Football 301 AFC South DEEP DIVE: Trevor Lawrence breakout season incoming? Bold picks, win totals, breakout players
Aug 13, 2025
The discussion dives deep into the intriguing AFC South, highlighting the Jacksonville Jaguars' potential breakout under Trevor Lawrence. Insightful predictions are made about the Houston Texans' revamped offense and key players like CJ Stroud. The Colts' quarterback troubles raise questions, while the Titans' dynamics with Cam Ward spark curiosity. Plus, the hosts analyze upcoming fantasy football events and the unpredictability of the division, making bold win total predictions for the upcoming season.
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Pass Protection Determined Houston's Year
- Houston's offense collapsed in 2024 largely because of catastrophic pass-pro and schematic confusion.
- Fixing protection rules and QB-led pre-snap control are the clearest paths back to competence.
Give Stroud Control To Mask Line Flaws
- Focus on improving stunt and blitz pickup before adding more offensive toys.
- Give CJ Stroud pre-snap control so he can mitigate protection weaknesses.
One Defender Flipped Houston's Defense
- Houston's defense is elite when Aziz Alshair plays and falls apart without him.
- Alshair's presence shifted them from top to bottom in EPA metrics, showing his outsized importance.