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AFC South Power Rankings Week 4: Tennessee Titans hit rock bottom

By Michael Moraitis

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans has his helmet knocked off after being tackled during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans has his helmet knocked off after being tackled during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Houston Texans QB, Deshaun Watson.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans is hoisted up by Greg Mancz #65 after throwing for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 22, 2019 in Carson, California. The Texans defeated the Chargers 27-20. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

1. Houston Texans

Week 3 ranking: No. 1

The Texans sit atop both the standings and the AFC South power rankings after their Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Things weren’t looking great for Houston after facing a 17-7 first half deficit going into the final two quarters, but Deshaun Watson once again put the team on his back and helped the Texans leave LA with a win.

In a game where his rushing attack was non-existent, Watson threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns, with his most impressive play coming on a fourth quarter 53-yard strike to Jordan Adkins that saw Watson escape pressure to find his wide open man.

Despite their issues upfront, the Texans held a talented Chargers pass-rush to just two sacks and allowed Watson, who is the best quarterback in the division by a mile, to go to work. If Houston can keep up this level of play on the offensive line, it’s going to be extremely tough to beat this team.

The Texans will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 4, and the Panthers will once again be without Cam Newton. Granted, Kyle Allen did play well in relief, but it’s hard to imagine he’ll be able to outplay Watson enough to get his team another win.

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