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10 QB-HC duos with the fewest single-season wins in NFL history

Success in the NFL often depends on the connection between a quarterback and his head coach.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:25 PM
10 QB-HC duos with the fewest single-season wins in NFL history
Key Things to Know
  • Habib Timileyin highlights historical NFL quarterback and head coach duos that produced the fewest single-season victories.
  • The 1976 Buccaneers under John McKay and Steve Spurrier went winless at 0-14.
  • Hue Jackson and rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer finished 0-16 with the 2017 Cleveland Browns.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Habib Timileyin reviews some of the worst single-season quarterback and head coach pairings in NFL history based on win totals. The list includes winless seasons such as John McKay and Steve Spurrier with the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-14), as well as Hue Jackson and DeShone Kizer during the 2017 Cleveland Browns' 0-16 campaign.

Other notable partnerships highlighted include Bill Walsh and Steve DeBerg going 2-14 with the 1979 San Francisco 49ers, Dom Capers and David Carr with the 2005 Houston Texans, and recent pairings such as Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson, alongside Matt Rhule and Teddy Bridgewater.

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