NFL AFC South Standings 2026
AFC South standings for the 2026 NFL season. The Jacksonville Jaguars lead the division at 4-2.
The Indianapolis Colts sit 2.5 games back. Inside the division, the records so far are the Jaguars 0-1, the Colts 1-1, the Texans 2-1 and the Titans 1-1. The Jaguars have the best point differential in the division at +50.
One of the four teams is in playoff position today, the Jaguars at No. 4. The Jaguars are the defending champions after winning the AFC South at 13-4 in 2025 and lead again. The Jaguars magic number to clinch the AFC South is 9.
| # | Team | W | L | T | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX |
4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | - | 3-1 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 3-2 | 154 | 104 | +50 | L1 | 3-2 | 11 | 9 | vs IND Sun 11/1 |
| 2 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND |
2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 2.5 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 1-4 | 154 | 180 | -26 | L3 | 2-3 | 5 | E9 | @ JAX Sun 11/1 |
| 3 |  Houston TexansHOU |
2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 2.5 | 0-4 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 165 | 170 | -5 | L1 | 2-3 | 5 | E9 | @ LAC Sun 11/8 |
| 4 |  Tennessee TitansTEN |
1 | 6 | 0 | .143 | 3.5 | 0-4 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 1-4 | 108 | 156 | -48 | L1 | 1-4 | 2 | E8 | @ CIN Sun 11/1 |
- #
- Place in division
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- T
- Ties
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- GB
- Games behind division leader
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- Conference record
- PF
- Points for
- PA
- Points against
- DIFF
- Point differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division (E = elimination number; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched division and home-field advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (conference view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Ties count as half a win. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
AFC South clinch watch
Jaguars4-2Magic number9Colts2-5 · 2.5 GBElimination number9Texans2-5 · 2.5 GBElimination number9Titans1-6 · 3.5 GBElimination number8Magic number = any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division. Elimination number = how much a chaser can still lose before the title is out of reach.
AFC South Teams
Jacksonville Jaguars4-2 · AFC No. 4Next: vs Colts, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMIndianapolis Colts2-5 · AFC No. 12Next: @ Jaguars, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMHouston Texans2-5 · AFC No. 13Next: @ Chargers, Sun, Nov 8 4:05 PMTennessee Titans1-6 · AFC No. 15Next: @ Bengals, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMAFC South Games
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Recent AFC South Champions
Jacksonville Jaguars13-4 · +1382024Houston Texans10-7 · 02023Houston Texans10-7 · +242022Jacksonville Jaguars9-8 · +542021Tennessee Titans12-5 · +65AFC South title history
Since 2021 the AFC South has been won by 3 different teams. The Jacksonville Jaguars have the most titles in that span with 2. The strongest champion was the Jaguars in 2025 at 13-4.
A division title is worth a home playoff game: every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 regardless of record.
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AFC South FAQ
Who is leading the AFC South?
The Jacksonville Jaguars. They are 4-2 as of October 26.
Which teams are in the AFC South?
The Jacksonville Jaguars, the Indianapolis Colts, the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans.
How far back is second place in the AFC South?
The Indianapolis Colts trail the Jacksonville Jaguars by 2.5 games.
How many AFC South teams are in playoff position?
One as of October 26: the Jaguars at No. 4.
When is the next AFC South game?
Colts at Jaguars on Sunday, November 1, Week 8.
Who won the AFC South last season?
The Jacksonville Jaguars, at 13-4 in 2025.
Who has won the AFC South most often recently?
The Jacksonville Jaguars, with 2 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the AFC South winner decided?
Best winning percentage over the regular season. If two teams tie, head-to-head record decides first, then division record, then record in common games and conference record.
Does the AFC South winner make the playoffs?
Yes. Every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 in its conference, regardless of record, and hosts a Wild Card game unless it is the No. 1 seed.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
Updated · last result change Oct 25