Which Division is Best?: AFC North vs. AFC South

Paul Augustin, Jr. by Senior Analyst Written on May 06, 2009
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 21:  Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is hit hard by Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans as he scores a touchdown during their game on December 21, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

I continue my quest to find the best division.  In part one of my series, I introduced my bracket-style tournament by pitting the NFC North against the NFC South. 

Now, I am looking at the AFC's version of the civil war.  The AFC South posted a 10-6 edge against the AFC North in the regular season, but the playoffs were a different story.

The Baltimore Ravens avenged a regular season loss to the Tennessee Titans by upsetting them in an AFC Divisional playoff game.  The North sent two teams, including the eventual Super Bowl champions Pittsburgh, to the AFC championship game.

The South, on the other hand, didn't win a playoff game.

Each division's top teams are pretty even, but the bottom of the AFC South seems to be a little bit stronger than the AFC North's cellar dwellers.

 

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Which division wins this clash?

  • AFC North
  • AFC South
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Results - Author Poll

Which division wins this clash?

  • AFC North

    64.4%
  • AFC South

    35.6%
  • Total votes: 59
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