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Our daily zip around the division. Check out the AFC South chat at 3 p.m.

One story that touches on all four teams:

Steve Slaton, Matt Jones, Anthony Gonzalez and Cortland Finnegan make Alex Marvez's list of the NFL's best emerging players.

Houston Texans

• Steve Campbell ponders Bob McNair's optimism.
• Richard Justice also breaks down what McNair had to say in the wake of the Texans' collapse against Indy.
• Sunday will feature Mario Williams against Jake Long in a battle of No. 1 picks.
• Miami's improving defense includes Tim Roth, converted from defensive end to linebacker.

Indianapolis Colts

• Tim Jennings will play for Kelvin Hayden (knee) Sunday against Baltimore. But Dwight Freeney (hamstring) and Marlin Jackson (right ankle) told Tony Dungy they expect to be able to play, writes Mike Chappell. The Colts added two corners, Keiwan Ratliff and Nick Graham.
• Peter King considers what's wrong with the Colts offense.
• Gary Brackett won AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
• Dungy is writing another book.

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Matt Jones may have avoided a felony drug trial, but he still could face discipline from the league, writes Michael C. Wright.
• Jacksonville rookie ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves have not met expectations so far, says Vito Stellino.

Tennessee Titans

• The Titans' depth has been a key to their success, writes Gary Estwick.
• Kyle Vanden Bosch will rehab a groin injury through the Titans' weekend off and should be able to start in a week in Kansas City, according to Jim Wyatt.
• More from Wyatt on how it's unlikely the Titans make a deal for a big-name receiver.