Snap Theory

Most aggressive NFL coaches on fourth down, 2026

Through week 10 of 2026, Dan Campbell (DET) goes for it most often on fourth down, 30% of the time, where the model would go 44%. Every NFL team goes for it less often than the model recommends.

CoachTeamGoes for itModel says go
Dan CampbellDET30%44%
Dave CanalesCAR28%37%
Ben JohnsonCHI27%50%
Joe BradyBUF25%46%
Kyle ShanahanSF25%47%

Share of 2026 fourth downs (before the last 5 minutes) where the team went for it, next to how often the model says going for it is the best call. Make the calls yourself