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Week 2 NFL Picks: Texans Vs. Jaguars

According to NFL experts, the Texans are unanimous favorites in this Sunday's battle against the Jaguars.

Sept 8, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles in the pocket against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE
Sept 8, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles in the pocket against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE

If NFL experts are truly experts, The Houston Texans shouldn't have much trouble with the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 2 matchup at EverBank Field in Jacksonville on Sunday. The Texans are 7.5-point favorites, according to OddsShark.

ESPN's stable of NFL experts unanimously picked the Texans to win on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated's Peter King predicts a 24-10 Texans win, stating " [...] Matt Schaub should have a good day against the Jags secondary."

CBS Sports' team of NFL experts also picked the Texans across the board.

SB Nation's own Joel Thorman picks the Texans as well, referring to them as "one of the best teams in the league," and predicting a 34-17 win.

Kickoff in Jacksonville is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT, and the game will be televised on CBS.

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