NFL picks for Week 2

PATRIOTS (1-0) at JETS (0-1)

Line: Patriots by 2 1/2 Over/Under: 38

TV-Radio: Ch. 2,

ESPN (1050), 4:15 p.m.

Bragging before you do something tempts fate and has no upside. The Jets aren't strutting after self destructing with 14 penalties. The offense's flop (six first downs, 1-for-11 on third down) revives doubts about Mark Sanchez. The playoff run obscured his shaky rookie season (12 TDs, 20 picks). Tom Brady would love to shove Gang Green into an 0-2 hole. The pick: Patriots

GIANTS (1-0) at COLTS (0-1)

Line: Colts by 5 1/2 Over/Under: 48

TV-Radio: Ch. 4,

WFAN (660), 8:20 p.m.

It's Eli and Peyton in prime time - the ties that bind with an edge. Why not let longtime Manning aide Jim Sorgi carry a clipboard for a half on each sideline? Or maybe he could sit with Archie and the wives and root for the over. The Giants struggled for a half against Carolina, and they catch Indy in a foul mood after that loss in Houston. The pick: Colts

RAVENS (1-0) at BENGALS (0-1)

Line: Ravens by 2

O/U: 40,

1 p.m.

In one afternoon, my friend Tom Pedulla of USA Today interviewed Ochocinco, T.O. and the former Pacman. People have won Pulitzers for less. Baltimore avenges last year's sweep.

The pick: Ravens

SAINTS (1-0) at 49ERS (0-1)

Line: Saints by 5 1/2 Over/Under: 44

TV-Radio: ESPN, WFAN (660), Monday, 8:30 p.m.

No way the 49ers are as bad as they looked in Seattle. Mike Singletary should have them primed to rebound for a Monday night visit from the Super Bowl champs. The pick: 49ers

BEARS (1-0) at COWBOYS (0-1)

Line: Cowboys by 7 1/2 Over/Under: 41

TV: Ch. 5, 1 p.m.

Only weekend tennis players make more unforced errors than the 'Boys, whose 12 penalties sabotaged them at Washington. Expect better focus against a weak road team (2-6 ATS '09) that was lucky to beat the Lions in Chicago.

The pick: Cowboys

STEELERS (1-0) at TITANS (1-0)

Line: Titans by 5

Over/Under: 37, 1 p.m.

The Steelers rallied around third-string QB Dennis Dixon and beat Atlanta with tough 'D' and 143 rushing yards. If they can contain Chris Johnson, it should be close. The pick: Steelers

DOLPHINS (1-0) at VIKINGS (0-1)

Line: Vikings by 5 1/2 Over/Under: 39 1/2

TV: Ch. 2, 1 p.m.

Katie the Packers fan on Brett Favre: "He lost every big game for us but one." That won't be on his Hall of Fame plaque but it might be his epitaph. Favre will be sharper than in Week 1, and last season Minnesota was 6-2-1 ATS at home.

The pick: Vikings

TEXANS (1-0) at REDSKINS (1-0)

Line: Texans by 3

Over/Under: 43 1/2, 4:15 p.m.

Hello, old pal: Longtime Broncos allies Mike Shanahan and Gary Kubiak meet. Kyle Shanahan, Mike's son and offensive play-caller, used to babysit Kubiak's kids. Houston must avoid a letdown after its breakthrough against Indy. The pick: Texans

EAGLES (0-1) at LIONS (0-1)

Line: Eagles by 6

Over/Under: 41 1/2, 1 p.m.

If the ground can't cause a fumble, except on a catch, then NFL stands for No Football Logic. The quirky rule tormented the Lions because Calvin Johnson "didn't complete the process." Detroit helps Michael Vick create a QB controversy. The pick: Eagles

BILLS (0-1) at PACKERS (1-0)

Line: Packers by 13 Over/Under: 43, 1 p.m.

Buffalo's offense did very little (166 yards) vs. Miami, which won't change here. The Pack will be psyched after nearly blowing a 27-10 lead in Philly. The pick: Packers

CARDINALS (1-0)

at FALCONS (0-1)

Line: Falcons by 6 1/2 Over/Under: 43, 1 p.m.

Arizona finally got tough on the road (6-2, 5-3 ATS) last season and was 6-0 ATS overall as a 'dog. Atlanta wins it, but not by much. The pick: Cardinals

BUCS (1-0) at PANTHERS (0-1)

Line: Panthers by 3 1/2

Over/Under: 39

Rebuilding Carolina played well for a half against the Giants, who bottled up star RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Tampa Bay won't be able to do that.

The pick: Panthers

CHIEFS (1-0) at BROWNS (0-1)

Line: Browns by 1 1/2 Over/Under: 38 1/2, 1 p.m.

Home teams were 9-4-3 ATS; favorites went 6-7-3. Young KC upset San Diego thanks to two plays (94-yard punt return, 56-yard run) as QB Matt Cassel struggled. The pick: Browns

SEAHAWKS (1-0)

at BRONCOS (0-1)

Line: Broncos by 3½ Over/Under: 40, 4:05 p.m.

Few except Jeff G. the Perfect Picker saw the Seahawks' rout of the 49ers coming. Seattle dislikes the road (1-7 ATS '09), and after losing nine of its last 11, Denver is very hungry.

The pick: Broncos

JAGUARS (1-0)

at CHARGERS (0-1)

Line: Chargers by 7

Over/Under: 45 1/2, 4:15 p.m.

Illegal formation is my pet-peeve penalty. E-mail me yours. Giving more than a TD with the erratic, slow-starting Chargers is risky, especially without WR Vincent Jackson and T Marcus McNeill.

The pick: Jaguars

RAMS (0-1) at RAIDERS (0-1)

Line: Raiders by 3 1/2 Over/Under: 37 1/2, 4:05 p.m.

How will Sam Bradford react to the Black Hole's oddly attired fans? Folks in Oklahoma don't look like that. St. Louis' pass rush will overcome Oakland's weak O-line. The pick: Rams