At the end of a drive the game tells you whose play-calling yours resembled: how often you ran, how fast you went, how much you gambled, matched against the real tendencies of the people who called plays in the NFL. This is the list it draws from: who really called each side, team by team and week by week, with the source for each. Every team and both sides from 2022 on; the defenses from 2016; the best-known offensive play-callers from 2006.
A head coach who called his own side is listed as its caller. Where the reporting is shared or unconfirmed, the entry is marked unconfirmed and left out of the matching. A caller is matched only with enough real snaps to make a fingerprint; the comparison is a likeness, not a judgment of the coach.
2026
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Nick Rallis (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | https://amp.nfl.com/news/cardinals-retaining-nick-rallis-as-defensive-coordinator-on-mike-lafleur-s-staff · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Arizona | Offense | Mike LaFleur | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Atlanta | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Atlanta | Offense | Tommy Rees | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Baltimore | Defense | Jesse Minter | 1–18 | https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/jesse-minter-ravens-defensive-play-caller-coordinators |
| Baltimore | Offense | Declan Doyle | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Buffalo | Defense | Jim Leonhard | 1–18 | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-10-offensive-and-defensive-play-callers/ |
| Buffalo | Offense | Joe Brady | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Carolina | Defense | Ejiro Evero (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Carolina | Offense | Dave Canales | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Chicago | Defense | Dennis Allen (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Chicago | Offense | Ben Johnson | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Al Golden (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Cleveland | Defense | Mike Rutenberg (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Cleveland | Offense | Todd Monken | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Dallas | Defense | Christian Parker | 1–18 | https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news-christian-parker-nfl-head-coach-interest |
| Dallas | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Denver | Defense | Vance Joseph (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Denver | Offense | Davis Webb | 1–4 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Denver | Offense | Sean Payton | 5–18 | https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/10/broncos-hc-sean-payton-to-increase-role-in-offensive-play-calling |
| Detroit | Defense | Kelvin Sheppard (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Detroit | Offense | Drew Petzing | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Green Bay | Defense | Jonathan Gannon (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Houston | Defense | Matt Burke | 1–4 | https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/demeco-ryans-takes-over-defensive-playcalling-for-the-04-texans |
| Houston | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 5–18 | https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/demeco-ryans-takes-over-defensive-playcalling-for-the-04-texans |
| Houston | Offense | Nick Caley | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Lou Anarumo (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Shane Steichen | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Anthony Campanile (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Jacksonville | Offense | Liam Coen | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Rob Leonard (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Klint Kubiak | 1–18 | https://wtop.com/nfl/2026/02/raiders-promote-rob-leonard-to-defensive-coordinator-under-new-coach-klint-kubiak/ |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Chris O'Leary (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Mike McDaniel | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Chris Shula (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Miami | Defense | Jeff Hafley | 1–18 | https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47800410/sources-dolphins-hiring-sean-duggan-defensive-coordinator |
| Miami | Offense | Bobby Slowik | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Minnesota | Defense | Brian Flores (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin O'Connell | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| New England | Defense | Zak Kuhr (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| New Orleans | Defense | Brandon Staley (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| New Orleans | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Aaron Glenn | 1–18 | https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/2026-combine-aaron-glenn-will-call-defensive-plays-this-season-02-24-2026 |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Dennard Wilson (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| New York (NFC) | Offense | Matt Nagy | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Vic Fangio (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Sean Mannion | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Patrick Graham (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| San Francisco | Defense | Raheem Morris (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | defensive coordinator under an offense-calling head coach (2026 staff announcements) · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Seattle | Defense | Mike Macdonald | 1–18 | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-10-offensive-and-defensive-play-callers/ |
| Seattle | Offense | Brian Fleury | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense · inferred from the title (no report found of who calls it) |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Zac Robinson | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Tennessee | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–18 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-saleh-will-call-the-titans-defensive-plays |
| Tennessee | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
| Washington | Defense | Daronte Jones | 1–18 | https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2026/01/vikings-daronte-jones-is-finalizing-a-deal-to-be-washingtons-defensive-coordinator-ap-source-says/ |
| Washington | Offense | David Blough | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49711157/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-mike-mccarthy |
