We are only through five games in the 2026 NFL season, but the Jacksonville Jaguars' grip on the AFC South race has tightened.
A Jaguars win on Sunday was paired with an Indianapolis Colts loss, dropping them to 2-3 and widening the buffer Jacksonville already had.
The Houston Texans, who were expected to push the Jaguars for the AFC South crown, did get a win this week over the Tennessee Titans, but still sit at 1-4 on the year. The Titans are 0-5.
Next week is an all-AFC South showdown, with the Jaguars and Texans facing off in London, while the Colts host the Titans.
AFC South standings after Week 5
- Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1)
- Indianapolis Colts (2-3)
- Houston Texans (1-4)
- Tennessee Titans (0-5)
In the overall AFC playoff picture, the Jaguars are the three seed. The Ravens at 4-1 are in the No. 2 spot, holding the tie-breaker over the Jaguars at the moment with the better conference record. The Bills are 4-1 as well and are the four seed, with Jacksonville having the better conference record over them.
At the top of the conference is the Kansas City Chiefs, who are 4-0.
AFC playoff standings after Week 5
- Chiefs (4-0)
- Ravens (4-1)
- Jaguars (4-1)
- Bills (4-1)
- Patriots (3-2)
- Broncos (3-2)
- Raiders (3-2)
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL playoff standings: Where are Jaguars in AFC race after Week 5?