Plucky Giants have John Harbaugh climbing the first-year HC rankings

Where does New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh rank among his fellow first-year leaders through four weeks?

By Lior Lampert · G Men HQ

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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GMEN HQ ranks New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh third among first-year NFL head coaches.
The writer highlights Harbaugh leading New York to a 3-1 record despite losing quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak claims the top spot in the rankings ahead of Todd Monken.

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GMEN HQ ranks New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh third among first-year NFL head coaches through the first four weeks of the 2026 season. Writer Lior Lampert praises Harbaugh for guiding New York to an unexpected 3-1 start and the top of the NFC East despite critical injuries across the roster.

Harbaugh has kept the Giants winning despite losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury and missing star outside linebacker Brian Burns. In Lampert's rankings, Harbaugh trails only Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken at number two and Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak in the top spot.

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