A look at NFL Futures: AFC South and AFC West

Let's finish off the AFC with looking at the South and the West...

AFC South: Texans could have their hands full 

Houston Texans - Over 8
Lots of people are down on the Texans this year.  With Watson I am not.  I think they will get to at least 9-7.  It will depend on how they come out of the gate.  First four games are at Chiefs, Ravens, at Steelers and the Vikings.  Facing Jaguars twice and having the Browns and Bengals on the schedule doesn't hurt.

Tennessee Titans - Over 8.5
People, don't forget how they finished the season.  Strong playoff run.  They get 3 home games before the bye (albeit one is against Texans) then after the bye get Bengals and Bears.  Tough final 2 road games against Packers and Texans though.

Indianapolis Colts - Under 8.5
I always liked Rivers, but not sure how much he has left in tank.  He always looks like it takes an extraordinary amount of energy for him to throw the ball.  And how is this for late season schedule Week 13-16: At Texans, At Raiders, Texans AGAIN, followed by a trip to Pittsburgh.

Jacksonville Jaguars - Under 4.5
Is it Tank for Trevor?  That's what I am hearing.  But even if they are not, where are their 5 wins going to come from?  Colts? Dolphins? Bengals and Bears?  That's only 4.  Maybe Browns.  Doubt it.

AFC West: Its still Chiefs' Kingdom, but the gap is closing ever so slightly

Kansas City Chiefs - Over 11.5
I would take the over, but it won't be by much.  They have some challenging and interesting back to back road games:  Week 2-3 Chargers/Raiders.  Week 6-7 Bills/Broncos.  Week 11-12 Raiders to Tampa Bay.

Los Angeles Chargers - Over 7.5
I think this team is going to surprise some teams this year.  They do have a tough back to back road trip against Buccaneers and Saints.  Final three games are against divisional rivals which could have a lot of playoff implications.

Denver Broncos - Under 7.5
I know people seem to be high on the Broncos, but I can't see them winning 8 games.  Tough NFC games vs. Saints and Bucs.  I can't even get them to 8 wins with a possible upset against the Chiefs!

Las Vegas Raiders - Under 7.5
Same thing here.  I am not finding the wins to get them to 8.  I want to.  I may become a closet Raider fan now that they are in Las Vegas.  Week 9-11 3 straight divisional games but I do like that they have 3 home games late in Week 14-16.  Wonder if teams will get the Vegas flu like they do in the NHL when they come to play the Golden Knights...

Next post we will dive into the NFC...