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NFL Week 2: Picks Against the Spread

By Cody Williams

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) points at the Cincinnati Bengals defense in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Bengals defeated the Jets 23-22. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) points at the Cincinnati Bengals defense in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Bengals defeated the Jets 23-22. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Jets (EVEN) at Buffalo Bills

After a missed Nick Folk field goal ultimately cost the New York Jets in Week 1, there are plenty of people already souring on them. And make no mistake, there were several things that weren’t pretty for New York in their opener. Their inability to find Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in the passing game coupled with Darrelle Revis getting torched is cause for concern. However, they still only lost by a single point despite their shortcomings.

If that wasn’t enough, there’s a good chance that the Buffalo Bills, who the Jets will be visiting on Thursday night, aren’t good at all. Even if you think the Baltimore Ravens are going to be good in 2016, Tyrod Taylor posting just over 100 yards of offense with no touchdowns isn’t a promising sign for the Bills. Moreover, he’s now going to be up against one of the best front-fours in the NFL with Sheldon Richardson returning.

As this line sits at even odds heading into the Thursday Night Football matchup, this is a game that you shouldn’t get cute with. Maybe the Jets are on the road and maybe they didn’t look quite like the team from 2015 in their Week 1 loss. However, they looked better than the Bills by a mile. And that’s all that will matter in Buffalo.

Pick: Jets (EVEN)

Next: Cowboys at Redskins

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