After pulling off an upset win on the road, the Indianapolis Colts (2-1) are now in sole possession of first place in the AFC South following the slate of games in Week 3.
It’s the first time since the 2020 season the Colts have started with a 2-1 record, which also happens to be the last time they made the playoffs. Two teams in the division grabbed wins while two others found themselves in the loss column in Week 3.
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Here’s a look around the AFC South at the division standings entering Week 4:
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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 2-1
Point Differential: +4
Week 3 result: Win (22-19 at Ravens)
Week 3 recap: Despite the absences of Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly, the Colts clawed their way to an upset win on the road. Behind a strong defensive effort and a historical game from kicker Matt Gay, the Colts find themselves at the top of the division.
Week 4: vs Los Angeles Rams (1-2)
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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 1-2
Point Differential: -7
Week 3 result: Win (37-17 at Jaguars)
Week 3 recap: Another upset here. The Texans dominated the Jaguars all day in Week 3 behind a stellar outing from C.J. Stroud, who completed 20-of-30 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns and a 118.8 passer rating. Fellow rookie Tank Dell paved the way with a 5-145-1 receiving line.
Week 4: vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)
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Division record: 0-0
Conference record: 1-1
Point Differential: -22
Week 3 result: Loss (27-3 at Browns)
Week 3 recap: It doesn’t get much worse than this. The Titans offense is struggling behind a poor offensive line. Ryan Tannehill completed just 13-of-25 passes for 104 yards while Derrick Henry was bottled up to the tune of 11 carries for 20 rushing yards. The offense gained just 94 total yards.
Week 4: vs Cincinnati Bengals (1-2)
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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 1-2
Point Differential: -18
Week 3 result: Loss (37-17 vs Texans)
Week 3 recap: The Jaguars offense struggled incredibly during the first half of the game, falling 17-0 at halftime. They eventually brought the deficit to within one score, but the Texans held firm in their control of the game. Travis Etienne had a solid day with 133 total yards, but the defense failed to record a single sack on C.J. Stroud. Next up, a trip to London.
Week 4: vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-1)