1. Houston Texans State of the Union: Where They Stand at the Half-Way Point

    The Houston Texans are right on track to make all their dreams come true. They are currently 7-1 and on top not only of the AFC South, but also the conference. Here's a look back at their first half...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 2,010 reads 2 comments

  2. Indianapolis Colts State of the Union: Where They Stand Halfway Through

    The Indianapolis Colts are better than anyone could have imagined. They finished the first half of their schedule at 5-3 with a real shot at the playoffs. Here's a recap of the first half of the year...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 892 reads 9 comments

  3. Blaine Gabbert's Shining Moment a Mirage and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    As Cecil Shorts streaked toward the end zone, you couldn't blame fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars for thinking their win over the Indianapolis Colts was the start of something special...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,481 reads 21 comments

  4. RG Who? Record-Breaking Andrew Luck Steals Back Headlines, ROY Race Lead

    In the span of three-and-a-half remarkable hours, Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts swooped in to overtake Robert Griffin III as the media darling of the hour and the de facto leader in the race for rookie of the year...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,377 reads 26 comments

  5. Bills vs. Texans Take 2: Houston out-Talents Buffalo

    Football is fun when you have talent. The Houston Texans learned that lesson against the Buffalo Bills , beating them 21-9 in Houston in Week 9. A second look at the film tells the story of the seventh Texans win of the year...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 685 reads 4 comments

  6. Dolphins vs. Colts Take 2: Indianapolis Grabs Wild Card Pole Position

    Week after week, the Indianapolis Colts continue to be the surprise of the NFL . In the wake of their 23-20 win over the visiting Dolphins , they now sit 5-3 and on top of the AFC wild-card heap...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,425 reads 28 comments

  7. Mike Munchak's Seat Is Burning and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    A week ago, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak lit his proverbial seat on fire by admitting the Titans were short-handed on a pair of key plays. This week, his team helped take a blow torch to that same chair...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 888 reads 4 comments

  8. Bills vs. Texans: There's Nothing Sexy About the Texans but Winning

    In the NFL , being the better team can get boring. Such is the fate of the 2012 Texans , who ran their conference-best record to 7-1 with a lackluster 21-9 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 9...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 3,927 reads 6 comments

  9. Bears vs. Titans: A Funeral Pyre Is Lit for the 2012 Titans

    Heading into Sunday's clash with the mighty Chicago Bears , there was some question as to whether there was any fight left in the 2012 Tennessee Titans ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,687 reads 32 comments

  10. Lions vs. Jaguars: Home Woes Continue for the Jaguars

    There are two Jacksonville Jaguars football teams. One plays on the road and always puts on a good show. They are only 1-3, but have lost three games by a total of 15 points...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 731 reads 10 comments

  11. Dolphins vs. Colts: Andrew Luck Rallies Indianapolis on Record-Breaking Day

    None of this should be possible. In just his eighth career start, Andrew Luck threw for a rookie-record 433 yards and two scores, helping the Indianapolis Colts to their fifth win of the season, 23-20, over the Miami Dolphins ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 3,778 reads 18 comments

  12. Bears vs. Titans: A Matchup Preview

    After dropping a heart-breaker to Indianapolis, the Tennessee Titans have no time to wallow in their misery. The best team in the NFL is coming to Nashville...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 903 reads 1 comments

  13. Bills vs. Texans: A Matchup Preview

    The Houston Texans have had their rest, and now it's time to drive hard through the end of the regular season. They begin their inexorable march to a playoff spot with a home contest against the 3-4 Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium in Week 9...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,219 reads 8 comments

  14. Are Luck's Colts Worse Than Manning's '98 Team and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Quarterback aside, were the 1998 Colts Peyton Manning inherited better than the 2012 Colts Andrew Luck has taken over? This is the question posed by Gil Brandt of NFL.com in today's article of the day...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 3,173 reads 38 comments

  15. Lions vs. Jaguars: A Matchup Preview

    The battle of the big cats may not be a Week 9 headliner, but it's an important game for both teams. The Detroit Lions bring their 3-4 record and razor-thin playoff hopes to Jacksonville to take on the 1-6 Jaguars ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,803 reads 48 comments

  16. Dolphins vs Colts: An "Impromptu Playoff" Matchup Preview

    Dolphins. Colts. This time...it matters! (Cue explosions and da-da-da-daaaaaa music) Just eight weeks after both teams got ripped by 20 points each, an impromptu playoff game has broken out on the schedule...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 3,063 reads 29 comments

  17. Texans Were Smart to Let Mario Williams Walk and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Regardless of what Mario Williams thinks about it, the Houston Texans had no choice but to let him go...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,589 reads 3 comments

  18. AFC South All-22 Review: Blaine Gabbert's Second Half Against Packers

    Amidst the hoopla over Blaine Gabbert 's first career 300-yard passing game , many lost sight that the Jaguars only scored 15 points in the game...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,069 reads 9 comments

  19. AFC South All-22 Review: Andrew Luck Drives Colts to Victory

    Another week, another game-winning drive for super-rookie Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts . With his team trailing 13-6 late against the Tennessee Titans , Luck engineered ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,369 reads 13 comments

  20. Rumors Fly About Tim Tebow to the Jaguars and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    The world will not rest until Tim Tebow is in Black and Teal. Steve Wrigley of Action News (CBS 47 in Jacksonville) reports via unnamed sources that the Jaguars are in the midst of talks with the New York Jets to acquire Tim Tebow...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 2,216 reads 4 comments

  21. Tennessee Titans State of the Union: Where They Stand Halfway Through 2012

    The Tennessee Titans aren't where they want to be. At 3-5 halfway through 2012, their odds of making the postseason are slim. Here's a recap of the first half of the year...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,061 reads 6 comments

  22. Indianapolis Colts Progress Report: Where Things Stand Heading into Week 9

    The Indianapolis Colts are 4-3 on the 2012 season and in second place in the AFC South. In Week 9, they take on the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts rank 14th on offense, 31st on defense and 29th overall in DVOA ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 2,684 reads 19 comments

  23. Jacksonville Jaguars Progress Report: Where Things Stand Heading into Week 9

    The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-6 on the 2012 season and in last place in the AFC South. In Week 9, they face the Detroit Lions at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. They rank 31st on offense, 26th on defense and 31st overall in DVOA ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 770 reads 0 comments

  24. Munchak Lights His Own Chair on Fire and Other Must-Reads from the AFC South

    What happened in Nashville against the Indianapolis Colts was an embarrassment. According David Climer of the Tennessean , in two key moments in the Week 8 contest with Indianapolis, the Tennessee Titans only had 10 men on the field...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 1,727 reads 7 comments

  25. Jaguars vs. Packers Take 2: Anatomy of a Near Upset

    The house may be burning, but it looks like the sprinkler system has kicked on in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly lost to the Green Bay Packers 24-15, dropping ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 7 months ago 618 reads 9 comments