2025
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Nick Rallis | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Drew Petzing | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Atlanta | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Zac Robinson | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Baltimore | Defense | Zach Orr | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Todd Monken | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Bobby Babich (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-defense-play-calling-sean-mcdermott-bobby-babich-defensive-coordinator-brandon-beane · shared: McDermott said he called plays in conjunction with Babich |
| Buffalo | Offense | Joe Brady | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Carolina | Defense | Ejiro Evero | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Carolina | Offense | Dave Canales | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Chicago | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Chicago | Offense | Ben Johnson | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Al Golden | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–8 | https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/kevin-stefanski-to-assume-play-calling-duties-again-in-2025 |
| Cleveland | Offense | Tommy Rees | 10–18 | https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/11/03/kevin-stefanski-hands-over-play-calling-oc-tommy-rees |
| Dallas | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Denver | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Detroit | Defense | Kelvin Sheppard | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Offense | John Morton | 1–9 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Detroit | Offense | Dan Campbell | 10–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46912993/lions-offense-rolls-dan-campbell-takes-play-calling |
| Green Bay | Defense | Jeff Hafley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Houston | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 1–3 | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-had-new-defensive-playcaller-matt-burke-tennessee-titans |
| Houston | Defense | Matt Burke | 4–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-had-new-defensive-playcaller-matt-burke-tennessee-titans |
| Houston | Offense | Nick Caley | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Shane Steichen | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Anthony Campanile | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Offense | Liam Coen | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Chip Kelly | 1–12 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Greg Olson | 13–18 | https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-greg-olson-interim-offensive-coordinator-pete-carroll-2025-coaching-staff |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Jesse Minter | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Chris Shula | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Miami | Defense | Anthony Weaver | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Mike McDaniel | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Minnesota | Defense | Brian Flores | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin O'Connell | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Defense | Terrell Williams | 1–1 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-mike-vrabel-reveals-week-2-defensive-play-caller |
| New England | Defense | Zak Kuhr | 2–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-mike-vrabel-praises-defensive-play-caller-zak-kuhr |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| New Orleans | Defense | Brandon Staley | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Steve Wilks | 1–15 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Chris Harris | 16–18 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/15/sports/nfl-jets-fire-defensive-coordinator-steve-wilks |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Tanner Engstrand | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–12 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Charlie Bullen | 13–18 | https://www.giants.com/news/shane-bowen-relieved-of-duties-charlie-bullen-named-defensive-coordinator |
| New York (NFC) | Offense | Mike Kafka | 1–18 | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brian-daboll-announces-offensive-coordinator-mike-kafka-will-return-to-role-as-giants-play-caller |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Kevin Patullo | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–18 | https://steelersnow.com/steelers-dc-teryl-austin-reveals-who-calls-the-defensive-plays/ |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–18 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-saleh-will-call-the-titans-defensive-plays |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Mike Macdonald | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Klint Kubiak | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Josh Grizzard | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dennard Wilson | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Brian Callahan | 1–3 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137832/nfl-playcallers-32-teams-mike-mcdaniel-sean-mcvay-brian-schottenheimer |
| Tennessee | Offense | Bo Hardegree | 4–18 | https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-hc-brian-callahan-hands-off-play-calling-duties-to-qbs-coach-bo-hardegree |
| Washington | Defense | Joe Whitt Jr. | 1–10 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Defense | Dan Quinn | 11–18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-hc-dan-quinn-take-over-defensive-coordinator-role-joe-whitt-jr |
| Washington | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
2024
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Nick Rallis | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Drew Petzing | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Atlanta | Defense | Jimmy Lake | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Zac Robinson | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Baltimore | Defense | Zach Orr | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Todd Monken | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Bobby Babich | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-bobby-babich-sean-mcdermott-defensive-plays |
| Buffalo | Offense | Joe Brady | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Ejiro Evero | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Carolina | Offense | Dave Canales | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Chicago | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–13 | https://www.bleachernation.com/?p=735668 |
