The NFL Network Playbook analysts were spot-on last week, as all three — Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann – picked the Bengals to upset the Super Bowl champion Steelers. Of course, they all whiffed on the Lions’ upset of the Redskins.

There are a number of high-profile games this week, including the New York Jets at New Orleans and Green Bay at Minnesota on Monday night. Baldinger believes Rex Ryan‘s defense will slow down QB Drew Brees and the high-scoring Saints. Baldinger is also in the minority by thinking the Packers will spoil Brett Favre’s first game against his old team.

Here are the picks:

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