AFC south.(NFL)

HOUSTON TEXANS

Zach Wiegert returned to the starting lineup at a new position, right tackle, because Victor Riley played well after moving from right tackle to right guard, Wiegart's old position. Wiegert hasn't played tackle since 2002, but he has better quickness and mobility than Riley. ... CB Lewis Sanders has become the starting nickel back with Demarcus Faggins (hamstring) out. The team likes Sanders' size (6-1,210) and speed, and he forced a fumble in his first start, against the Colts. ... LT Chester Pitts, who held Colts RE Dwight Freeney without a sack in two games, has improved because he has learned to keep his hands inside the player he is blocking, which gives him better control. PROBLEM SPOT: The offense is moving the ball more efficiently in the running and passing games, but it still isn't creating big plays. The team needs to use speedy WRs Andre Johnson and Jerome Mathis to stretch the field, and they must hang on to the ball when they are open downfield. WR Derick Armstrong also could be an option; he is reliable and doesn't attract much attention from defenses because of Johnson and Mathis.--Meagan Manfull

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

WR Reggie Wayne continues to show why he's a premier player. He plays bigger than his size (6-0, 198), has perhaps the best hands on the team and is a big threat after the catch. He has improved his production every season. ... TE Dallas Clark is emerging as a big-play threat. He is dominating matchups against linebackers and is effective as the slot receiver in two-tight end sets. ... MLB Gary Brackett is undersized (5-11,235) but can hold his own in run support. His best assets are his speed and athleticism, which are ideal for his coverage responsibilities in coordinator Ron Meeks' zone schemes. PROBLEM SPOT:The pass defense surrendered the ninth-fewest passing yards in the league through the first nine games, but there are concerns about the health and consistency of the secondary--especially after the Bengals put up 328 passing yards. CB Jason David and SS Mike Doss have struggled in coverage. David's play has tapered off after a strong start, and he has given up too many plays over the top. Doss is a big hitter, but his aggressiveness works against him in coverage. FS Bob Sanders has battled a variety of injuries, and the team needs him to be at full efficiency heading into the ...