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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; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) reacts after catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) reacts after catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints at New York Giants (-4.5)

I know I said that there would be no overreacting to what happened in Week 1, but how do you not come out of the first slate of games thinking that the New York Giants are the NFC East favorites by a wide margin. On both sides of the ball in comparison to last season, the Giants are leaps and bounds better and more dangerous. They have a full complement of receivers around Eli Manning while Olivier Vernon and the defense looked energized and hungry in Week 1.

Of course, that defense won’t have a walk in the park come Sunday. The New Orleans Saints offense hummed just as loudly as you always expect them to. Drew Brees was 1,000 flame emojis in the season-opener, even with New Orleans suffering the loss. Even if you think the Raiders secondary isn’t very good, this Saints offense is going to torch most teams in this league.

That said, I think the Giants showed enough to make me believe that they can at least occasionally slow New Orleans’ offense down. Moreover, their offense against the Saints’ so-called defense should be able to put a big number on the scoreboard. Thus, I think the home fans at MetLife Stadium go home happy and, quite frankly, I don’t think it’s close at all.

Pick: Giants (-4.5)

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