​Following the Week 3 slate of NFL games, the Jacksonville Jaguars remain in early control of the AFC South race.The Jaguars bounced back in a big way after a disappointing Week 2 loss in Denver, cruising past the 2025 AFC Champion New England Patriots, 35-6. Jacksonville is now 2-1 on the season, with a one-game lead over the Indianapolis Colts.The Colts and Houston Texans, both of whom entered this week 0-2, faced off and found themselves in an early season must-win game. A late field goal by the Colts would give Indianapolis the 19-17 victory, as they improved to 1-2 on the season.The Texans are now 0-3, as are the Tennessee Titans, who failed to come through late on Sunday against the New York Giants.AFC South standings after Week 3Jaguars (2-1)Colts (1-2)Texans (0-3)Titans (0-3)The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and the Las Vegas Raiders all sit atop the AFC with 3-0 records.The Jaguars next game is on the road in Cincinnati. Their first division game will take place in Week 6 in London against the Texans.This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL standings: Where are Jaguars in early AFC South race?