NFL Picks Week 2: Underdogs That Will Cover the Spread

Sunday marks the start of the second week of NFL regular season action.  There were many close games in Week 1, and Week 2 looks like it will be no different.

It is always difficult to pick games against the spread for office pools and such, but it is even harder to decide which underdog will cover the points.

Here are four underdogs that will cover the spread in Week 2.

Pittsburgh Steelers +5.5

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to run through a tackle by James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Ph

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked impressive on defense last week against the Atlanta Falcons.  This week they travel to Tennessee to play the Titans.

The Steelers defense has only allowed three 100-yard rushers since 2006, and Chris Johnson has never had more than 70 rushing yards against them.

This game will be solely on the shoulders of Vince Young, who will carry them to victory, but only by a slight margin.

Titans win this one 17-14.

Washington Redskins +3

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LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 12: H.B. Blades #54 of the Washington Redskins defends during the NFL season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 13-7. (Photo by Larry French/

The Washington Redskins are coming off an impressive victory over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night.  The same can be said by their opponent this Sunday, the Houston Texans, who knocked off the Indianapolis Colts.

The 'Skins are dogs at home in this one, and it is hard to believe that the Texans have come down from their high of last week.

This game will be a close one, but McNabb has a better showing and the Redskins roll 24-20. 

Seattle Seahawks +3.5

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field prior to 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 Imag

The Seattle Seahawks rolled over the San Francisco 49ers last week.  This week they get the Denver Broncos, who lost their opener to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Broncos' defense looked awful as a unit last week—that should open it up for big days from Justin Forsett, Matt Hasselbeck, and Mike Williams.

The Broncos will start the season at 0-2 as Pete Carroll's Sehawks win outright, 21-20.

St. Louis Rams +3.5

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ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams is sacked against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL season opener at the Edward Jones Dome on September 12, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Rams 17-13. (Photo by Dili

It is hard to believe that any human being would ever pick the St. Louis Rams to cover a spread as an underdog, but after their decent performance last week, there is no reason they can't this Sunday vs. the Oakland Raiders.

Sam Bradford looked pretty good in his first professional start and will build on that success this week.  The Raiders are turnover prone, which will make the difference in this game.

The Raiders still win this one, but only because of a last second field goal. Raiders 20-17.