As Week 11 begins, the playoff races are beginning to heat up. The Indianapolis Colts took a tumble in the AFC playoff picture following their rough loss against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Even with two of the teams in the division enjoying their bye week, the Colts’ loss at home slid them down the standings in the AFC South all the while giving some breathing room to the leaders.
Here’s how the AFC South standings look entering Week 11:
1. Houston Texans (6-3)
One of the teams that enjoyed their bye week, the Texans gained a half-game in the standings thanks to the Colts’ loss. Now, Houston has a full one-game lead over the Colts in the division and have a chance to control their fate down the stretch of the regular season.
In Week 11, the Texans have a tough matchup on the road against the Baltimore Ravens (7-2).
2. Indianapolis Colts (5-4)
Even with Brian Hoyer replacing the injured Jacoby Brissett, this matchup seemed like a cakewalk. However, it would turn out to be the complete opposite. A bad showing from the offensive line and an even worse showing from Hoyer led the Colts into one their worst upset losses in recent memory.
The Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 11.
3. Tennessee Titans (5-5)
It seems most of the AFC South has the Kansas City Chiefs’ number. The Titans are the latest team in this division to beat the Chiefs in an upset win. Derrick Henry had another monster game taking 23 carries for 188 yards and two touchdowns while the Titans blocked Harrison Butker’s attempt to tie the game in the final seconds.
The Titans get to enjoy their bye week coming off of a huge home win against one of the best teams in the NFL.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5)
The Jaguars may be in last place, but they are still just two games behind the leading Texans. They also just go their starting quarterback to return as Nick Foles is ready to take snaps under center for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 1.
The Jaguars are on the road against the Colts in Week 11.