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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) leaves the field after losing to the Denver Broncos, 27-13, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a nice catch during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

With the Denver Broncos leading 20-7, cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) makes a key play to break up a pass in the end zone intended for New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) makes a great play as he comes over to help cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) cover Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) on a deep pass during the first quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) puts a move on Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and heads for the end zone to score a touchdown during the second quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is chased out of bounds by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and others sack New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks up at the Jumbotron during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs his route as Daniel Jones throws a ball that was behind him during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells at the officials at the end of the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and there Broncos defense blew up this play by New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) for a 8-yard loss which knocked the Giants out of field goal range during the first quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a catch that he took to the house for a touchdown after he put a move on Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the second quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) makes a great catch on a pass from Daniel Jones that was thrown behind him during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and his Big Blue teammates bow their heads during a moment of silence a day after the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as the Giants host the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells at the officials at the end of the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and others sack New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) jaws with the crowd a play before he caught a pass for a touchdown at the end of the second quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

With the Denver Broncos leading 20-7, cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) makes a key play to break up a pass in the end zone intended for New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) hits New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) as he releases the ball on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium. The Broncos won, 27-13.

New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium.

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During each week of the 2021 season, our experts will weigh in with picks for the week. I’ll be joined by the beat writers for each of the NFL teams (Giants, Jets, Eagles) covered by NJ Advance Media.

New York Giants at Washington Football Team (-3)

Thursday, Sept. 16, 8:20 p.m. ET

Joey Chandler: Giants

Zack Rosenblatt: Giants

Chris Franklin: Giants

Daryl Slater: Giants

Mike Kaye: Giants

Joe Giglio: I know Daniel Jones has owned the Washington Football Team. I also know the Giants can’t block. MY PICK: WFT.

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New England Patriots (-5.5) at New York Jets

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Patriots

Rosenblatt: Patriots

Franklin: Patriots

Slater: Patriots

Kaye: Patriots

Giglio: Bill Belichick off a loss and vs. a rookie quarterback? Where do I sign up? MY PICK: Patriots.

Denver Broncos (-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Broncos

Rosenblatt: Broncos

Franklin: Broncos

Slater: Broncos

Kaye: Broncos

Giglio: Call me crazy, but this line is an overreaction to Week 1. Denver is better, but six points better? That seems high, especially on a second straight east coast road game trip. MY PICK: Jaguars.

Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Miami Dolphins

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Bills

Rosenblatt: Bills

Franklin: Dolphins

Slater: Bills

Kaye: Bills

Giglio: Give me the team with the better quarterback. This is a bad matchup for Miami. MY PICK: Bills.

San Francisco 49ers (-3.5) at Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: 49ers

Rosenblatt: Eagles

Franklin: Eagles

Slater: Eagles

Kaye: Eagles

Giglio: This one could be high scoring, with both offenses having success through the air and on the ground. I’ll take the points in what feels like a field-goal game. MY PICK: Eagles.

Los Angeles Rams (-4) at Indianapolis Colts

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Rams

Rosenblatt: Rams

Franklin: Rams

Slater: Rams

Kaye: Rams

Giglio: Are the Colts better in any area than the Rams right now? I don’t see it, especially at the quarterback position. MY PICK: Rams.

Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Steelers

Rosenblatt: Raiders

Franklin: Steelers

Slater: Steelers

Kaye: Steelers

Giglio: This is one of the toughest games on the board this week. If there’s a time to back the Jon Gruden Raiders, it’s early in the season. Las Vegas may run out of gas on a short week, but will do enough to cover. MY PICK: Raiders.

Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears (-3)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Bengals

Rosenblatt: Bengals

Franklin: Bengals

Slater: Bears

Kaye: Bears

Giglio: It’s going to be a long year in Chicago if they can’t win a home game over a Bengals team coming off an overtime game. MY PICK: Bears.

Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns (-12.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Browns

Rosenblatt: Browns

Franklin: Browns

Slater: Browns

Kaye: Browns

Giglio: Another overreaction to Week 1. This game was trending to be around a 14 or 15-point spread before the Texans beat the Jaguars. The teams haven’t changed, and there’s now value on the big favorite. MY PICK: Browns.

New Orleans Saints (-3.5) at Carolina Panthers

Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET

Chandler: Saints

Rosenblatt: Saints

Franklin: Saints

Slater: Saints

Kaye: Saints

Giglio: New Orleans was impressive in a Week 1 victory over the Packers. The Panthers defense showed out vs the Jets. In a close game, give me the home team, getting points and without as many injuries, plus travel and COVID cases. MY PICK: Panthers.

Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals (-3.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:05 p.m. ET

Chandler: Cardinals

Rosenblatt: Cardinals

Franklin: Cardinals

Slater: Cardinals

Kaye: Cardinals

Giglio: I might regret this pick, but Arizona is just too enticing after what we saw in Week 1. How will Minnesota block Chandler Jones? Your guess is as good as mine. MY PICK: Cardinals.

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:05 p.m. ET

Chandler: Bucs

Rosenblatt: Bucs

Franklin: Bucs

Slater: Bucs

Kaye: Bucs

Giglio: Atlanta was embarrassed in Week 1, especially on offense. I expect a bounce back and a cover of this huge number. MY PICK: Falcons.

Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks (-5.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:25 p.m. ET

Chandler: Seahawks

Rosenblatt: Seahawks

Franklin: Titans

Slater: Seahawks

Kaye: Seahawks

Giglio: This Titans team (and the entire AFC South) looks like a disaster. MY PICK: Seahawks.

Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:25 p.m. ET

Chandler: Chargers

Rosenblatt: Chargers

Franklin: Cowboys

Slater: Cowboys

Kaye: Cowboys

Giglio: No DeMarcus Lawrence, no pass rush vs. a Chargers team that kept Justin Herbert’s jersey clean all game vs. Washington’s tough front. This will be a shootout. MY PICK: Chargers.

Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at Baltimore Ravens

Sunday, Sept. 19, 8:20 p.m. ET

Chandler: Ravens

Rosenblatt: Chiefs

Franklin: Chiefs

Slater: Chiefs

Kaye: Chiefs

Giglio: It might be time to recalibrate what the Chiefs are in the betting world. A near-lock to win (especially in September), but no lock to cover. This is too many points to give John Harbaugh and a desperate Ravens team in their building. MY PICK: Ravens.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-11.5)

Monday, Sept. 20, 8:15 p.m. ET

Chandler: Packers

Rosenblatt: Packers

Franklin: Packers

Slater: Packers

Kaye: Lions

Giglio: After what we saw vs. New Orleans, how could anyone be truly comfortable laying this many points with the Packers right now? Green Bay could bounce back and still lose this on a backdoor cover. The fighting Dan Campbell’s will play for 60 minutes, of that I’m sure. MY PICK: Lions.

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