The AFC South Blog

  1. Texans Get a New Nickname and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    So much for the "Bulls on Parade." David Barron of the Houston Chronicle says the national media is down on the Texans, and he's coined a new nickname for them. It's time for the "Elephants on Parade...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,507 reads 5 comments

  2. AFC South All-22 Review: How the Colts Kept Watt from Breaking the Sack Record

    With one game to play, J.J. Watt needed just 2.5 sacks to break the all-time single-season sack mark set by Michael Strahan with 22.5...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,340 reads 12 comments

  3. Houston Texans Get a C for a Lackluster 2012 Draft

    The Houston Texans ' already strong roster didn't get much of a bump from the 2012 draft class. Obviously, any draft can only be fully evaluated years later, but the Texans didn't get much production from the players they selected last April...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 4,022 reads 22 comments

  4. Where Exactly Did It Go Wrong for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

    The 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars were doomed before the season even began. It's not hard to trace the origins of the worst record in football. Before the first game was played, Jacksonville faced its share of problems...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,059 reads 14 comments

  5. Momentum Is Not a Factor for the Texans and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Each game is its own little war. Today's article of the day comes from Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com who says Gary Kubiak isn't worried about momentum...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,771 reads 14 comments

  6. Indianapolis Colts Get an A+ for the 2012 Draft for Luck, Allen and Hilton

    The Indianapolis Colts had one of the best drafts in recent memory, easily taking the top grade in the AFC South one year later...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 4,274 reads 67 comments

  7. Jaguars Interview Falcons' David Caldwell for GM and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting help from an old nemesis in interviewing GM candidates. According to Don Banks of Sports Illustrated , Bill Polian , formerly of the Indianapolis ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,140 reads 14 comments

  8. Where Exactly Did It Go Wrong for the Tennesse Titans?

    A 6-10 season doesn't come apart on a single play or even a single game. If there was one defining moment for the 2012 Tennessee Titans , however, it was Week 8. After a brutal opening stretch, the Titans had clawed their way back to 3-4...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,848 reads 31 comments

  9. Texans vs. Colts Take 2: Dream Season Rolls on in Indianapolis

    How did they do it? How did the Indianapolis Colts go from getting kicked around just two weeks ago by the Houston Texans to upsetting them by the same difference, 28-16? Indy ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,500 reads 61 comments

  10. Jaguars' Firing of Gene Smith Is the First Step in the Right Direction

    To the surprise of no one, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced the firing of general manager Gene Smith. The official term the team used in their press release was "parting ways...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,360 reads 13 comments

  11. Jaguars vs. Titans: Tennessee Gets Win, Jacksonville Gets a Fresh Start

    Throw out the records when the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars get together. No seriously, please throw out the records. The Titans rode four return touchdowns to a lackluster 38-20 victory over the Jaguars to close the 2012 season...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 843 reads 5 comments

  12. Texans vs. Colts: Indy Proves Stronger Than Houston Down the Stretch

    With nothing to play for but everything to prove, the Indianapolis Colts waxed the fading Houston Texans 28-16 to close the regular season. The victory was inspirational for the Colts who celebrated the return of head coach Chuck Pagano in style...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,943 reads 78 comments

  13. Jaguars vs. Titans: Which Francise Is in Greater Disarray?

    The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans square off at LP Field in Week 17 in a desperate race to see which franchise has a sadder end to its 2012 season. To say that both teams have been disappointing is an understatement...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 423 reads 0 comments

  14. Week 17 AFC South Who to Root For: What's Best for Texans, Colts, Titans & Jags

    Welcome back to "Who to Root For." We've finally arrived at the finish line. The 2012 season is all but in the books...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 697 reads 3 comments

  15. Vikings Reveal Cracks in Texans' Foundation and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    There are moments when it feels like a dream season is slipping away. Today's Article of the Day comes from Rivers McCown of the Football Outsiders who breaks down the Houston Texans' loss to the Minnesota Vikings...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 447 reads 3 comments

  16. Texans vs. Colts: Top Matchup Issues in Houston's Quest for Top Seed in AFC

    For most of the year, Indianapolis Colts fans were hoping the Houston Texans wouldn't have anything to play for in the season finale...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,702 reads 12 comments

  17. Jacksonville Jaguars Progress Report: Would Tim Tebow Help in 2013?

    The Jacksonville Jaguars are 2-13 and in last place in the AFC South. They are tied for the worst record in football. In Week 17, they head to LP Field to play the Tennessee Titans ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 5,762 reads 91 comments

  18. Colts' Super Rookie Andrew Luck Is Not Pro Bowler...Yet

    The NFL announced the rosters for the Pro Bowl and Andrew Luck wasn't on it. The rookie sensation has to wait his turn behind the quarterbacks manning the three best teams in the conference...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 4,499 reads 113 comments

  19. 8 Texans' Stars Rewarded with Pro Bowl Selections

    The Houston Texans , the team with the best record in the AFC, was rewarded with a bevy of honors as eight regulars were named to the Pro Bowl...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,107 reads 10 comments

  20. Indianapolis Colts Progress Report: Should the Colts Rest Starters in Week 17?

    The Indianapolis Colts are 10-5 and in second place in the AFC South. They have qualified for the playoffs as the fifth seed in the AFC. In Week 17 they will host the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,634 reads 28 comments

  21. Houston Texans Progress Report: One Last Chance to Clinch in Week 17

    The Houston Texans are 12-3 and in first place in the AFC South. They also currently hold the top overall seed in the AFC. In Week 17, the Texans travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,786 reads 1 comments

  22. Chuck Pagano Returns to Work and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Press conferences don't often have standing ovations unless someone announces "free food!" Chuck Pagano 's return to the Indianapolis Colts was not your normal press conference...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 417 reads 0 comments

  23. Tennessee Owner Bud Adams Has to Fire Mike Munchak

    Mike Munchak has not performed well enough to retain his position as head coach of the Tennessee Titans . When laid out in plain, simple words, the truth of the statement is clear...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 5,072 reads 44 comments

  24. Colts vs. Chiefs Take Two: Indy Beats Another Team It's Supposed to Beat

    For three quarters the Indianapolis Colts looked more like a team competing for a top-five draft pick than a playoff contender...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 1,307 reads 18 comments

  25. Vikings vs. Texans: Ponder Leaves Texans Still Thinking About Clinching Top Seed

    The Houston Texans have spent most of the 2012 season bullying the AFC. The Minnesota Vikings do not play in the AFC. Minnesota pushed the Texans around for 60 minutes, dominating both sides of the ball in a convincing 23-6 win...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 5 months ago 2,040 reads 22 comments