Are the Texans finally ready to overtake the Colts in the AFC South this season? Time will tell, but two of our three Playbook analysts (Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann) expect them to get off on the right foot by knocking off Indianapolis in Week 1. Brian Billick is sticking with the Colts.

Sharpe and Theismann are also in agreement with another surprise prediction. They each like the Lions to upset the host Bears, but Billick sees Chicago avoiding that fate.

Our three prognosticators aren’t at odds with every game, however. All three envision the Ravens getting the best of their former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and the Jets.

Without further ado, take a look at all of their Week 1 picks:

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