AFC South Notebook: Keenum at home with Texans; Titans secure worst record since move
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.
Indianapolis Colts
Colts hope to avoid distractions in Dallas. Head coach Chuck Pagano was so worried about the potential distractions at AT&T Stadium that he considered leaving a day earlier so his team could hold a Saturday walkthrough at "Jerry World."
Hilton not practicing. Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton missed his third consecutive practice Friday, which has Mike Chappell of RTV6 convinced that he won't play Sunday against the Cowboys.
Davis' career boosted by trade. Getting traded to the Colts did wonders for cornerback Vontae Davis' career.
Houston Texans
Keenum back at home with Texans. Quarterback Case Keenum, who will reportedly get the start Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, is happy to be back in Texas.
Mercilus hopes to return. Linebacker Whitney Mercilus is optimistic he'll be able to return from a back injury Sunday.
Watt faces upward battle in quest to win MVP. J.J. Watt is making a strong case for the NFL MVP award, but as Lindsay H. Jones of USA TODAY Sports explains, history is working against him.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Bortles leads Jaguars past Titans. Rookie quarterback Blake Bortles made his prime-time debut Thursday night, and didn't disappoint, leading the Jaguars to a 21-13 victory over the Titans.
Jaguars could move on from Shorts after season. The solid play of rookie receivers Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee will likely make Cecil Shorts III expendable, Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union writes.
Marks earns bonus with sack. Defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks has 600,000 reasons to be thankful for his sack of Titans quarterback Charlie Whitehurst on the final play of Thursday's game.
Tennessee Titans
Titans secure worst record since move. The Titans fell to 2-13 with their loss to the Jaguars on Thursday night, assuring them of their worst record since relocating to Tennessee.
Whitehurst has career game. Despite the loss, quarterback Charlie Whitehurst finished the night with a season-best passer rating of 102.9 and threw for a career-high 287 yards.
Washington celebrates TD with son. Running back Leon Washington shared a special moment with his son during Thursday's game.