Last year, the AFC South went to the Houston Texans, despite their being longshots to win the division at the start of the season. This year, Houston have become the favorites to win the AFC South in NFL betting markets. Here, we look at the futures odds in the AFC South, a division that has become known for being full of surprises.
AFC South Futures Betting Odds
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans were the shocking winners of the AFC South this past season. They were expected to finish in last place, but CJ Stroud was incredible in his rookie season, propelling his team from worst to first. The Texans are now favorites to win this division, with Stroud becoming an MVP candidate and DeMeco Ryans being an early favorite to win Coach of the Year.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars were favorites to win the AFC South. But they fell short not only of winning the division, but of the postseason as well. The Jaguars needed a win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 18 to clinch the division and a playoff berth. They failed to get that win as Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars offense could not do enough throughout this season to get this team back to the playoffs, something they will look to remedy in the season to come.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts finished in third place in the AFC South, with their 9-8 record putting them one game behind the Texans. Had the Colts executed their offense properly in the final minutes of their Week 18 game against the Texans, they would have been the team making the playoffs from this division, but that did not happen. This year, the Colts will have Anthony Richardson back, which will mean higher expectations for them.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans finished in last place in the AFC South this past season by a wide margin. Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis could not combine to give this team good enough quarterback play to compete for this division championship. And with Derrick Henry no longer with the organization, the scrutiny the quarterbacks on this team are under will only intensify.
2024 AFC South Futures Prediction
This year, we could see some steps backward from the Jaguars and Titans, while we still have yet to see what Anthony Richardson can really do with the Colts. That should leave the door open for the Texans to win this division, as we expect another huge year from CJ Stroud. But it is understandable if a bettor does not feel comfortable taking the favorite in a division where teams have become known for going from worst to first.