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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1968)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name           = Anthony Lynn
| image          = Anthony Lynn total access (cropped).jpg
| caption        = Lynn in 2017
| current_team   = Washington Commanders
| number         = 
| position       = Run game coordinator
| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|1968|12|21|mf=y}}
| birth_place    = [[McKinney, Texas]], U.S. 
| height_ft      = 6
| height_in      = 3
| weight_lb      = 230
| high_school    = [[Celina High School (Texas)|Celina]] ([[Celina, Texas]])
| college        = [[Texas Tech Red Raiders football|Texas Tech]] (1988–1991)
| undraftedyear  = 1992
| pastteams      =
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|1992}})*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|1993}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|1995|1996}})
* Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|1997|1999}})
| pastcoaching   =
* Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2000|2002}})<br>Special teams assistant
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2003|2004}})<br>Running backs coach
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2006}})<br>Running backs coach
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2007|2008}})<br>Running backs coach
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2009|2012}})<br>Running backs coach
* New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2013|2014}})<br>Assistant head coach/running backs coach
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2015|2016}})<br>Assistant head coach/running backs coach
* Buffalo Bills (2016)<br>Interim head coach & offensive coordinator
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2017|2020}})<br>Head coach
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})<br>Offensive coordinator
* San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2022|2023}})<br>Assistant head coach/running backs coach
* [[Washington Commanders]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)<br>Run game coordinator/running backs coach
| highlights     =
* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXII|XXXII]], [[Super Bowl XXXIII|XXXIII]])
* All-[[Southwest Conference]] ([[1990 NCAA Division I-A football season|1990]])
| regular_record = {{Winning percentage|33|32|record=y}}
| playoff_record = {{Winning percentage|1|1|record=y}}
| overall_record = {{Winning percentage|34|33|record=y}}
| statlabel1     = Rushing yards
| statvalue1     = 177
| statlabel2     = Rushing average
| statvalue2     = 6.3
| statlabel3     = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Reception]]s
| statvalue3     = 3
| statlabel4     = Receiving yards
| statvalue4     = 35
| pfr            = LynnAn00
| pfrcoach       = LynnAn0 
}}

'''Anthony Ray Lynn''' (born December 21, 1968) is an American professional [[American football|football]] coach and former [[running back]] who is the run game coordinator and running backs coach for the [[Washington Commanders]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played running back for the [[Texas Tech Red Raiders football|Texas Tech Red Raiders]] and in the NFL for six seasons, primarily with the [[Denver Broncos]] where he won [[Super Bowl XXXII]] and [[Super Bowl XXXIII|XXXIII]]. Lynn entered coaching after retiring as a player in 2000, later serving as [[head coach]] of the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] from 2017 to 2020.

==Playing career==
The {{height|ft=6|in=3}} Lynn played at [[Celina High School (Texas)|Celina High School]], and later for the [[Texas Tech Red Raiders football|Texas Tech Red Raiders]] (1988–1991), where he was an All-[[Southwest Conference]] running back in 1990. His senior year was cut short by a knee injury, and concerns about the injury left him undrafted.  Lynn was a journeyman reserve running back and special teams player during his NFL career, playing for the [[Denver Broncos]] (1993, 1997–1999) and [[San Francisco 49ers]] (1995–1996). He retired in 2000 due to repeated neck stinger injuries.  Lynn was part of Denver's back-to-back [[Super Bowl]] champion teams in 1997 and 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/anthony-lynn-passes-first-test-offensive-coordinator/|title=Anthony Lynn Passes First Test As Offensive Coordinator|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215215742/http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/anthony-lynn-passes-first-test-offensive-coordinator/|archive-date=February 15, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
===Denver Broncos===
Upon retiring in 2000, Lynn joined the Denver coaching staff as an offensive assistant and special teams coach.

