MSN Slideshow Ranking the 10 Winningest Playoff Head Coaches in NFL History By Pro Football Network FacebookTwitterReddItFlipLinkedinEmail January 14, 2025 | 11:50 AM EST Share FacebookTwitterReddItFlipLinkedinEmail 1 of 10 It might sound impossible, but Bill Cowher ends up on this list, despite just 15 years of head coaching experience for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that time, he had nine 10+-win seasons and won 2 AFC Championships and a Super Bowl, winning 12 playoff games in total. A 20-year career split between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Giants gave coach Tom Coughlin some impressive highlights. The man to nurture Eli Manning, he was with the team during their 2 Super Bowl Championships and Coughlin 12 total playoff wins. In just 17 seasons coaching, Mike Holmgren compiled an impressive resume in the league. Between the Packers and the Seahawks, he had 14 9+ win seasons in his 17 years, including 2 NFC Championships and a Super Bowl for a total of 13 playoff victories. The first active coach on this list, John Harbaugh, in just 17 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, has compiled 13 playoff wins, and could potentially add 3 more to the total this season. A Super Bowl winner in 2012 with Joe Flacco, he is gearing up for a deep playoff run with MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson. Over 23 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chuck Noll became one of the most celebrated head coaches in NFL history, responsible for one of the all-time great dynasties of the sport in the 1970s. Over a six-year stretch, they won four Super Bowls, bringing his total of playoff victories to 16. One of the most underrated head coaches of his time, Joe Gibbs was a life-changer for Washington. Over a 16-year career as the team's head coach, he led them to nine 10+ win seasons, winning 4 NFC Championships and 3 Super Bowls in the process. In total, he won 17 out of 24 playoff games. In 33 years with the Ravens and the Dolphins, Don Shula brought both franchises some extremely high highs. In that span, he had just 2 losing seasons, and led the two squads to 5 AFC Championships, 2 Super Bowls and an NFL Championship as well, bringing his total count of playoff victories to 19. One of the all-time greats, Tom Landry began his career as an 0-11 coach. Then, he led the charge to make the Dallas Cowboys America's Team, leading them to 5 NFC Championships over a 9-year span that also included 2 Super Bowl victories. All in all, he compiled 20 playoff wins in his 29-year career. On his way to potentially leading this list, Andy Reid has enjoyed success in every situation. However, over 26 years, he has become a definitive winner, adding 5 Conference Championships and 3 Super Bowl Championships to his resume, for a career total of 26 playoff wins. The all-time greatest coach in NFL history, Bill Belichick was the mastermind behind the New England Patriots dynasty that won 6 Super Bowls in a 20-year span. With Tom Brady as his quarterback for the majority of his 29-year career, Belichick won 29 playoff games. More Slideshows Ranking the 10 Winningest Head Coaches in NFL History Ranking the Top 10 Cornerbacks in NFL History Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks in NFL History 10 NFL Player Careers Cut Short Due to Injury Ranking the Top 10 Largest NFL Stadiums Ranking the Top 10 Route Runners in NFL History