Lock: Tennessee (+3) over TAMPA BAY: The Titans have a two-game winning streak, a better ranked offense and a better ranked defense. The Bucs have Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman on the sidelines. Why are the Bucs favored? Why?

Picks:

New England (-6 1/2) over DALLAS: I don’t think Dallas’s near-loss last week has anything to do with it. New England is just on a different level.

SEATTLE (-7) over New Orleans: Last week was rough for Seattle, but the Seahawks are allowing half as many points per game as the Saints are: 29.75 to 14.80.

CLEVELAND (-5) over Miami: Without Trent Green are the Dolphins really going to have a chance at their first win of the season? Both teams are allowing about 30 points, with Cleveland’s offense holding a clear edge.