===Jacksonville Jaguars===
Lynn then joined the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as the running backs coach (2003–2004). He left Jacksonville after being switched to special teams coach following a coaching staff shakeup by head coach [[Jack Del Rio]] in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4809752|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930034008/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4809752|url-status=dead|title=FOX Sports on MSN - NFL<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=September 30, 2007}}</ref>

===Dallas Cowboys===

After leaving Jacksonville, 
Lynn quickly joined the [[Dallas Cowboys]] staff as the running backs coach.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.myplainview.com/news/amp/Cowboys-add-new-running-backs-coach-8486772.php | title=Cowboys add new running backs coach | date=February 15, 2005 | work=Plainview Daily Herald | location=[[Plainview, Texas]] | access-date=November 25, 2021}}</ref>

===Cleveland Browns===

On January 26, 2007, with the retirement of [[Bill Parcells]] as Dallas head coach, Lynn signed on with the [[Cleveland Browns]] to fill their running backs coach vacancy.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cfm?id=60FB703F-A810-DE14-E3A734CBE7E662FA | title=Cowboys Meet With Veteran Coach Wade Phillips | first=Nick | last=Eatman | date=January 26, 2007 | publisher=Dallas Cowboys | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070202031534/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cfm?id=60FB703F-A810-DE14-E3A734CBE7E662FA | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 2, 2007}}</ref>

===New York Jets===

Lynn was named the assistant head coach/running backs coach for the [[New York Jets]] on February 1, 2012, under head coach [[Rex Ryan]], and was subsequently interviewed for the head coach job in January 2015, after Ryan left. From 2009 to 2013, with Lynn as running backs coach, the Jets running game produced an NFL-leading 137.0 yards per game.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Anthony Lynn Coaches Inc. Bio|url=http://coachesinc.com/bio.aspx?id=18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011124910/http://coachesinc.com/bio.aspx?id=18|archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> In 2013, Lynn helped [[Chris Ivory]] establish a team-leading 833 yards on 182 carries.<ref name=":3" />

===Buffalo Bills===
When Lynn did not get the position of head coach of the [[New York Jets]], he followed Rex Ryan to the [[Buffalo Bills]] where he took the same position of running back coach. The [[Buffalo Bills|Bills]] had the top rushing game in the NFL during the 2015–2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 8, 2016|title=Anthony Lynn Up Among Bills Coaches|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/23290/anthony-lynn-up-dennis-thurman-down-among-bills-coaches-in-2015}}</ref> On September 16, 2016, Lynn was promoted to assistant head coach and offensive coordinator of the Bills when [[Greg Roman]] was fired.<ref name="e888">{{cite web | last=Rodak | first=Mike | title=Anthony Lynn up, Dennis Thurman down among Bills' coaches in 2015 | website=ESPN.com | date=2016-01-08 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/23290/anthony-lynn-up-dennis-thurman-down-among-bills-coaches-in-2015 | access-date=2024-12-27}}</ref><ref name="t520">{{cite web | last=Gleason | first=Bucky | title=Anthony Lynn helps Bills get their house in order | website=Buffalo News | date=2024-12-19 | url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/anthony-lynn-helps-bills-get-their-house-in-order/article_2e60ce90-8036-5753-99ba-8e6f5b91d1db.html | access-date=2024-12-21}}</ref> When asked what he wants his offensive identity to be, Lynn responded, "I want to play smart, physical football. I want to be explosive down the field... We're going to play a little bit faster and see if we can put a little pressure on the defense. Just execute."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2016/09/what_buffalo_bills_oc_anthony_lynn_said_in_first_press_conference_transcript.html|title=Anthony Lynn Press Conference Transcript|date=September 22, 2016}}</ref> Lynn made his debut as [[offensive coordinator]] against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], pulling out a 33–18 win.<ref name="k349">{{cite web | last=Wilhalme | first=Matt | title=AFC notes: Broncos have been the best in September over the last three years | website=Los Angeles Times | date=2016-09-25 | url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-afc-notes-20160924-snap-story.html | access-date=2024-12-21}}</ref> Lynn was named interim head coach on December 27, 2016, after [[Rex Ryan]] was fired.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bills Announce Coaching Changes | publisher=Buffalo Bills | url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-announce-coaching-changes/99727b25-0911-42e4-a933-d633ccf4e7a0 | access-date=December 27, 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Head coach interest===
On December 30, 2015, the [[Miami Dolphins]] interviewed Lynn for their [[head coach]] position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/01/06/dolphins-interview-bills-assistant-anthony-lynn-for-head-coaching-job/|title=Dolphins Interview Bills Assistant Anthony Lynn for Head Coaching Job|date=January 6, 2016}}</ref> He was the fourth head coaching candidate interviewed that week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/19303/dolphins-interview-anthony-lynn-on-wednesday|title=Dolphins Interview Anthony Lynn|date=January 6, 2016}}</ref> Lynn also interviewed for the head coaching job with the [[New York Jets]] on January 6, 2015, shortly after head coach [[Rex Ryan]] was fired.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.us/new-york/anthony-lynn-to-get-in-house-interview-for-jets-head-coach-job/zsJnlD---eShMArRsu3q32/|title=Anthony Lynn To Get In-House Interview For Jets Head Coach Job}}</ref> Lynn knew the organization well and was extremely well-respected.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2015/01/06/why-the-jets-should-and-shouldnt-hire-these-7-coaches/|title=Jets Seven Potential Head Coaches|date=January 6, 2015}}</ref>