| Chicago | Defense | Eric Washington | 14–18 | https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/im-not-going-to-micromanage-how-thomas-brown-will-run-bears-down-the-stretch/ |
| Chicago | Offense | Shane Waldron | 1–10 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Chicago | Offense | Thomas Brown | 11–18 | https://chicagobears.com/news/thomas-brown-excited-to-lead-bears-over-final-five-regular-season-games-new-head-coach-interim |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–7 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Ken Dorsey | 8–18 | https://clevelandbrowns.com/news/kevin-stefanski-announces-decision-on-offensive-play-calling |
| Dallas | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Denver | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Detroit | Defense | Aaron Glenn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Offense | Ben Johnson | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Defense | Jeff Hafley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 1–18 | https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/demeco-ryans-takes-over-defensive-playcalling-for-the-04-texans |
| Houston | Offense | Bobby Slowik | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Shane Steichen | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Ryan Nielsen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Offense | Press Taylor | 1–18 | https://profootballrumors.com/2024/08/latest-on-jaguars-oc-press-taylor |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Luke Getsy | 1–9 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Scott Turner | 11–18 | https://profootballrumors.com/2024/11/raiders-fire-oc-luke-getsy |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Jesse Minter | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Chris Shula | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Anthony Weaver | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Mike McDaniel | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Brian Flores | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin O'Connell | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Defense | DeMarcus Covington | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New England | Offense | Alex Van Pelt | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–9 | https://www.chicagobears.com/team/coaches/dennis-allen |
| New Orleans | Defense | Joe Woods | 10–18 | https://crescentcitysports.com/saints-turn-to-darren-rizzi-in-search-of-better-results/ |
| New Orleans | Offense | Klint Kubiak | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich | 1–18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-interim-coach-jeff-ulbrich-todd-downing-offensive-play-calling-duties-oc-nathaniel-hackett |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Nathaniel Hackett | 1–5 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Todd Downing | 6–18 | https://newyorkjets.com/news/todd-downing-takes-over-jets-play-calling-duties |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (NFC) | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46157629/mike-kafka-giants-play-caller-brian-daboll-says |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–18 | https://steelersnow.com/mike-tomlin-defends-teryl-austin-wont-take-steelers-play-calling-duties/ |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Nick Sorensen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Mike Macdonald | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Ryan Grubb | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Liam Coen | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dennard Wilson | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Brian Callahan | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Washington | Defense | Joe Whitt Jr. | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
2023
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Nick Rallis | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Drew Petzing | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Atlanta | Defense | Ryan Nielsen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Baltimore | Defense | Mike Macdonald | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Todd Monken | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Buffalo | Defense | Sean McDermott | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-bobby-babich-sean-mcdermott-defensive-plays |
| Buffalo | Offense | Ken Dorsey | 1–10 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Offense | Joe Brady | 11–18 | widely reported: Brady took over after Dorsey was fired, Nov 14 2023 |
| Carolina | Defense | Ejiro Evero | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Carolina | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–7 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Carolina | Offense | Thomas Brown | 8–10 | https://www.fox13news.com/sports/panthers-fire-coach-frank-reich-after-11-games |
| Carolina | Offense | Frank Reich | 11–12 | https://www.fox13news.com/sports/panthers-fire-coach-frank-reich-after-11-games |
| Carolina | Offense | Thomas Brown | 13–18 | https://www.fox13news.com/sports/panthers-fire-coach-frank-reich-after-11-games |
| Chicago | Defense | Alan Williams | 1–2 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 3–18 | https://www.bleachernation.com/?p=735668 |
| Chicago | Offense | Luke Getsy | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Cleveland | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Dallas | Defense | Dan Quinn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Denver | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Detroit | Defense | Aaron Glenn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Offense | Ben Johnson | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Green Bay | Defense | Joe Barry | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Houston | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 1–18 | https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/demeco-ryans-takes-over-defensive-playcalling-for-the-04-texans |
