Colts slide in AFC South standings after loss to Titans

A look at the AFC South standings in Week 14.

It has been made well known by now that the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) took a hit in the standings following their 31-17 loss against the Tennessee Titans (7-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Colts are looking like a team that will miss out on the playoffs. Their recent slide of four losses in the last five games against winnable opponents will be the biggest reason they are held out of the postseason, barring a miracle.

Here is how the AFC South standings look entering Week 14:

1. Houston Texans (8-4)

An impressive win in primetime against the New England Patriots, the Texans have a one-game lead in the division and are currently the AFC’s No. 3 seed with four games left. Deshaun Watson is on fire lately with five touchdowns to one interception in the last two games.

The Texans are at home in Week 14 hosting the Denver Broncos (4-8) at NRG Stadium.

2. Tennessee Titans (7-5)

Currently second in the division and the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff race, the Titans have been one of the hottest teams in the conference. Their win over the Colts was their fifth in the last six games since Ryan Tannehill took over under center. Derrick Henry continues to torch defenses as he racked up 149 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win.

The Titans are on the road visiting the Oakland Raiders (6-6) at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum in Week 14.

3. Indianapolis Colts (6-6)

It hasn’t been the best of second halves for the Colts. They’ve dropped four of their last five games while averaging just 19.8 points per game in their last four contests. While the defense has been strong, the Colts haven’t been able to get their passing game going. Sunday’s loss was the first time in five games the Colts crossed the 200 passing-yard threshold.

In Week 14, the Colts hit the road for sunny Florida visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) at Raymond James Stadium.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8)

The Jaguars have been brutal over the last month, which includes a four-game losing streak. Three of those happen to be when Nick Foles returned from the broken collarbone he suffered in Week 1. The Jaguars were long out of serious contention, but they now will be turning back to rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew to salvage something of this season.

The Jaguars are at home hosting Los Angeles Chargers (4-8) at TIAA Bank Field in Week 14.