By HCR Staff | Sept. 24, 2019
In NFL Week 3, we saw two head coaches brilliantly orchestrate wins using their backup quarterbacks. New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton lost his future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees last week and the once potent Saints offense looked like a lost cause. However, Payton proved he could win with anyone when given some time to prepare. Payton asked just enough of backup QB Teddy Bridgewater, who executed, while star RB Alvin Kamara put on a show. This was an example of a team that has been coached to know how to win doing what needed to be done to steal a tough road victory in Seattle, snapping Pete Carroll’s long September winning streak at home.
Across the country, New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur pulled off a thrilling win with backup QB Daniel Jones. This was different than Payton’s situation, however, as Jones playing was a result of a change in franchise direction rather than injury replacement. Jones answered a lot of questions people had about him being taken sixth overall, and Shurmur led his team to a much-needed road win. Shurmur saw the biggest jump in scores since Week 2.
HCR’s top head coaches for Week 3
1. Sean Payton — 9.0
2. Bill Belichick — 8.4
T3. Andy Reid — 8.0
T3. Jason Garrett — 8.0
T3. Kyle Shanahan — 8.0
6. Pat Shurmur — 7.6
T7. Bill O’Brien — 7.4
T7. Frank Reich — 7.4
T7. John Harbaugh — 7.4
T7. Matt Nagy — 7.4
T7. Mike Zimmer — 7.4