John McClain's Texans 2017 schedule forecast

Jacksonville Jaguars When: Sept. 10 (Sunday), noon Where: NRG Stadium Prediction Tom Savage gets the Texans off to a good start with a victory in this AFC South game. The defense dominates quarterback Blake Bortles but has trouble with rookie running back Leonard Fournette. Prediction: Texans, 24-13 Record: 1-0 less Jacksonville Jaguars When: Sept. 10 (Sunday), noon Where: NRG Stadium Prediction Tom Savage gets the Texans off to a good start with a victory in this AFC South game. The defense dominates quarterback Blake Bortles ... more Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close John McClain's Texans 2017 schedule forecast 1 / 24 Back to Gallery

Is this the year the Texans break out of their 9-7 rut?

The Chronicle's John McClain takes a look at this year's schedule and makes his weekly game predictions.

Click through the gallery above to see McClain's schedule forecast.