Coming off the best year of Pro Picks — yep, plus-22 against the spread if you're counting — the challenge is to repeat such wizardry in the NFL's 100th season.
It all gets started Thursday night at Soldier Field with pro football's oldest rivalry.
In emphasizing its centennial celebrations, the league chose to go with Packers at Bears rather than having the traditional matchup hosted by the Super Bowl champs. New England gets the spotlight on Sunday night instead, with Pittsburgh visiting.
AP Pro32 voters were optimistic about Chicago's chances this season, ranking the Bears No.