Football 301 with Nate Tice

AFC South DEEP DIVE: Trevor Lawrence breakout season incoming? Bold picks, win totals, breakout players

Aug 13, 2025
The discussion dives deep into the intriguing AFC South, highlighting the Jacksonville Jaguars' potential breakout under Trevor Lawrence. Insightful predictions are made about the Houston Texans' revamped offense and key players like CJ Stroud. The Colts' quarterback troubles raise questions, while the Titans' dynamics with Cam Ward spark curiosity. Plus, the hosts analyze upcoming fantasy football events and the unpredictability of the division, making bold win total predictions for the upcoming season.
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INSIGHT

Colts Rise Or Fall With AR's Health

  • Colts' season outlook hinges almost entirely on Anthony Richardson's availability and consistency.
  • Daniel Jones offers a safe fallback but limits upside and vertical passing aggressiveness.
INSIGHT

Colts' Receiver Room Favors Short Passing

  • Indianapolis has an unusually deep crop of short-to-intermediate targets but lacks a clear volume alpha.
  • That profile favors short reads, RPOs, and a run of quick-processing tight ends like Tyler Warren.
ADVICE

Change Colts' Coverage Mix On Third Down

  • Shift Indianapolis away from predictable cover-three and load varied coverages with Lou Anarumo.
  • Use rotation and safety-versatility additions to hide coverage weaknesses on third down.
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