit also aligns philosophically. Titans ownership and leadership have signaled a desire to move toward a more aggressive, offense-forward approach. Nagy’s background under Reid, combined with his experience running an entire program in Chicago, checks multiple boxes for a franchise seeking both innovation and stability.
That said, Nagy is not the only name on Tennessee’s radar. Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy are also being monitored, according to league sources, though neither has gained the same traction in betting or predictive markets. Additionally, Kevin Stefanski, the former Browns coach and a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, remains highly coveted by the Titans — but only if Atlanta fails to secure him first. Stefanski is widely viewed as the Falcons’ top target, and league expectation is that Tennessee would pivot quickly if he becomes unexpectedly available.
For now, though, the tea leaves point to Nagy. Easysportz expects the Titans to move in that direction, assuming Atlanta closes the deal with Stefanski as anticipated. Nothing is final — this is the NFL, after all — but the market rarely shifts this decisively without substance behind it.
If Tennessee ultimately hands Nagy the keys, it would signal a clear commitment to offensive evolution and a willingness to bet on a coach who has learned, adjusted and refined his approach after his first head-coaching stint. Sometimes the second act is the sharper one.
The Titans are still listening. The league is still watching. But as Saturday night turns to Sunday, Matt Nagy looks like the man to beat in Nashville.
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