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NFL Week 2: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) makes the call at the line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) makes the call at the line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (-6.5)

If New England (1-0) can beat the Cardinals on the road, it can surely handle Miami (0-1) at home. The Dolphins might be a very tough out, though, after showing up against the Seahawks on Sunday. Expect a tight game.

Pick: New England 24, Miami 19

New Orleans Saints at New York Giants (-4)

There is no telling how many points New York (1-0) will score in this game. At some point, New Orleans (0-1) has to think about moving on from Sean Payton. Yes, he won a Super Bowl, but he can’t get anything done defensively. Also, general manager Mickey Loomis has $40 million in dead money on the cap for 2017. Good times.

Pick: New York 38, New Orleans 28

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans (-2.5)

This might be the best game of the week. Kansas City (1-0) pulled off a wild 21-point comeback over the Chargers last week, begging the question of who are the real Chiefs? Houston (1-0) looked solid against the Bears and now gets a chance at revenge, after Kansas City beat the Texans twice in Houston last year.

Pick: Houston 24, Kansas City 20

Baltimore Ravens (-6.5) at Cleveland Browns

Cleveland (0-1) is a raging dumpster fire and Baltimore (1-0) isn’t. That should be all you need to know. Josh McCown might actually be an upgrade at quarterback, though.

Pick: Baltimore 23, Cleveland 17

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)

This is another really good game. Cincinnati (1-0) is a very good team that went into Pittsburgh (1-0) and won last year. The Bengals are good enough to get this win in what should be a very physical afternoon, but the Steelers should find a way. Their offense is insanely potent.

Pick: Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 24

Next: Late games and primetime

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