Entering Week 14, the AFC South was one of the most interesting divisions in the NFL.
The Indianapolis Colts led the division for most of the season, but they lost the division lead to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, fighting to overcome an 0-3 start to the season.
On Sunday, the Jaguars and Colts played for the first time this year, with the Jaguars winning the crucial game while Colts QB Daniel Jones left the contest with the injury. The game was the latest proof that the two teams are trending in different directions.
Here's a look at the AFC South standings after Sunday's results.
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AFC South standings
| Rank | Team | Record |
| 1. | Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-4 |
| 2. | Indianapolis Colts | 8-5 |
| 3. | Houston Texans | 7-5 |
| 4. | Tennessee Titans | 2-11 |
The Jaguars' win puts them in the driver's seat to win the AFC South. Jacksonville is the first team in the division to nine wins and now has one victory over every other team in the division.
Meanwhile, the Colts are trending in the wrong direction, having lost three-straight and four of their last five games. Indianapolis once had the inside track to the division lead, but now must fight to remain in wild-card contention.
The Texans play the Chiefs on Sunday night, so Houston will be either one or two games back after the day. Finally, the Titans have clinched last place in the division.
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Jaguars schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV Channel |
| 12/14 | vs. Jets | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/21 | @ Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/28 | @ Colts | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| TBD | vs. Titans | TBD | TBD |
The Jaguars have an easier schedule the rest of the way, as they play two of the worst teams in the NFL. Additionally, Jacksonville's remaining game against the Colts is easier if Daniel Jones is out. The toughest opponent on the schedule is the Denver Broncos, who have just two losses so far this season.
Colts schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV Channel |
| 12/14 | @ Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/22 | vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 12/28 | vs. Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| TBD | @ Texans | TBD | TBD |
The rest of the way, the Colts have a difficult schedule against four teams fighting for playoff positioning. Indianapolis has to play the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers in the next two weeks, then close the season with battles against the Jaguars and Texans.
Texans schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV Channel |
| 12/7 | @ Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 12/14 | vs. Cardinals | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/21 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD | @ Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | vs. Colts | TBD | TBD |
After the Texans play the Chiefs on Sunday night, they get two lighter weeks with matchups against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders at home. Then, Houston closes the year with games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Colts, both of whom are fighting for playoff positioning.