The AFC South could be up for grabs in 2026. The Texans could be in the right place to take hold of the division.

Houston finished the season strong after a rough start last year. They did so due in large part to the league's top defense. With many of the key pieces set to return, now the fate of the team falls to quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans' offense.

Stroud's criticism probably more revolves around his performance in a playoff loss to the New England Patriots than his overall play in his last campaign. Will he have what it takes to outduel Jaguars quarterback Trever Lawrence for the AFC South division title?