| Houston | Offense | Bobby Slowik | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Shane Steichen | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Mike Caldwell | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Offense | Press Taylor | 1–18 | https://www.nfl.com/_amp/jaguars-oc-press-taylor-to-call-plays-2024-preseason |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–8 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Bo Hardegree | 9–18 | https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-hc-brian-callahan-hands-off-play-calling-duties-to-qbs-coach-bo-hardegree |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Brandon Staley | 1–15 | https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/sports/2023/02/27/chargers-promote-derrick-ansley-to-defensive-coordinator |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Derrick Ansley | 16–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/news/chargers-news-derrick-ansley-can-spark-bolts-defense-with-brandon-staley-gone-jb13 |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Raheem Morris | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Miami | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Mike McDaniel | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Minnesota | Defense | Brian Flores | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin O'Connell | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| New England | Defense | Steve Belichick | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-defensive-coordinator-stephen-belichick-role |
| New England | Offense | Bill O'Brien | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–18 | https://neworleans.football/2023/04/25/whos-calling-the-shots-on-defense-and-tight-end-taysom-hills-phenomenal-evolution |
| New Orleans | Offense | Pete Carmichael | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich | 1–18 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-saleh-will-call-the-titans-defensive-plays |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Nathaniel Hackett | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (NFC) | Offense | Mike Kafka | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46157629/mike-kafka-giants-play-caller-brian-daboll-says |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Sean Desai | 1–14 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Matt Patricia | 15–18 | https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39133316/source-matt-patricia-takes-eagles-defensive-playcaller |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Brian Johnson | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–18 | https://steelersnow.com/steelers-dc-teryl-austin-reveals-who-calls-the-defensive-plays/ |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Matt Canada | 1–11 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Mike Sullivan | 12–18 | https://nfl.com/news/steelers-fire-offensive-coordinator-matt-canada-amid-fourth-season-with-team |
| San Francisco | Defense | Steve Wilks | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Seattle | Defense | Clint Hurtt | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Shane Waldron | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Dave Canales | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Tennessee | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Tim Kelly | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
| Washington | Defense | Jack Del Rio | 1–12 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Defense | Ron Rivera | 13–18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-fire-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio |
| Washington | Offense | Eric Bieniemy | 1–18 | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108724/key-intel-all-32-nfl-playcallers-including-mike-mccarthy |
2022
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Baltimore | Defense | Mike Macdonald | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Offense | Ken Dorsey | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Phil Snow | 1–5 | https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/gm-report/panthers-parting-ways-with-phil-snow |
| Carolina | Defense | Al Holcomb | 6–18 | https://profootballrumors.com/2022/10/latest-on-panthers-coaching-staff |
| Carolina | Offense | Ben McAdoo | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Chicago | Defense | Alan Williams | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Offense | Luke Getsy | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Joe Woods | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Dallas | Defense | Dan Quinn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Denver | Defense | Ejiro Evero | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Offense | Nathaniel Hackett | 1–10 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Denver | Offense | Klint Kubiak | 11–18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-coach-nathaniel-hackett-turns-over-play-calling-duties-klint-kubiak |
| Detroit | Defense | Aaron Glenn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Offense | Ben Johnson | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Defense | Joe Barry | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Lovie Smith | 1–18 | https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-hc-lovie-smith-i-will-be-calling-the-defenses |
| Houston | Offense | Pep Hamilton | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–9 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Parks Frazier | 10–18 | https://www.colts.com/news/parks-frazier-offensive-play-caller-jeff-saturday-interim-head-coach |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Mike Caldwell | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Offense | Doug Pederson (unconfirmed) | 1–18 | https://www.nfl.com/_amp/jaguars-oc-press-taylor-to-call-plays-2024-preseason · shared: Pederson called first halves, Press Taylor second halves |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Brandon Staley | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Joe Lombardi | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Raheem Morris | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Josh Boyer | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Mike McDaniel | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Ed Donatell | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin O'Connell | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Defense | Steve Belichick | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-defensive-coordinator-stephen-belichick-role |
| New England | Offense | Matt Patricia | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–18 | https://neworleans.football/2023/04/25/whos-calling-the-shots-on-defense-and-tight-end-taysom-hills-phenomenal-evolution |
