{
  "id": 3176329,
  "title": "NFL fans make their picks in the South divisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nfl-fans-make-their-picks-in-the-south-divisions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T03:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-fans-picks-south-divisions-030200436.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Westfield, Indiana - On August 20, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons conducted a joint training camp practice at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. <source 2bd31665-ac0>\n\nThis week, SB Nation Reacts conducted surveys to determine which NFL fans believe will emerge victorious in the AFC South and NFC South divisions. Last year, the Houston Texans replaced the Jacksonville Jaguars as champions of the AFC South. The Indianapolis Colts started the season strongly but declined after quarterback Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending injury. <source 2bd31665-ac0>\n\nAccording to the latest polls, the Texans are anticipated to regain the division title. The New York Jets have shown interest in the AFC South. Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh has been appointed as the Tennessee Titans head coach. Additionally, the Jets possess Indianapolis' first-round pick from the Sauce Gardner trade, which is likely to generate significant attention. <source 2bd31665-ac0>\n\nIn the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' four-year streak of division titles came to an end as the Carolina Panthers claimed the title. Fans polled predict the Bucs will reclaim the top spot in the South. Fans also seem to believe that Todd Bowles, the former Jets head coach, will perform better than his former Jets counterpart, Robert Saleh. <source 2bd31665-ac0>\n\nWhether you're placing bets or simply following the NFL season, consider using FanDuel Sportsbook, SB Nation's official sportsbook partner, to engage in the excitement of the game.",
  "summary": "This week our SB Nation Reacts surveys gauged who NFL fans believe will win the AFC South and the NFC South. A year ago the Houston Texans were dethroned as AFC South Champions by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Indianapolis Colts got off to a hot start but faded after quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Texans expected to reclaim AFC South title, Jets interest in division.",
    "Bucs predicted to regain NFC South title, Bowles favored over Saleh."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}