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NFL Week 2 picks: Our experts face off on Giants at Rams, Bengals vs. Texans and more

Following opening week struggles across the league, including defeats for Drake Maye and Jordan Love against second-string quarterbacks and a rocky showing from Bo Nix, Week 2 presents multiple intriguing matchups. J.

Stroud, Denver facing Jacksonville, and Kansas City taking on Indianapolis. 5-point favorites.

J. Brown due to an ankle injury.

The opposing prediction favors New England to cover in a 21-13 victory, expecting the Patriots' offense to outperform a Pittsburgh attack that previously contained Atlanta.

5-point favorite against New Orleans after compiling 500 yards in a 41-23 rout of the Colts, powered by Derrick Henry's 144 rushing yards and three scores alongside Zay Flowers tallying 150 receiving yards and a touchdown before halftime. The Saints head into the matchup following an eventful performance from Tyler Shough, who registered 410 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three turnovers against Detroit.