| New Orleans | Offense | Pete Carmichael | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich | 1–18 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-saleh-will-call-the-titans-defensive-plays |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Mike LaFleur | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (NFC) | Offense | Mike Kafka | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jonathan Gannon | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Shane Steichen | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–18 | https://steelersnow.com/steelers-dc-teryl-austin-reveals-who-calls-the-defensive-plays/ |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Matt Canada | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| San Francisco | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Clint Hurtt | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Shane Waldron | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Byron Leftwich | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tennessee | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Todd Downing | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Defense | Jack Del Rio | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Offense | Scott Turner | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2021
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Baltimore | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Phil Snow | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Defense | Sean Desai | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Joe Woods | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Dallas | Defense | Dan Quinn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Aaron Glenn | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Defense | Joe Barry | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Lovie Smith | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Joe Cullen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Jon Gruden | 1–5 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Brandon Staley | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Raheem Morris | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Josh Boyer | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| New England | Defense | Steve Belichick | 1–18 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-defensive-coordinator-stephen-belichick-role |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jonathan Gannon | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | DeMeco Ryans | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–18 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Byron Leftwich | 1–18 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tennessee | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Defense | Jack Del Rio | 1–18 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
2020
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Raheem Morris | 1–5 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Jeff Ulbrich (unconfirmed) | 6–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense · Morris interim head coach from week 6; the defense's caller not confirmed |
| Baltimore | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Phil Snow | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Defense | Chuck Pagano | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Joe Woods | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Dallas | Defense | Mike Nolan | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Cory Undlin | 1–17 | https://detroitlions.com/news/lions-defensive-coordinator-cory-undlin-will-call-plays |
| Green Bay | Defense | Mike Pettine | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Anthony Weaver | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Todd Wash | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Paul Guenther | 1–14 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Rod Marinelli | 15–17 | widely reported: took over the defense when the coordinator was fired |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Jon Gruden | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Brandon Staley | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Josh Boyer | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| New England | Defense | Steve Belichick | 1–17 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-defensive-coordinator-stephen-belichick-role |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Gregg Williams | 1–13 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Frank Bush | 14–17 | widely reported: took over the defense when the coordinator was fired |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Patrick Graham | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Doug Pederson | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Byron Leftwich | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tennessee | Defense | Shane Bowen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Defense | Jack Del Rio | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
2019
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Kliff Kingsbury | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Dan Quinn | 1–8 | https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/dan-quinn-takes-over-falcons-play-calls-i-like-doing-it/899502637 |
| Atlanta | Defense | Dan Quinn (unconfirmed) | 10–17 | https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/dan-quinn-takes-over-falcons-play-calls-i-like-doing-it/899502637 · shared with Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris after the bye |
| Baltimore | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Baltimore | Offense | Greg Roman | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Eric Washington (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense · Rivera kept a hand in the calls until he was fired (week 13) |
| Chicago | Defense | Chuck Pagano | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Lou Anarumo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Offense | Zac Taylor | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Steve Wilks | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Defense | Rod Marinelli | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Offense | Kellen Moore | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Paul Pasqualoni (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/11/25/20981281/matt-patricia-ddefensive-play-calling-vs-washington · Matt Patricia (head coach) called much of it |
| Green Bay | Defense | Mike Pettine | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Romeo Crennel | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Todd Wash | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Paul Guenther | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Jon Gruden | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Wade Phillips | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Patrick Graham (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense · Brian Flores (head coach) and Graham: who called it not confirmed |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Defense | Steve Belichick (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-defensive-coordinator-stephen-belichick-role · first year after Flores; reports differ on 2019 |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Gregg Williams | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | James Bettcher | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Doug Pederson | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Todd Bowles | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Offense | Byron Leftwich | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Arthur Smith | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Defense | Greg Manusky | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
