NFL Picks Week 12: 5 Can't Miss Games and Their Winners

So NFL is in full swing, and as we enter into the all coveted jockeying for play-off berths every win counts in clinching divisions.  

This is one of the most even seasons in recent memory, and every team has a chance against anyone every single week, except maybe Buffalo.

Here are five games you will not want to miss this week.

New Orleans Vs Dallas

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NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints signals a first down against the Seattle Seahawks at Louisiana Superdome on November 21, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Both these teams have disappointed so far this season.  The Cowboys come in with a record of 3-7 and are missing both head coach Wayde Phillips, and quarterback Tony Romo.

The Saints come in featuring a record of 7-3 and just haven't had the season they had last season, but then again no one has.

Both these teams come off victories last week, and the Cowboys are on a two game win streak under interim head-coach Jason Garrett. 

The Cowboys always play well on Thanksgiving, so what seems like it should be a slaughtering, should actually be a great game.

Dallas

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Jon Kitna #3 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles with the ball against defensive end Turk McBride #75 of the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Lions 35-19

The Cowboys will win this game.

With their recent momentum, America's team will be looking to somewhat salvage what looks like their hopeless season. 

Led by Jon Kitna, expect the Cowboys to win this one by a field goal.

Minnesota Vs Washington

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Redskins won 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Grant Halverson

This one sounds like a complete dud of a game, but there is one reason you should sit down and watch this match-up. That reason is to see how the Viking's respond post-Childress.

Was it all the coaching that was causing this disaster of a season that the Vikings are having or is some of this the players not playing hard enough, we should find out this week.

Washington comes in with coaching problems of their own, with Mike Shanahan and Donavon McNabb having their differences, mainly McNabb being out of shape, supposedly.

Minnesota

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks for an open receiver while playing the Green Bay Packers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 21, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/

Although the Vikings come in with a 3-7 record and come in with a change in coaches, expect them to win this game.  It's been the trend for teams to get their season turned around after firing their coach, just look at the Cowboys.

I expect nothing less from the Vikings, although if they don't play Favre, they might be better off, as it seems he doesn't want to play anymore.

Tennessee Vs Houston

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Vince Young #11 of the Tennessee Titans stands outside of the offensive huddle during a timeout after leaving a game against the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Re

This should be an epic battle of the AFC South.

The Titans come in distracted by the recent Vince Young drama, but should still be strong as they come in with a record of 5-5.  They are however coming off a tough loss to the Washington Redskins but will be trying to shake that off.

Houston on the other hand started off very strong and has fallen off as of late.  They are 4-6 and coming off a heart-breaking loss again at the hands of the Jets.

This should be a must win game for both teams, but who will win?

Houston

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs the ball against the New York Jets on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Houston will get this win.  With all the off and on field drama that has been swirling around the Titans as of late, one can't see them being successful in the match-up.

With Houston needing to get their season back on track and try to make the play-offs they will need a win here and will get it in this important division rivalry.

Philadelphia Vs Chicago

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears scrambles against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

This game should be a classic NFC battle to the end.  Both teams have been surprising this season and expect them to not disappoint in what could be a thriller.

The Eagles come in with a record of 7-3 and look to continue their winning streak under what some say should be MVP in Michael Vick.  Vick's arm which was in doubt coming into the season, sure has put the doubters in aww.  His ability to run and throw is tough for any defense to stop.

The Bears come in with a record of 7-3 as well coming off a big win over Miami on Thursday night football last week.  Look for the Bears led by Jay Cutler to try to continue winning.

Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after defeating the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Philly will win this game because of the X-Factor in Mike Vick.  It's so hard to stop him and he has been a man among boys lately, including a 400+ yard game with six touchdowns.  If Vick can have a good win at Soldier Field, he will have to be considered for league MVP.

San Diego Vs Indianapolis

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers waits to be introduced prior to the start of the NFL football game against Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevor

This game should be a high flying, non defensive passing affair.  It's a battle between two of the top three passing teams in the league and should be one heck of an event.

Being played on a national television audience on Sunday Night this could be a classic.

The Colts come into the game after a tough loss against the Patriots.  They have a record of 6-4 and are led by what some argue is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game in Peyton Manning.  Although they have Manning, the Colts season has been set-back with all sorts of injuries causing them to improvise quite often.

The Chargers on the other hand, are one of the best teams in the league statistical wise, although their record did not show it at the beginning of the season.  They have a record of 5-5 and are looking to keep their win-streak going as they seem to have just now gotten it figured out

San Diego

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 35-14. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Diego will win this match-up and continue on their winning streak.  The Colt's offense is just too depleted to win this one and outscore San Diego.  Phillip Rivers is having a great season and with the expected return of Gates, and Jackson, it's going to be hard for the Colts to win this one.

With one of the worst pass defense in the league, expect Rivers to pick apart the Colts and continue rolling.