Sam Farmer’s Week 2 NFL picks

Lines according to Glantz-Culver. Last week’s record: 10-6 (.625). See Farmer’s video picks online (Note: O/U=over/under line):

Baltimore at Cincinnati
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 704
Line: Ravens by 2. O/U: 40 Carson Palmer has prime targets in Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens and Jermaine Gresham. That’s a lot to contain for a Raven defense running low on corners. Bengals 23, Ravens 17

Kansas City at Cleveland
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 705
Line: Browns by 1. O/U: 38
Whereas the Chiefs have a lot of speed on their roster, the Browns are sub-par in that department. Jake Delhomme needs to protect the ball. Chiefs 20, Browns 17

Buffalo at Green Bay
Records: 0-1; 1-0
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 706
Line: Packers by 13. O/U: 43
Bills made a good showing against Miami but will have to score a lot to hang with the Packers in Green Bay. Buffalo is more of a grind-it-out team. Packers 35, Bills 10

Miami at Minnesota
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 707
Line: Vikings by 5. O/U: 39
Vikings clearly miss Sidney Rice, and Brett Favre says he was not in sync with receivers in opener. He should make headway against Miami’s young corners. Vikings 24, Dolphins 14

Pittsburgh at Tennessee
Records: 1-0; 1-0
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 708
Line: Titans by 5. O/U: 37
Steelers’ defense played well against a tough Atlanta offense, but Pittsburgh’s sputtering offense, led by Dennis Dixon, will struggle to keep pace with the Titans. Titans 20, Steelers 14

Arizona at Atlanta
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 709
Line: Falcons by 6. O/U: 43
Falcons had chances at Pittsburgh but blew several opportunities to take advantage of a young quarterback. Should be able to atone for that at home. Falcons 24, Cardinals 21

Tampa Bay at Carolina
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 710
Line: Panthers by 3. O/U: 39
These rivals know each other well, and this game is usually close. Carolina has a slight edge, even with its quarterback questions. Panthers 13, Buccaneers 10

Chicago at Dallas
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 11. DirecTV: 711
Line: Cowboys by 7. O/U: 41
Cowboys aren’t nearly as bad as they looked in opener, though they’ve got major leaks to patch on offensive line. They will hold their ground at home. Cowboys 21, Bears 10

Philadelphia at Detroit
Records: 0-1; 0-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 712
Line: Eagles by 6. O/U: 41
Both teams already using backup quarterbacks. The Eagles feel a lot better about Michael Vick than the Lions do about Shaun Hill. Still, Detroit is no pushover. Eagles 24, Lions 13

Seattle at Denver
Records: 1-0; 0-1
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 713
Line: Broncos by 3. O/U: 40
Can Pete Carroll prove that the opening rout of 49ers wasn’t a fluke? Denver gives him that chance, especially with its protection problems on offense. Seahawks 21, Broncos 20