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One thing every NFL team can be thankful for in 2016

By John Buhler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) runs the ball on a keeper during the second quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) runs the ball on a keeper during the second quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans: It’s great to play in the AFC South!

The Houston Texans are 6-4 and lead the AFC South. It’s great to play in the AFC South! The NFL makes it a priority of winning the division and despite a tough loss in Mexico City on Monday Night Football to the Oakland Raiders, the Texans looked poised to win the AFC South in back-to-back seasons.

Houston is far from a perfect team. The Texans are a slog to watch on offense with Brock Osweiler under center. Houston is going to have to win with defense in the AFC Playoffs, not sure if it can do that in January. However, Houston has the best chance to win the AFC South.

They have the best head coach in Bill O’Brien and the best defense in the AFC South. Houston still hasn’t lost a home game this season and is a perfect 3-0 in divisional play this year. 10-6 wins the AFC South easily. 9-7 probably does as well.

Nobody views Houston as a top-10 team in the NFL outside of the Houston metro area. However, this seems to be a team that feels destined to host an AFC playoff game this year. Win at home, beat the Colts in Indianapolis, and the Texans will be AFC South champs.

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