LOCK: PITTSBURGH (-4.5) over New England ‘ New England is going to really have a tough time this week against Pittsburgh’s No. 1 run defense. Though the Steelers struggle a little with the pass, they have been able to win games leaning on the defensive crutch. If Pittsburgh can prepare for what is coming their way, they should be able to hold it together.

SAN FRANCISCO (-6) over St. Louis ‘ The Rams have their hands full this week with Frank Gore and Vernon Davis. It’s simple: if they contain, they win. If they let the 49ers control the tempo, they lose.

New York Jets (-3) over CLEVELAND ‘ Though the Browns have been testing a clever new defensive trick that has worked as of late, neither game has challenged them enough to heavily rely on it. This game will be more difficult for Cleveland.

NEW YORK GIANTS (-14) over Dallas ‘ Plain and simple, the Cowboys are struggling, and their road to recovery isn’t going to happen overnight. A team that is on a run, like the Giants, probably won’t be the team that Dallas will be able to turn it around against.