NFL Football Picks - New England Patriots at New York Jets
- By Simon Lombardo
- Published 09/20/2009
- Week Two NFL News
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New York Jets Sunday afternoon in the Meadowlands when New York hosts New England, everyone will see if the tough talking Jets can "walk the walk" after "talking the talk" all week.
New York may have a new attitude under Rex Ryan, but the Patriots have won four of the past five meetings and eight in a row at Giants Stadium.
The Patriots opened at 5 point favorite on the road, but with much of the early money coming on New York, NFL odds makers now have New England at -3.5 with the total in the game sitting 45.
A week ago in Houston, Rex Ryan and the Jets defense overwhelmed Texans quarterback Matt Schaub with pressure. Schaub was only able to muster 166 yards, 1 interception and no touchdowns. In fact, the Texans had just
For the Patriots, last week against the Bills they, aided by a Buffalo fumble, the Patriots came back in the final minutes to take home a 25-24 win over the Bills.
In his first game back from last season's knee injury, Tom Brady shook off the rust early on and did enough for the Patriots to come away with a victory. He should get better every week as he get more comfortable in the pocket. This week should be a great test as the Jets are expected to be bringing everyone at Brady.
This should be a good football game and fun to watch. Mark Sanchez will get his first taste of a AFC East Divisional match-up. Even with all the hype, I like the Patriots, they are a bargain at -3.5.
Take New England and give the points on the road.