In January 2016, Lynn was a head coaching candidate for the [[San Francisco 49ers]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-setting-interview-anthony-lynn|title=49ers Set To Interview Anthony Lynn|date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> but removed his name from consideration before a decision was made.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ninersnation.com/2016/1/22/10816000/anthony-lynn-removes-name-from-49ers-oc-consideration|title=Lynn Removes Name From 49ers Consideration|date=January 22, 2016}}</ref> Despite not taking a head coaching position in 2016, media insider [[Ian Rapoport]] listed Lynn as one of his candidates in a good position to become a head coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/possible-head-coaches-with-most-to-gain-and-lose-0ap3000000592500|title=Possible Head Coaches With Most To Gain And Lose|website=[[NFL.com]] }}</ref> On January 12, 2017, Lynn was named head coach of the newly christened [[Los Angeles Chargers]] and one day later the Chargers officially confirmed his hiring as the new coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-hire-anthony-lynn-as-their-new-head-coach-0ap3000000773571|title=Chargers hire Anthony Lynn as their new head coach|website=[[NFL.com]] }}</ref>

===Los Angeles Chargers===

On January 12, 2017, Lynn was hired to become the new [[List of Los Angeles Chargers head coaches|head coach]] of the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], the same day that owner [[Dean Spanos]] announced that the Chargers were relocating from [[San Diego]] to [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.chargers.com/video/anthony-lynn-stops-by-nfl-network-145396 | title=Anthony Lynn Stops By NFL Network}}</ref> Lynn's hire was confirmed by the Chargers one day later on January 13 on the team's website.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-hire-anthony-lynn-as-their-new-head-coach-0ap3000000773571 | title=Chargers hire Anthony Lynn as their new head coach | first=Gregg | last=Rosenthal | date=January 13, 2017 | website=NFL.com}}</ref> Lynn became the franchise's first [[African-American]] head coach in its 56-year history.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18470810/los-angeles-chargers-officially-tap-anthony-lynn-new-head-coach | title=Chargers officially tap Anthony Lynn as new head coach | date=January 13, 2017 | website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

In [[2018 Los Angeles Chargers season|his second season as the Chargers head coach]], Lynn led Los Angeles to a 12–4 record, earning its first playoff berth since [[2013 San Diego Chargers season|2013]]. The Chargers went on to defeat the [[2018 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]] in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Baltimore Ravens 17|wild card round]] 23–17, before being eliminated in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 41, Los Angeles Chargers 28|divisional round]] by the eventual [[Super Bowl LIII]] champion [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] by a score of 41–28.

Lynn would miss the playoffs in [[2019 Los Angeles Chargers season|2019]], finishing last in the AFC West with a 5–11 record.<ref>{{Cite web | last=Miller | first=Jeff | date=December 29, 2019 | title=Chargers can't hang with Chiefs in season-ending loss, face big offseason questions | url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2019-12-29/chargers-turnovers-lose-chiefs-season-finale-nfl-week-17 | access-date=November 25, 2021 | work=Los Angeles Times | language=en-US}}</ref> During the subsequent offseason, the Chargers parted ways with [[Philip Rivers]], who had been the team's starting quarterback since 2006.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Philip Rivers signs with Colts: Quarterback gets one-year contract worth roughly $25 million | first=Jeff | last=Kerr | date=March 21, 2020 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/philip-rivers-signs-with-colts-quarterback-gets-one-year-contract-worth-roughly-25-million/ | access-date=November 25, 2021 | website=CBS Sports | language=en}}</ref> In the [[2020 NFL draft]], the Chargers drafted quarterback [[Justin Herbert]] of Oregon sixth overall, seen as an eventual replacement for Rivers.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Chargers Select QB Justin Herbert at No. 6 overall | first=Chris | last=Hayre | date=April 23, 2020 | url=https://www.chargers.com/news/justin-herbert-nfl-draft-quarterback-oregon | access-date=November 25, 2021 | website=chargers.com | language=en-US}}</ref>

