AFC South Overview and Current Standings

The AFC South is an NFL division in the American Football Conference that includes the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. It has become known for parity and frequent shifts in divisional power from year to year.

This season, updated league standings show the Jacksonville Jaguars leading the AFC South with a 9-4 record, giving them a narrow edge over the Indianapolis Colts at 8-5 and the Houston Texans, who also hold a winning record and strong conference mark. The Tennessee Titans sit at the bottom of the division with one of the league’s weakest records, placing them outside the current playoff picture.

Jaguars in Front, Colts and Texans Chasing

Jacksonville’s position atop the AFC South is supported by a strong overall record, solid point differential and productive offense, all of which appear across major standings pages. Their combination of home success and effective play in conference games has given them the early advantage in key tiebreakers.

The Colts and Texans remain close behind and are central to the AFC wild-card conversation. Indianapolis has compiled a strong home record and competitive conference performance, while Houston’s defense has kept opponents’ scoring in check, helping fuel a recent surge that has moved them back into contention for both the division and a playoff berth.

Titans’ Rebuild and the AFC South Playoff Outlook

The Titans’ struggles, marked by a poor overall record and a large negative point differential, have pushed them toward a developmental year rather than a serious playoff run. Their difficulties in conference and divisional games have left them far behind the rest of the AFC South.

Even so, Tennessee can still influence the final standings by facing division rivals that are battling for playoff seeding, while their likely high draft position could reshape their long-term trajectory. Combined with rising young talent on the Jaguars, Colts and Texans, these developments suggest the AFC South will remain a key focal point in the NFL’s playoff and rebuilding storylines in the near future.