AFC South Notebook: What are Watt's MVP chances; Colts tried to claim Tate
Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC South Notebook.
Houston Texans
What are J.J. Watt's MVP chances? The last defensive player to win NFL MVP was Lawrence Taylor, but Watt has a decent shot this year if the Texans can win, writes the voice of the Texans, Paul Vandermeer.
Watt meets a horse named J.J. Watt. The Houston Police Department has named one of its Mounted Patrol horses J.J. Watt, changing the name from Sargeant Swatt No. 99.
How the Texans can make the playoffs. A look at all the games Houston needs to win in order to make a playoff run.
Indianapolis Colts
Colts attempted to claim Ben Tate. The Vikings were able to claim Ben Tate ahead of the Colts and two other teams. The Colts need some help at running back after losing Ahmad Bradshaw.
Arthur Jones expected back this week. After being signed to a lucrative deal this off season, defensive lineman Arthur Jones has only played in three games thus far. He is expected to return Sunday.
Andrew Luck 11-1 week after a loss. The Colts' quarterback has feasted on the Jacksonville Jaguars in his career, going 4-0, and is 11-1 the week after a loss. It doesn't look good for the Jags.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Lee can still salvage rookie season. The second-round pick out of USC has an opportunity to step up with Allen Robinson out and make some plays to justify the Jaguars' investment.
Justin Blackmon pleads no contest to pot charge. The ultra talented receiver was in court dealing with a marijuana-related arrest from July. He hopes to be reinstated for 2015 according to his attorney.
Another shuffle at linebacker coming. The Jags are re-shuffling their linebackers. With Paul Posluszny out for the season, Geno Hayes will move to his spot full time.
Tennessee Titans
Mettenberger, running game remain question marks. The Titans will need to answer some key questions down the stretch, including if Zach Mettenberger is the guy, and can the running game show promise.
Concussion makes Delanie Walker question future. After being knocked out for a few minutes and sustaining a concussion, Walker wants to make sure he still has a mind after he's done playing.
Titans ramp up blitzes. Defensive coordinator Ray Horton has increased the defensive pressure by dialing up more blitzes as the season wears on. "We are evolving into what we can do to get more pressure on the quarterback," he said.