AFC Power Rankings: End of regular season edition

player. 10. <p>J.J. Watt registered a hat trick of sacks in Week 17, leaping over Khalil Mack for the 2015 NFL sack title. Playing just as well was Whitney Mercilus, whose 3.5 sacks gave him double-digits on the season. In total, the Texans dragged down Blake Bortles eight times; getting to quarterbacks with that kind of regularity could keep the Texans alive in the playoffs longer than many expect.</p> <p>While we’re on the subject of the Texans’ star power, DeAndre Hopkins continues to be the most underrated receiver in the NFL. With a stat line of 111 receptions for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns, Hopkins had an outstanding season but one which was overshadowed by the superhuman efforts of Julio Jones and Antonio Brown.</p> <p>Both Watt and Hopkins will have to be on their games when the Texans host the Chiefs for the second time this season—back in Week 1, the Chiefs triumphed over the Texans by a touchdown.</p>. AFC South. 9-7. Houston Texans. 5