Texans Rise as AFC South Contenders | Jacksonville Jaguars News

The Houston Texans are poised for a breakout 2026 season, riding a massive 12-5 record from last year and a dominant defense led by stars like Anderson Jr., Hunter, Stingley Jr., and Al-Shaair. Analyst Tyler Dragon calls them a dark-horse Super Bowl contender, but their success hinges on QB C.J. Stroud elevating his game after a slight dip from his rookie year. With the Jaguars and Colts also in the mix — Jacksonville boasting a strong receiving corps and Indianapolis potentially revving up with Daniel Jones back — the AFC South is shaping up as a three-way battle where the Texans aim to claim top spot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6901d847b6aa6e86