Jaguars Extend AFC South Lead as Colts Fall to 2-3

The Jacksonville Jaguars strengthened their position atop the AFC South after Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, while the Indianapolis Colts slipped to 2-3 following a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jacksonville improved to 4-1 with a last-second victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Houston Texans moved to 1-4 after defeating the Tennessee Titans. According to Colts Wire, the results have increased the gap between Jacksonville and Indianapolis in the division standings.

Houston's first victory also left the Texans just one game behind the Colts, although Indianapolis holds the early head-to-head tiebreaker. The Jaguars lead the AFC South at 4-1, followed by the Colts at 2-3, the Texans at 1-4, and the Titans at 0-5. All four teams remain positioned to influence the division race as the season progresses.

Indianapolis must address its problems following the defeat to Pittsburgh as it pursues a stronger position in the AFC playoff race. The Colts remain within reach of the postseason picture, while three other AFC teams currently hold records that place them ahead of Indianapolis in the conference standings.

According to the Week 5 standings cited by Colts Wire, the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders each have a 3-2 record. Those teams occupy the fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds in the AFC playoff picture, respectively. The next round features two divisional matchups that could affect the AFC South standings. The Jaguars will face the Texans in London, while the Colts will host the Titans.

Jacksonville enters its matchup with Houston holding a three-game advantage over the Texans and a two-game lead over Indianapolis. Houston will seek to build on its first victory of the season, while the Colts will have an opportunity to improve their record against Tennessee, which remains winless at 0-5.