AFC South 2026 Power Rankings | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, let's talk about the AFC South for 2026. This division is always a wildcard, but on paper, the Houston Texans are looking like the team to be. They've made some solid moves, bringing in Jadevian Clowney and drafting Kamari Ramsey to bolster the defense, especially the past rush and secondary. With Matt Burke leading the charge, that defense should be a serious force. Offensively, the talk is all about CJ Stroud. If this unit can crack to top 15, Houston might just run away with it. They've clearly recognized the struggles with their run game last season, so they went out and grabbed David Montgomery, Keelan Rutledge, Wyatt, Teller, and Braden Smith to shore that up. Expect the Texans to come out firing. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colt are projected to finish around 9 wins and 8 losses. They've got talent, even with some key departures. Alec Pierce got a big contract, and he and Josh Downs should continue to develop with Daniel Jones under center.

1:06Shane Stuykin is a sharp offensive mind, and they still have Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Warren. The defense has some strong starters, but depth, particularly at linebacker and edge rusher, is a concern. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a tough one. I like the team, but predicting them to finish under 500 at 8 wins and 9 losses is hard. Their offense showed flashes late last season, and the coaching staff is solid. However, their schedule is brutal, with a lot of tough road games and challenging home match-ups. It's just the reality of the league sometimes. Finally, the Tennessee Titans. They've gotten a lot of hype, and while the coaching hires are good, the roster just doesn't seem ready for a serious contender roll yet. Upgrades at receiver are nice, but questions remain on the offensive line, and especially at edge rusher on defense. Even with Cam Ward expected to improve, their schedule is tough, making a playoff push unlikely.