NFL Picks Week 2: 10 Toxic Survivor Pool Games To Avoid

So you entered an NFL Survivor Pool this season, and you're feeling a little stressed. You don't want to waste the Saints on the 49ers or the Packers on the Bills, but the rest of the Week 2 schedule is looking a little hazy.

Well, we can't make your decision for you, but we can tell you what not to do.

You may want to take a chance early in the season, but beware!

Here are the top 10 most toxic games to avoid if you want to stay and fight another day.

10. Seattle at Denver

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks passes during the NFL season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at Qwest Field on September 12, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Temptation Island: Denver

Survivor: We learned not to underestimate the Seahawks in Week 1 after a surprising win over the 49ers. Denver may be a better team, but this will be a close one.

Matt Hasselbeck has built a nice relationship with his receivers, and this game will be too ugly to pick a definite winner.

9. Tampa Bay at Carolina

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 02: Quarterback Rudy Carpenter #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands in the pocket as he looks downfield for a receiver against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty

Temptation Island: Carolina

Survivor: Tampa Bay is coming off a close win over the Cleveland Browns, and the Panthers are questionable at quarterback.

Even with a solid set of running backs, Carolina could find themselves in a very close game with the Bucs.

8. Kansas City at Cleveland

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CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 2: Shawn Lauvao #66 and Pat Murray #75 of the Cleveland Browns line up before the snap against the Chicago Bears during the preseason game on September 2, 2010 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the B

Temptation Island: Cleveland

Survivor: This could be anybody's game. The Browns are favored at home, but the Chiefs are coming off an impressive win over the San Diego Chargers.

This could be the year for the underdogs in the NFL, so don't make the mistake of underestimating either of these teams.

7. Pittsburgh at Tennessee

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12: Dennis Dixon #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Ima

Temptation Island: Tennessee

Survivor: Just stay away from this one. The Titans are favored, but I think everyone is forgetting the strength of the Pittsburgh defense.

Chris Johnson's performance against the Raiders makes the Titans an attractive option for your Survivor pool, but do not confuse the Raiders with the Steelers.

6. Miami at Minnesota

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Temptation Island: Minnesota

Survivor: The Vikings are hungry for a win after a devastating loss to the Saints in Week 1, but let's not be too quick to underestimate the Dolphins.

The Vikings are missing some key pieces, and Chad Henne will only get better throughout the season. Minnesota will probably win, but stay away from these teams until next week.

5. St. Louis at Oakland

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NASHVILLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Tennessee Titans tackles Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders during the NFL season opener at LP Field on September 12, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Raiders 38-13. (Photo

Temptation Island: Oakland

Survivor: Both of these teams are coming off Week 1 losses, and you might be tempted to pick the Raiders at home.

But don't be too hasty here. Raider Nation thinks this is "their year," but they have yet to prove that they have improved enough to guarantee a win.

4. Jacksonville at San Diego

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers walks off the field at halftime in the rain during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 13, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Phot

Temptation Island: San Diego

Survivor: The Chargers lost to the Chiefs in Week 1. They have an advantage at home, and they are the better team.

But the Chargers lost to the Chiefs in Week 1.

3. Houston at Washington

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans hands the ball to Arian Foster #23 at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Temptation Island: Houston

Survivor: You were impressed by the Texans last week, so you're eager to pick them against the Redskins. Not so fast!

Remember that the Redskins defeated a strong Dallas squad, and they could score enough to keep up with an explosive Houston offense.

2. New York Giants at Indianapolis

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Defensive back Melvin Bullitt #33 of the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Temptation Island: Indianapolis

Survivor: These are both terrific football teams. The Manning brothers each have their rings, and this will be their second meeting on the field.

Don't be too quick to hand this game to Peyton Manning. The Colts are excellent on offense, but their defense leaves quite a bit to be desired. This game will be very close, and Eli just might pull out a win over big bro.

1. New England at New York Jets

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hurdles with the offense during the NFL season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Roga

Temptation Island: New England

Survivor: Just stay away from this one!

Yes, the Jets lost to the Ravens.

Yes, the Patriots spanked the Bengals.

Save these teams for later on in the season.