2009 AFC South Season Preview

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The teams comprising the 2009 AFC South Season Preview are the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans. The division was tightly contested in 2008 with the Tennessee Titans finishing at 13-3, one game better than the Colts who finished at 12-4. Tennessee started the season at an amazing 10-0 before tailing off at the end of the year and ultimately losing in their first playoff game. The Colts season played out the opposite of Tennessee's season as Indy struggled early on starting at 3-4 before winning their final 9 regular season games to finish at 12-4 and also ended up losing their first playoff game. The Houston Texans finished 2008 with their second straight 8-8 season. Finishing at the bottom of the division was Jacksonville who finished with a record of 5-11. In 2009 the Houston Texans have the easiest schedule in this division while the Jacksonville Jaguars have the toughest schedule of the four teams.

On October 11th the Tennessee Titans will host the Indianapolis Colts in a battle on the 2009 AFC South Schedule. The teams will square off again December 6th at Indianapolis. The Colts come into this season with new Head Coach Jim Caldwell replacing the well liked Tony Dungy. Also gone is the veteran WR Marvin Harrison. However with Peyton Manning back as QB this team will not miss a beat and continue there steak of seven straight ten win seasons. The Colts will win the AFC South finishing with a record of 11-5. The Titans will once again be a force to be reckoned with, giving opposing offenses fits with their stout defense. Tennessee will have some trouble scoring points and will end the season with a 10-6 record. The Houston Texans have been on the verge of a winning season for the past few seasons and this will be the year they get it done. The Texans will have a breakout year and also will finish the season with a 10-6 record. Jacksonville will struggle all year long in this division with problems on both sides of the ball. The Jaguars are going to finish last in the division with a record of 5-11.

2009 Indianapolis Colts AFC South Season PreviewIndy is going to look a little bit different this year, in the 2009 AFC South, with long time WR Marvin Harrison gone and with new Head Coach Jim Caldwell replacing Tony Dungy on the sidelines. The Colts however do have one the best Quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL in Peyton Manning. Manning shows no signs of slowing down. Reggie Wayne had already solidified himself as the team's No.1 receiver even before Harrison was let go. Anthony Gonzalez is an excellent No.2 receiver who fits in nicely with this offense. With one of the leagues best Tight Ends in Dallas Clark the Colts passing attack will still be potent. The running game will be solid with this years 1st round pick Donald Brown backing up starter Joseph Addai. The Colts will reclaim the division becoming AFC South champs finishing at a record of 11-5.

Indianapolis Colts 2009 Season Schedule - Indianapolis Colts 2009 Season Preview

2009 Jacksonville Jaguars AFC South Season PreviewThe Jaguars are coming off a very disappointing season with they finished the 2008 campaign with a 5-11 record. The 2009 AFC South Season looks to be more of the same as the Jaguars will struggle once again. The release of veteran RB Fred Taylor leaves Maurice Jones-Drew as the primary back. With an improved Offensive Line and a deep threat in newly acquired WR Torry Holt the offense should be improved this year and David Garrard will have some more weapons to work with. Garrard will be better and the defense will not be as dreadful as a year ago, but this team will be at the bottom of the division yet again this year finishing the season at 5-11 for the second straight year.

Jacksonville Jaguars 2009 Season Schedule - Jaguars 2009 Season Preview

2009 Houston Texans AFC South Season PreviewThe Texans are going to have a breakout season this year after finishing with two straight 8-8 seasons. They could be among the more solid 2009 AFC South Teams. Houston is solid on both sides of the ball and will have their first winning season in franchise history. With players like Steve Slaton, Andre Johnson, and Mario Williams to go along with a very solid Quarterback in Matt Schaub the Texans have the pieces in place for a playoff push. Houston will be in every game they play this year and will end the season with a 10-6 record.

Houston Texans 2009 Season Schedule - Houston Texans 2009 Season Preview

2009 Tennessee Titans AFC South Season PreviewTennessee got of the gates hot a year ago winning their first ten games. They ultimately lost their first playoff game losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round. Kerry Collins took over at QB and will be the starter this season for the Titans. Tennessee will once again have a solid running game with the speedy Chris Johnson and Lendale White in the backfield. The loss of DT Albert Haynesworth will be felt but this will still be a tough defense to face. Tennessee will struggle some to score points this year and won't be as dominant on defense as last season . The Titans end with a 10-6 record, tied in the 2009 AFC South Standings.

Tennessee Titans 2009 Season Schedule - Tennessee Titans 2009 Season Preview