2018
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | Al Holcomb (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense · Steve Wilks (head coach) and Holcomb: who called it not confirmed |
| Atlanta | Defense | Marquand Manuel | 1–17 | https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/dan-quinn-takes-over-falcons-play-calls-i-like-doing-it/899502637 |
| Baltimore | Defense | Wink Martindale | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Offense | Brian Daboll | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Carolina | Defense | Eric Washington | 1–12 | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/panthers-fire-two-defensive-assistants-after-bucs-loss-ron-rivera-to-handle-play-calling-duties |
| Carolina | Defense | Ron Rivera | 13–17 | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/panthers-fire-two-defensive-assistants-after-bucs-loss-ron-rivera-to-handle-play-calling-duties |
| Chicago | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–10 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Marvin Lewis | 11–17 | widely reported: head coach took over the defense when Austin was fired, Nov 2018 |
| Cleveland | Defense | Gregg Williams | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Defense | Rod Marinelli | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Defense | Joe Woods | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Paul Pasqualoni (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/11/25/20981281/matt-patricia-ddefensive-play-calling-vs-washington · Matt Patricia (head coach) called much of it |
| Green Bay | Defense | Mike Pettine | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–12 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Romeo Crennel | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Matt Eberflus | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Frank Reich | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Todd Wash | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Bob Sutton | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Paul Guenther | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Offense | Jon Gruden | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Wade Phillips | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Matt Burke | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Kevin Stefanski | 15–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Defense | Brian Flores | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Kacy Rodgers (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/26/angry-bowles-denies-report-hes-taking-over-jets-de/ · Todd Bowles (head coach) and Rodgers shared the headset |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | James Bettcher | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Doug Pederson | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Seattle | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Mike Smith | 1–6 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Mark Duffner | 7–17 | widely reported: took over the defense when the coordinator was fired |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Offense | Matt LaFleur | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Defense | Greg Manusky | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
2017
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | James Bettcher | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Marquand Manuel | 1–17 | https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/dan-quinn-takes-over-falcons-play-calls-i-like-doing-it/899502637 |
| Baltimore | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Defense | Leslie Frazier | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Carolina | Defense | Steve Wilks | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Paul Guenther | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Gregg Williams | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Dallas | Defense | Rod Marinelli | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Defense | Joe Woods | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Defense | Dom Capers | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Mike Vrabel | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Ted Monachino | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Todd Wash | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Bob Sutton | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–12 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–11 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | John Pagano | 12–17 | widely reported: took over the defense when the coordinator was fired |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | Gus Bradley | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Wade Phillips | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Miami | Defense | Matt Burke | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| New England | Defense | Matt Patricia | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Kacy Rodgers (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/26/angry-bowles-denies-report-hes-taking-over-jets-de/ · Todd Bowles (head coach) and Rodgers shared the headset |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Doug Pederson | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Robert Saleh | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Kris Richard | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Mike Smith | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dick LeBeau | 1–17 | https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/dick-lebeau-ready-to-let-his-voice-be-heard-17194702 |
| Washington | Defense | Greg Manusky | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
2016
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Defense | James Bettcher | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Arizona | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Defense | Richard Smith (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/dan-quinn-takes-over-falcons-play-calls-i-like-doing-it/899502637 · Dan Quinn took the calls over late in the season, week not confirmed |
