According to CBS Sports Jeff Kerr, the AFC South is the league’s 3rd best division before the 2024 campaign—trailing just both the AFC and NFC North respectively:
3. AFC South
2023 combined record: 34-34
The Texans being the surprise division winner surely raised the prestige of the AFC South. Doesn’t hurt they have a franchise quarterback in C.J. Stroud and added offensive weapons for him in Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon. Signing Danielle Hunter and Azeez Al-Shaair on defense also helped.
The Jaguars are trying to avenge last season’s collapse and have Trevor Lawrence take the next step, adding Brian Thomas Jr.