Jaguars secure playoff position in AFC after Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars improved to 4-1 after Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, maintaining their lead in the AFC South. A victory on Sunday, combined with the Indianapolis Colts' loss, has broadened the gap between the two teams. The Houston Texans remain in a challenging position at 1-4, while the Tennessee Titans are struggling at 0-5. The Jaguars are the third seed in the AFC playoff standings, trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. Next week features a crucial matchup against the Texans in London, while the Colts will host the Titans.
- •Jaguars sit at 4-1, leading the AFC South after Week 5.
- •Colts drop to 2-3 following their loss.
- •Texans win but remain 1-4; Titans are 0-5.
- •Jaguars are the third seed in AFC playoff standings.
- •Next week, Jaguars face Texans in London.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — NFL playoff standings: Where are Jaguars in AFC race after Week 5?
"With Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season wrapped up, where are the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC playoff race?
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