In [[2020 Los Angeles Chargers season|2020]], the Chargers missed the playoffs and finished third in the [[AFC West]] with a 7–9 record, winning their final four games of the season. On January 4, 2021, Lynn was [[dismissal (employment)|fired]] by the Chargers. He finished his Chargers tenure with a 33–31 (.516) regular season record and 1–1 postseason record.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30650606/los-angeles-chargers-fire-anthony-lynn-four-seasons-coach | title=Los Angeles Chargers fire Anthony Lynn after four seasons as coach | work=ESPN.com | first=Shelley | last=Smith | date=January 4, 2021 | access-date=November 25, 2021}}</ref>

===Detroit Lions===
On January 23, 2021, Lynn was hired by the [[Detroit Lions]] as their offensive coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-to-hire-former-chargers-hc-anthony-as-offensive-coordinator|title=Lions to hire former Chargers HC Anthony Lynn as offensive coordinator. On January 10, 2022, Lynn and the lions agreed to part ways.|website=NFL.com|first=Jelani|last=Scott|date=January 23, 2021|access-date=January 23, 2021}}</ref> On January 10, 2022, Lions head coach [[Dan Campbell]] announced the team and Lynn were parting ways.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birkett |first=Dave |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Detroit Lions fire OC Anthony Lynn |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/01/10/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-fire-oc-anthony-lynn/9160303002/ |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Detroit Free Press}}</ref>

===San Francisco 49ers===
On February 4, 2022, Lynn was hired by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as their assistant head coach.<ref>{{cite web|title=Anthony Lynn expected to be hired as 49ers assistant head coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-lynn-expected-to-be-hired-as-49ers-assistant-head-coach|author=Gordon, Grant|website=[[NFL.com]]|date=February 4, 2022}}</ref> Lynn gained the additional title of running backs coach when [[Bobby Turner]] stepped away to address health issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers announce changes to Kyle Shanahan's 2022 coaching staff|url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/156669-49ers-announce-changes-kyle-shanahans-2022-coaching-staff/|website=49erswebzone.com|date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> Turner returned later to share running back coaching duties.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohn |first=Grant |date=September 30, 2022 |title=Bobby Turner Returns to the 49ers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/bobby-turner-returns-to-the-49ers-coaching-staff}}</ref>

Following the 49ers' loss in the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs|2023]] [[NFC Championship Game]], the [[Washington Commanders]] were granted permission to interview Lynn for their vacancy at offensive coordinator in February 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-set-to-interview-anthony-lynn-for-offensive-coordinator |title=Commanders set to interview Anthony Lynn for offensive coordinator |first=Zach |last=Selby |date=February 1, 2023 |accessdate=February 1, 2023}}</ref> The position ultimately went to Eric Bieniemy; however, the following season the Commanders and Bieniemy parted ways and Lynn was hired for the role of run game coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=2024-02-14 |title=Source: Commanders add Lynn to coaching staff |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39524847/commanders-add-anthony-lynn-coaching-staff-source-says |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Washington Commanders===
On February 15, 2024, Lynn was hired by the [[Washington Commanders]] as their run game coordinator and running backs coach under head coach [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Washington Commanders announce coaching staff|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-commanders-announce-coaching-staff-2024|publisher=[[Washington Commanders]]|date=15 February 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Lynn has a son, [[D'Anton Lynn|D'Anton]], and a daughter, Danielle, with his ex-wife, Cynda. He married journalist Stacey Bell on March 5, 2011, in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name="f593">{{cite web | title=Where Are They Now? | website=Texas Tech Red Raiders | date=2002-10-20 | url=https://texastech.com/news/2002/10/20/Where_Are_They_Now_.aspx | access-date=2024-12-21}}</ref> His son, D'Anton, played college football for the [[Penn State Nittany Lions]], and was signed as an undrafted rookie by the [[New York Jets]] following the [[2012 NFL draft]]. D’Anton was soon released. Lynn was supportive of his son's decision to follow in his footsteps, and taught him about the hard work that goes into being a professional football player both on and off the field.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Son-Following-Anthony-Lynn%E2%80%99s-Footsteps-to-the-NFL-/29fdc90c-896d-408d-8795-d59093db84bc|title=Son Following Anthony Lynn Footsteps To The NFL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817054852/http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Son-Following-Anthony-Lynn%E2%80%99s-Footsteps-to-the-NFL-/29fdc90c-896d-408d-8795-d59093db84bc|archive-date=August 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

