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As we\u2019ve seen before,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>nothing is certain in the NFL and any four of these teams could take the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFC South Division Odds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Houston Texans -115<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarterback C.J. Stroud had a memorable first season winning Offensive Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and now the expectations are even higher. Houston added some big offensive names for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroud, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, running back Joe Mixon and defensive end Danielle Hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite injuries to the offensive line last season, Houston still won the division and now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>healthier, it makes the Texans the favorites in the AFC South. DeMeco Ryans and his coaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>staff have turned his franchise around and not only are expected to win the division, they are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>considered one of the favorites in the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars +300<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trevor Lawrence signed a big offseason deal and the Jaguars added first-round pick Brian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas and veteran Gabe Davis, making this offense even better. The offensive line got better<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>with the addition of center Mitch Morse. Jacksonville made enough changes to add depth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>across most positions and should be better overall. New defensive coordinator Ryan Nielson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>will look to improve the unit and we could see a breakout season for former first overall pick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travon Walker. The division could come down to the two games against the Texans, but<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacksonville should be in contention for a wild card berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indianapolis Colts +350<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colts saw flashes of brilliance from quarterback Anthony Richardson before an injury ended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>his season. He\u2019s exciting but there are flaws to his game including his passing accuracy. The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>biggest concern for Indy is the defense. The Colts allowed the fifth most points (24.4) last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>season. At the end of the day, the teams\u2019 success hinges on Richardson. We saw a four game<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sample where he threw for three touchdowns while running for four. More of that, Indy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>competes for the division, but it would be a surprise to see them win it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tennessee Titans +900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big changes and new faces in Tennessee this season and it could be a long year for first-time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>head coach, Brian Callahan. The Titans brought in Tony Pollard to replace Derrick Henry who<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>left for Baltimore. Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd were also acquired in the offseason but there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are still big questions when it comes to quarterback Will Levis. The second year starter was<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>dead last in completion percentage last season (QB\u2019s with at least 250 passing attempts). The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>offensive line\u2019s best player may be JC Latham, so that says a lot. 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