| Atlanta | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Baltimore | Defense | Dean Pees | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Buffalo | Defense | Rex Ryan (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://wkbw.com/sports/bills/rex-ryan-not-thurman-is-calling-bills-defense · Dennis Thurman called some games (from week 3); Ryan said everything went through him |
| Carolina | Defense | Sean McDermott | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Chicago | Defense | Vic Fangio | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cincinnati | Defense | Paul Guenther | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Cleveland | Defense | Ray Horton | 1–17 | https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/dick-lebeau-ready-to-let-his-voice-be-heard-17194702 |
| Dallas | Defense | Rod Marinelli | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Denver | Defense | Wade Phillips | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Detroit | Defense | Teryl Austin | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Defense | Dom Capers | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Defense | Romeo Crennel | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Indianapolis | Defense | Ted Monachino | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Jacksonville | Defense | Todd Wash | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Defense | Bob Sutton | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Las Vegas | Defense | Ken Norton Jr. | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Defense | John Pagano | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Defense | Gregg Williams | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Defense | Vance Joseph | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Miami | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Defense | Mike Zimmer | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the defense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–8 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Defense | Matt Patricia | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Defense | Dennis Allen | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Defense | Kacy Rodgers (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/26/angry-bowles-denies-report-hes-taking-over-jets-de/ · Todd Bowles (head coach) and Rodgers shared the headset |
| New York (NFC) | Defense | Steve Spagnuolo | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Defense | Jim Schwartz | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Doug Pederson | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Pittsburgh | Defense | Keith Butler | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Defense | Jim O'Neil | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| San Francisco | Offense | Chip Kelly | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Seattle | Defense | Kris Richard | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tampa Bay | Defense | Mike Smith | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Tennessee | Defense | Dick LeBeau | 1–17 | https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/dick-lebeau-ready-to-let-his-voice-be-heard-17194702 |
| Washington | Defense | Joe Barry | 1–17 | widely reported: defensive coordinator called the defense |
| Washington | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/29729/without-sean-mcvay-redskins-coach-jay-gruden-could-return-to-calling-plays |
2015
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Atlanta | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Chicago | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Minnesota | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Chip Kelly | 1–16 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Washington | Offense | Sean McVay | 1–17 | https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/29729/without-sean-mcvay-redskins-coach-jay-gruden-could-return-to-calling-plays |
2014
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Cleveland | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Minnesota | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Chip Kelly | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
2013
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Denver | Offense | Adam Gase | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Kansas City | Offense | Andy Reid | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Philadelphia | Offense | Chip Kelly | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Washington | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2012
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Indianapolis | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2011
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Offense | Mike Martz | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (NFC) | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–5 | https://freakonomics.com/2011/10/how-will-sean-paytons-injury-affect-the-saints-offense/ |
| New Orleans | Offense | Pete Carmichael | 9–17 | https://freakonomics.com/2011/10/how-will-sean-paytons-injury-affect-the-saints-offense/ |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2010
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Offense | Mike Martz | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–12 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Washington | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2009
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Denver | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2008
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Houston | Offense | Kyle Shanahan | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| San Francisco | Offense | Mike Martz | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2007
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Offense | Jason Garrett | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Detroit | Offense | Mike Martz | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| Los Angeles (AFC) | Offense | Norv Turner | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Pittsburgh | Offense | Bruce Arians | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
2006
| Team | Side | Play-caller | Weeks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Offense | Mike Martz | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |
| Green Bay | Offense | Mike McCarthy | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New England | Offense | Josh McDaniels (unconfirmed) | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays · first season calling them; his title came in 2007 |
| New Orleans | Offense | Sean Payton | 1–17 | widely reported: head coach called the offense |
| New York (AFC) | Offense | Brian Schottenheimer | 1–17 | widely reported: offensive coordinator called the plays |