During Cowboys training camp on August 20, 2005, Lynn was a victim of a hit-and-run automobile accident.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-09-04 |title=Cowboys assistant returrns after near-fatal accident |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2152037 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> Lynn and [[Todd Haley]], both offensive assistants for Bill Parcells, were out for pizza after training camp in [[Ventura, California]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cowboyszone.com/threads/dmn-coach-lynn-has-put-accident-behind-him.60911/|title=Coach Lynn Has Put Accident Behind Him|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011120253/http://cowboyszone.com/threads/dmn-coach-lynn-has-put-accident-behind-him.60911/|archive-date=October 11, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> As Lynn and Haley were crossing the street, Lynn was hit by drunk driver Sergio Sandoval. Lynn suffered two collapsed lungs, facial and shoulder damage, and temporary paralysis in his lower body. He had four surgeries on his face, knee and shoulder due to the incident. Lynn returned to coaching less than two weeks later. Lynn's story was featured in a [[Verizon]] advertisement during [[Super Bowl LIII]] in 2019, where he was introduced to the [[first responders]] who treated him.<ref name="r830">{{cite web | last=Slefo | first=George P. | title=Chargers head coach in Verizon Super Bowl ad: It's a 'miracle' I'm alive | website=Ad Age | date=2019-02-03 | url=https://adage.com/article/super-bowl/chargers-coach-anthony-lynn-a-miracle-alive-verizon-super-bowl-ad/316480 | access-date=2024-10-31}}</ref>

On May 12, 2018, Lynn graduated from the [[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]] with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in interdisciplinary studies.<ref name="i439">{{cite web | last=Williams | first=Eric D. | title=Chargers' Lynn finishes degree, walks at UNLV | website=ESPN.com | date=2018-05-12 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23476221/anthony-lynn-los-angeles-chargers-receive-bachelor-degree-unlv | access-date=2024-10-31}}</ref>

==Head coaching record==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Team !! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="5"|Regular season !! colspan="4"|Postseason
|-
!Won !! Lost !! Ties !! Win % !! Finish !! Won !! Lost !! Win % !! Result
|-
![[2016 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]* || [[2016 NFL season|2016]]
|| 0 || 1 || 0 || {{winpct|0|1|0}} || 3rd in [[AFC East]] || — || — || — || — 
|-
! colspan="2"|BUF total|| 0 || 1 || 0 ||{{winpct|0|1|0}} || || 0 || 0 || .000 || 
|-
![[2017 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]] || [[2017 NFL season|2017]]
| 9 || 7 || 0 || {{winpct|9|7|0}} || 2nd in [[AFC West]] || — || — || — || — 
|-style="background:#fdd;"
![[2018 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]] || [[2018 NFL season|2018]]
| 12 || 4 || 0 || {{winpct|12|4|0}} || '''2nd in AFC West''' || 1 || 1 || .500 || <small>'''Lost to [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in [[2018–19 NFL playoffs|AFC Divisional Game]]'''</small>
|-
![[2019 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]] || [[2019 NFL season|2019]]
| 5 || 11 || 0 || {{winpct|5|11|0}} || 4th in AFC West || — || — || — || — 
|-
![[2020 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]] || [[2020 NFL season|2020]]
| 7 || 9 || 0 || {{winpct|7|9|0}} || 3rd in AFC West || — || — || — || — 
|-
! colspan="2"|LAC total || 33 || 31 || 0 || {{winpct|33|31|0}} ||  || 1 || 1 || .500 ||  
|-
! colspan="2"|Total || 33 || 32 || 0 || {{winpct|33|32|0}} ||  || 1 || 1 || .500 || 
|}
<nowiki>* – Interim head coach</nowiki>

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