AFC South Projected Starters

June 8, 2020 Eric Jensen Nfl 0

Nov 21, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans

Here is a crazy thought. If the Wide Receiving core stays healthy, massive if, it remains the best group in the division. Will Fuller when he was healthy was spectacular last year averaging 13 yards per reception. Brandin Cooks has shown his ability when healthy to be a number one receiver and Randall Cobb is simply not bad, in fact I would argue he was great for the Cowboys in 2019. I think Deshaun Watson default makes this offense remain the best in the division (the Colts of course have a strong argument but I take Quarterback play above all else.)

Indianapolis Colts

The surrounding talent is right up there with the Chiefs and Ravens but Phil Rivers is still pretty clearly the third best QB in this division, maybe fourth if you like Gardner Minshew hype videos, and that’s fine he has tremendous talent around him. This is the best situation Rivers has ever been in. You’re counting on Michael Pittman to be great from the jump but the rest of the positions are pretty rock solid already.

Tennesee Titans

RB2 should be Darrynton Evans according to Titans writer Tre Watkins. The Titans look to return most of the same starters last year on offense. AJ Brown is going to have to develop because he will be getting a ton of double teams in 2020. Derrick Henry should still be the bell cow. It all comes down to Tannehill and I believe in him, will he be a top ten QB metrically like he was in 2020? I think the answer is that he’ll level out a bit but he’s still a playoff QB to me. The Titans are a playoff team.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The worst offense in the NFL? I would have to give that honor to Washington after seeing all these teams. The Jags have a somewhat decent offense. I like Minshew, Fournette despite continually failing my eye test puts up good numbers. DJ Chark was ok last year, Leviska Shenault was never really used correctly in college in my opinion so we don’t know what he will be in the NFL but he is high upside. If Tyler Eifert is healthy, which he never is, he is great. The Jags have pieces.