Arizona Cardinals boss Bruce Arians has claimed the NFL's 2014 Coach of the Year award.

Having already won the same title for his work with the Indianapolis Colts two years ago, Arians became the 11th coach to claim it twice in his career, having guided the Cardinals to league's best record through the Thanksgiving period.

The decision was reached after 39.5 of the votes were given to the 62-year-old, with a number of critics citing his ability to keep his side together despite the loss of a number of key players throughout the season.

Arians now joins Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots as only the second active coach to hold two of the awards.