The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) secured their first home win of the season in a 23-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans (2-3) in Week 5.
Entering the week with a four-way tie for the top spot in the division, there was some separation made in Week 5. Two of the teams in the division secured victories while the other two made it back into the loss column.
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Here’s a look around the AFC South at the division standings entering Week 6:
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Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 2-2
Point Differential: +3
Week 5 result: Win (25-20 at Bills) — London
Week 5 recap: Staying in London, the Jaguars battled their way to a big win over the Buffalo Bills. Travis Etienne had his best game of the season with 136 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns while Trevor Lawrence threw for 315 yards, one touchdown and a 102.9 passer rating. They come back to the states for a divisional battle.
Week 6: vs Indianapolis Colts (3-2)
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Indianapolis Colts (2-2)
Division record: 2-1
Conference record: 3-1
Point Differential: +5
Week 5 result: Win (23-16 vs Titans)
Week 5 recap: Indy finally got the monkey off its back, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Titans and beating them at home for the first time since 2018. Zack Moss had a career-high 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns despite Jonathan Taylor’s return. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain and was placed on the injured reserve. They get a rematch against their Week 1 opponent coming up.
Week 6: at Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
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Houston Texans (2-3)
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Division record: 1-1
Conference record: 2-2
Point Differential: +15
Week 5 result: Loss (21-19 at Falcons)
Week 5 recap: After winning their last two games, the Texans came back down to earth with a road loss. The good news is that C.J. Stroud still looks good and is breaking records left and right. The bad news is the defense just let Desmond Ridder post a 75.7% completion percentage for 329 yards, one touchdown and a 111.2 passer rating. Houston is back home against a tough defense coming up.
Week 6: vs New Orleans Saints (3-2)
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Tennessee Titans (3-2)
Division record: 0-1
Conference record: 2-2
Point Differential: -5
Week 5 result: Loss (23-16 at Colts)
Week 5 recap: Derrick Henry was contained to the tune of 43 rushing yards on 3.3 yards per attempt. Meanwhile, Ryan Tannehill failed to throw a touchdown pass, but DeAndre Hopkins posted his best game of the season, recording eight receptions for 140 yards. Ultimately, the surprising lack of run defense doomed the Titans when they allowed 193 rushing yards. Tennessee heads to London for a conference matchup this week.
Week 6: vs Baltimore Ravens (3-2)
