AFC Power Rankings Week 9: Raiders skyrocket, Pats hold at No. 1

AFC South. 3-5. Houston Texans. 14. player. 10. <p>The Texans pulled themselves off the basement of the AFC by dealing with a similarly mediocre Titans team on Sunday. We finally saw the Texans’ defense come alive with Whitney Mercilus (3.5 sacks) and J.J. Watt (2.5 sacks, forced fumble) leading the charge. Brian Hoyer was efficient, piloting the Texans to victory on a stat line of <a href=