The AFC South needs to step up.
Last year, the division was one of two in the AFC that didn’t send multiple teams to the postseason. And it was the only one without at least two teams fighting for the playoffs come Week 17.
The Houston Texans reached the postseason and demolished the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs. The biggest reason it didn’t advance? Houston’s offensive line gave up eight sacks, something it struggled with throughout the year.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, the year was a catastrophe ending in a housecleaning. The Jaguars now have Liam Coen running the show, but he needs a defense even if his wizardry can fix the offense and Trevor Lawrence.
In Indianapolis, the Colts have to figure out a way to unlock quarterback Anthony Richardson’s talents.
And the Tennessee Titans must figure out the quarterback position once and for all as Will Levis hasn’t exactly locked down the job.
So what’s the biggest priority for each team in the division? Let’s examine.
Houston Texans: Revamp the offensive line at all costs
The Texans somehow reached the divisional round for the second consecutive year despite quarterback C.J. Stroud being under siege most of the campaign.
Houston allowed 54 sacks in 2024. Only the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears gave up more, and those teams were both last-place bottom-feeders in their divisions who combined for eight wins.
This offseason, general manager Nick Caserio must use both free agency and the draft to beef up the offensive line, specifically inside. The Texans have an excellent left tackle in Laremy Tunsil and a second-round pick at right tackle in Blake Fisher. However, the interior has been an issue, with Kenyon Green, Shaq Mason and others not proving to be starting material.
If Caserio does nothing else this offseason, he has to find multiple starters to replace lackluster talent across the offensive line.
