Giants won't cover but Jets will beat spread

TITANS (1-1) at GIANTS (1-1)

Line: Giants by 3

Over/Under: 42½

TV-Radio: Ch. 2, WFAN (660), 1 p.m.

I felt bad for that Colts fan who had to return Brandon Jacobs' flying helmet. Considering ticket and PSL prices, it should have been treated like a foul ball. Indy made the Giants' "D'' look as bad as it did last December. Chris Johnson and Vince Young will be up to bounce back after a pounding by the Steelers. Tennessee's defense is solid, too.

The pick: Titans

JETS (1-1) at DOLPHINS (2-0)

Line: Dolphins by 2½ Over/Under: 35

TV-Radio: Ch. 4, ESPN (1050), 8:20 p.m.

Prosecutors said Braylon Edwards' blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit, so he won't start. Blame the collective-bargaining agreement for blocking a suspension after a first-offense DWI arrest. Miami's offense (two TDs) has struggled, so even without Darrelle Revis, the Jets should be OK.

The pick: Jets

COWBOYS (0-2) at TEXANS (2-0)

Line: Texans by 3 Over/Under: 471/2

1 p.m.

The bickering 'Boys will get to the Super Bowl if Jerry Jones provides tickets. Dallas had similar bad vibes last year before handing the Saints their first loss. After big wins vs. Indy and Washington, the Texans may be low on juice for the Texas Tussle.

The pick: Cowboys

PACKERS (2-0) at BEARS (2-0)

Line: Packers by 3

Over/Under: 46

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

Green Bay, on a 9-2 ATS roll at Chicago, should extend it in the NFL North's battle for first. The pick: Packers

FALCONS (1-1) at SAINTS (2-0)

Line: Saints by 4½ Over/Under: 491/2, 1 p.m.

Trend alert: The Saints are on a 6-1 ATS streak at home against Atlanta. This looks like the spot the Super Bowl champs (0-1-1) get their first cover. The pick: Saints

BROWNS (0-2) at RAVENS (1-1)

Line: Ravens by 10½ Over/Under: 37, 1 p.m.

Losers are 4-24-4 ATS, backing the theory you rarely should try to cover with a team you don't think can win. The Brownies' offense is poor, and the Ravens haven't allowed a TD. The pick: Ravens

BENGALS (1-1) at PANTHERS (0-2)

Line: Bengals by 3 Over/Under: 38½, 1 p.m.

Will Cincy bring its "A'' game on the road after beating the Ravens? Well, it's rookie Jimmy Clausen's first start, and rebuilding Carolina has many problems. The pick: Bengals

49ERS (0-2) at CHIEFS (2-0)

Line: 49ers by 2½ Over/Under: 36½, 1 p.m.

Duayne the Chiefs fan hasn't had this much fun since Len Dawson was matriculating the ball down the field. The Niners, who outplayed the Saints, are desperate. The pick: 49ers

LIONS (0-2) at VIKINGS (0-2)

Line: Vikings by 11

Over/Under: 421/2, 1 p.m.

If Brett Favre can't get untracked vs. Detroit's 30th-ranked defense, maybe he should retire and ride his tractor. The Lions are in a 1-15 skid at the Metrodome, but they're the only 0-2 team with two covers. The pick: Vikings

BILLS (0-2) at PATRIOTS (1-1)

Line: Patriots by 14 Over/Under: 42½, 1 p.m.

From Ontario Bruce the Bills fan: "The Bills are so bad Toronto doesn't want them.'' The Pats are seething after that second-half collapse against the Jets. The pick: Patriots

STEELERS (2-0) at BUCS (2-0)

Line: Steelers by 3

Over/Under: 33½, 1 p.m.

Troy Polamalu might be more important to the Steelers than Ben Roethlisberger. Among NFL safeties, Mr. Big Hair is head and shoulders above everybody but Ed Reed.

The pick: Steelers

COLTS (1-1) at BRONCOS (1-1)

Line: Colts by 5½

Over/Under: 48

TV: Ch. 2, 4:15 p.m.

Peyton Manning loves to torch Denver (1-5 ATS skid against the Colts). Indy got its mojo back by crushing the Giants. The pick: Colts

EAGLES (1-1) at JAGUARS (1-1)

Line: Eagles by 3

Over/Under: 44½

TV: Ch. 5, 4:05 p.m.

Andy Reid wisely will stay with Michael Vick, who's playing like his old self. It sounded as if Reid was distancing himself from his anointed guy, Kevin Kolb. The pick: Eagles

REDSKINS (1-1) at RAMS (0-2)

Line: Redskins by 3½ Over/Under: 39, 4:05 p.m.

Suddenly, the NFC East doesn't look very strong, so maybe the 'Skins can contend. After blowing a 27-10 lead against Houston, they'll be eager to stomp on a doormat. The pick: Redskins

CHARGERS (1-1) at SEAHAWKS (1-1)

Line: Chargers by 51/2 Over/Under: 44, 4:15 p.m.

Home teams (9-6-1 ATS) are 18-10-4, with favorites (5-10-1) 11-17-4. Seattle is a different team at home, and the fundamentally unsound Chargers are erratic. The pick: Seahawks

RAIDERS (1-1) at CARDINALS (1-1)

Line: Cardinals by 41/2 Over/Under: 391/2, 4:15 p.m.

Bad sign: Both teams were all out to beat the sacrificial Rams, losers of 27 of 28. Arizona has regressed but isn't down to the Raiders' level.

The pick: Cardinals