Collectively speaking, all four members of the AFC South haven’t had much to get excited about in recent years. While there have been glimmers of hope, particularly for the Houston Texans, having made three Divisional Round appearances (2011, 2012, 2016), the AFC South has been wildly inconsistent, especially following Peyton Manning’s departure from the Indianapolis Colts in 2011. Honestly, the only real consistency has been the Jacksonville Jaguars’ miserable performances, which haven't produced a season above .500 in nearly a decade!
Presently, the Tennessee Titans have serious reasons for optimism. Between their young, promising 2nd-overall draft pick, Marcus Mariota, and coming off of their first season above .500 since 2011, there’s …show more content…
1 overall pick Andrew Luck unable to remain healthy. Indianapolis followed up three strong 11-5 seasons in 2012, 2013 and 2014 with two mediocre 8-8 seasons in 2015 and 2016. They certainly aren't expected to compete for a division title this year.
The Texans are so inconsistent from year-to-year, it's almost remarkable that they stand 1-2, tied for last in the AFC South and 31st in the league in passing yards. Equally as worrying, Houston’s home opener against the Jaguars was disastrous, a 29-7 loss that sent the starting quarterback debate into a spiral of both confusion and misery for Houston fans.
Realistically, the Colts are in rebuild mode and Houston, should they stay on their current path to destruction, needs a major offensive makeover at the end of the season.
Tennessee has reasons to get excited. Unfortunately, a lot of that excitement stems from the potential to shine in one of the NFL’s weakest divisions, where the once laughing stock Jaguars are early contenders. Watch for a division title race between the Titans and Jags this season.
Unless Houston turns around their offensive slump, this year’s AFC South title race shouldn't be a four-way nail biter by any
Presently, the Tennessee Titans have serious reasons for optimism. Between their young, promising 2nd-overall draft pick, Marcus Mariota, and coming off of their first season above .500 since 2011, there’s …show more content…
1 overall pick Andrew Luck unable to remain healthy. Indianapolis followed up three strong 11-5 seasons in 2012, 2013 and 2014 with two mediocre 8-8 seasons in 2015 and 2016. They certainly aren't expected to compete for a division title this year.
The Texans are so inconsistent from year-to-year, it's almost remarkable that they stand 1-2, tied for last in the AFC South and 31st in the league in passing yards. Equally as worrying, Houston’s home opener against the Jaguars was disastrous, a 29-7 loss that sent the starting quarterback debate into a spiral of both confusion and misery for Houston fans.
Realistically, the Colts are in rebuild mode and Houston, should they stay on their current path to destruction, needs a major offensive makeover at the end of the season.
Tennessee has reasons to get excited. Unfortunately, a lot of that excitement stems from the potential to shine in one of the NFL’s weakest divisions, where the once laughing stock Jaguars are early contenders. Watch for a division title race between the Titans and Jags this season.
Unless Houston turns around their offensive slump, this year’s AFC South title race shouldn't be a four-way nail biter by any