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Kevin Hickey

AFC South standings update entering Week 5

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) failed to secure their first win at home this season in a 29-23 overtime loss against the Los Angeles Rams (2-2) in Week 4.

After holding the top spot in the division entering Week 4, the Colts were the only team in the AFC South to fall into the loss column. This means we have a four-way tie in the division.

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Be sure to check out our friends over at Titans Wire, Jaguars Wire and Texans Wire to get all the news and analysis you need around the division.

Here’s a look around the AFC South at the division standings entering Week 5:

Indianapolis Colts (2-2)

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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 2-1
Point Differential: -2

Week 4 result: Loss (29-23 vs Rams)
Week 4 recap: Despite being down 23-0 halfway through the third quarter, the Colts fought their way back to force overtime on the back of three total touchdowns from rookie Anthony Richardson. The Rams got the ball first in overtime and took advantage of blown coverage, which allowed Puka Nacua to scamper for a 22-yard touchdown.

Week 5: vs Tennessee Titans (2-2)

Houston Texans (2-2)

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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 2-2
Point Differential: +17

Week 4 result: Win (30-3 vs Steelers)
Week 4 recap: After dropping their first two games, Houston is surging. They’ve scored 67 points in their last two games, and rookie C.J. Stroud looks like the real deal. He completed 16-of-30 passes for 306 yards, two touchdowns and a 111.2 passer rating while Nico Collins went off for a 7-168-2 receiving line in a dominating win over Pittsburgh.

Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons (2-2)

Tennessee Titans (2-2)

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Division record: 0-0
Conference record: 2-1
Point Differential: +2

Week 4 result: Win (27-3 vs Bengals)
Week 4 recap: When Derrick Henry goes, the Titans go. Henry put together a vintage game, taking 22 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown while the Titans defense recorded nine quarterback hits on Joe Burrow. They have their first division game coming up.

Week 5: at Indianapolis Colts (2-2)

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)

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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 1-2
Point Differential: -2

Week 4 result: Win (23-7 vs Falcons)
Week 4 recap: The Jaguars bounced back and took care of business in London thanks to a strong defensive effort. Darious Williams had a 61-yard pick six while Trevor Lawrence and Calvin Ridley connected in the first quarter for the offense’s only touchdown. Coming up is another game in London against one of the AFC’s top teams.

Week 5: at Buffalo Bills (3-1)

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