AFC South Breakdown: Stroud, Lawrence, and Defensive Schemes

In this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the 2026 AFC South, diving deep into scheme evolution across the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans. They analyze DeMeco Ryans’ shifting Base-to-Nickel structures, Anthony Campanile’s blended front mechanics in Jacksonville, and Liam Coen’s approach to unlocking Trevor Lawrence. From C.J. Stroud’s offensive line overhaul to Cam Ward’s development in offensive coordinator Brian Dabol’s new system, get complete film-room insights into every key schematic matchup in the division.—Timestamps:00:00 - AFC South Overview 00:54 - Indianapolis Colts Defense & Young Secondary 01:59 - Shane Steichen Offense & Daniel Jones Outlook 07:34 - Jacksonville Jaguars Offense & Liam Coen 12:21 - Anthony Campanile Defense & Travis Hunter 14:20 - Houston Texans Offense & CJ Stroud 20:06 - DeMeco Ryans Defense & Hybrid Fronts 23:06 - Tennessee Titans Rebuild & Brian Daboll Offense 27:54 - Robert Saleh Wide-9 Defense & Season Outlook—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe