A capsule look at the AFC South heading into the 2024 season, with teams listed in predicted order of finish.
Houston Texans
FanDuel says: Win Super Bowl: 15-1, Over/under wins: 9.5
Strengths: C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons by a QB in league history, and has changed the trajectory of the franchise. His pass-catching options improved with the addition of Stefon Diggs. The Texans have a pair of emerging young stars on defense with pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.
Weaknesses: It’s still a relatively young team in key spots, and the schedule looks much tougher after going from last place in the division to first. There was a lot of turnover on defense, but it could be a better group overall.
Indianapolis Colts
FanDuel says: Win Super Bowl: 55-1, Over/under wins: 8.5
Strengths: While Stroud became an instant star, quarterback Anthony Richardson showed flashes of similar play but couldn’t stay healthy as a rookie. If he does this year, the offense could take a big leap forward with running back Jonathan Taylor and receiver Michael Pittman making plays along with Richardson.
Weaknesses: Only four teams allowed more points per game last season than the Colts, and there weren’t exactly wholesale changes on defense. Richardson didn’t have a lot of starts at Florida and missed most of last year, so his development into a quality NFL starter might need more time.
Jacksonville Jaguars
FanDuel says: Win Super Bowl: 45-1, Over/under wins: 8.5
Strengths: Trevor Lawrence has the potential to be an elite NFL QB. The defensive line could be one of the best in the league. The receiving corps might be a little better even after losing Calvin Ridley if rookie Brian Thomas can be a solid contributor behind Christian Kirk and newcomer Gabe Davis.
Weaknesses: If Jaguars fans look to Houston and feel like the Texans have leapfrogged them, that is probably fair. The defense looks good on paper, but it wasn’t on the field in 2023. The offensive line added center Mitch Morse from Buffalo but still could be a question mark.
Tennessee Titans
FanDuel says: Win Super Bowl: 150-1, Over/under wins: 6.5
Strengths: The names look good on paper at wide receiver. Tennessee added Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd to play with DeAndre Hopkins. The offensive line could be much improved with ex-Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry and first-round pick J.C. Latham joining the group.
Weaknesses: This division has four intriguing young quarterbacks, but Will Levis looks like a distant fourth right now. There were a few high-priced additions on the defense as well, but it doesn’t feel like enough to push the Titans into the upper half of this conference.
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