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Exciting day ahead here at the AFC South Blog. We'll be installing a new hard drive, downloading a ton of stuff, and discovering all the things we're going to be missing after our crash. Yes, we back up. No, we didn't do it lately. Yes, we might take a look at carbonite.com or somesuch. Fun times.

Houston Texans

• Antonio Smith is feeling at home as he heads back to Arizona, says Dale Robertson.
• Swine flu has retreated from the Texans, writes Robertson.
• John McClain looks at the Texans-Cardinals matchup.
• Why Dunta Robinson isn’t going to be a safety and why there isn’t anything wrong with the offensive line’s run-blocking scheme, from Lance Zierlein.
• Five key matchups from Battle Red Blog.

Indianapolis Colts

• Phil Richards looks at Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie.
• No matter the records, this remains a heated division rivalry, says Phillip B. Wilson.
• Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden don’t look like they will play, says Mike Chappell.
• If you read one thing, make it this thorough primer from John Oehser.
• Another weekly favorite: 18 things to watch for from 18to88.com.
• Oehser on Dwight Freeney, Bob Sanders, Tony Ugoh and more.
• The Colts will be ready for anything from the desperate Titans, writes Tom James.
• Chappell takes questions on Jordan Senn, Anthony Gonzalez and the Ring of Honor.

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Coach Jack Del Rio is wary of the wobbly Seahawks, says Michael C. Wright.
• Jags fans should remember the team has benefited from some calls in recent weeks, says Vic Ketchman.
• A demotion will drive Quentin Groves to work harder, says Vito Stellino.
• Fred Taylor had ankle surgery in New England and is out indefinitely, writes Wright.
• The Jaguars are the least popular team in the league, unsurprisingly. Matt Loede points us to it.
• First quarter grades and awards from Jonathan Loesche.
• Gene Frenette wants to see Josh Scobee throw it.

Tennessee Titans

• The 2001 Titans went through a similar downturn, writes Wyatt.
• Nick Harper won’t wear rib protection, write Gary Estwick and Jim Wyatt.
• The Titans could be forced to play Vince Young, says Charles Robinson.
• Officials called a Jaguars TD against the Titans incorrectly, says Chris Burke.
• Jeff Fisher didn’t like the call but admits it was hardly the difference in the game, says Wyatt.
• Kerry Collins keeps fighting, writes Phillip B. Wilson.
• McClain assesses the Titans’ struggles and the possibility of Young getting in the lineup.
• Nashville misses the old Jevon Kearse, says David Boclair.
• The Titans looked at four players before adding Lance Ball to the practice squad, says Wyatt.