NFL Picks Week 14: Vikings, Redskins and Dolphins Upset Playoff Hopefuls

Week 14 kicks off tonight in Nashville when the Colts and Titans meet up in an AFC South rivalry game that has huge division championship implications.

But it doesn't stop there. This weekend features a slew of big games. Some juggernauts will continue to roll while other postseason hopefuls will fall flat on their face.

Upsets are likely, and confusion is guaranteed. Here are your biggest week 14 match ups and who prevails.

Colts Over Titans

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 28: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chargers won 36-14.(Photo by Andy Lyons/Get

The Colts are one game better than the Titans, however Indianapolis is just 2-4 on the road this season. Why will they win on the road tonight?

Well the Titans are also just 2-4 at home this year and have lost five straight games, enough said.

Colts 31 Titans 23

Vikings Over Giants

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 05: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the Buffalo Bills at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 5, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Imag

It's hard to buy into the G-Men. One week they look like the NFC's most dominant team, and the next they are fumbling themselves out of the playoffs (Ahem! Eli Manning).

But, at 5-7 the Vikings are starting to gain pick up steam, similarly to the Cowboys, they have been rejuvenated by a new head coach.

The Vikings establish Adrian Peterson early and put the Giants' division title chances in a world of hurt.

Vikings 24 Giants 17

Redskins Over Buccaneers

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins looks to throw a pass against the New York Giants on December 5, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 31-7. (

Arguably the worst 5-7 team in the history of football, the Redskins lose games in ways that makes you wonder.

They have had great games this season, but the blowout losses and mind-numbing mistakes overshadow it all.

This Sunday however, they circle the wagon and send the Bucs to three straight losses.

Redskins 23 Buccaneers 17

Raiders Over Jaguars

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05: Rock Cartwright #25 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after his team recovered a fumble in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated th

The Raiders are coming off of a statement win over rival San Diego and heading into Jacksonville with a world of confidence.

This game is one of the weekend's best but the lack of star power is holding it back. The Jaguars are leading the AFC South (Shhh! Don't look now), and can put significant pressure on the rest of the division with a win Sunday.

But with their defensive struggles, I can't see it happening.

Raiders 27 Jaguars 24

Saints Over Rams

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 05: Tracy Porter #22 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Saints won 34-30. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Get

The defending champions have won five in a row and the St. Louis Rams are just the next victim in line. St. Louis has struggled on the road and the Saints will be juiced for their first home game in three weeks.

Saints 37 Rams 20

49ers Over Seahawks

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 05: Troy Smith #1 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 5, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The 49ers will make the NFC West outlook very interesting on Sunday. With a win the 49ers can climb to 5-8 on the year, and put themselves just one game out of the division lead behind Seattle and St. Louis (if the Rams lose to the Saints).

San Francisco is playing at home where they are 3-3, and Seattle has not traveled well this season, a combination favoring the revamped 49ers.

49ers 28 Seahawks 17

Patriots Over Bears

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 06: James Sanders #36 of the New England Patriots celebrates after he intercepted a pass against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Patriots and Bears meet up at Soldier Field in the weekend's best game, unfortunately many outside the Midwest and Northeast won't be able to see it.

The Pats are the hottest team in the AFC (and the NFL), and the Bears have won five straight games to lead the NFC North by themselves.

Tom Brady and the Pats' offense looks unstoppable at the moment and though New England's defense supposedly has holes, I didn't see any on Monday night and they seem to capitalize on every bad throw.

Patriots 27 Bears 20

Dolphins Over Jets

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 05: Running back Ronnie Brown #23 of the miami Dolphins carries against the Cleveland Browns at Sun Life Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Miami, Florida. Cleveland defeated Miami 13-10. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

The Jets give me no reason to believe they can beat a team as good as the Dolphins. One could even argue that New York's record is the product of beating up on the NFL's worst, and usually in the fourth quarter or overtime.

The Dolphins come into New York with a 5-1 road record and trailing the Jets by three games in the division. A Miami win would put them two games behind the Jets with three games left to play and keep their wild card hopes alive.

Dolphins 17 Jets 13

Chargers Over Chiefs

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 28-1

OK Chargers, so you can't win every December game forever, but you better win Sunday or else there will be no January.

The AFC West-leading Chiefs come into Qualcomm Stadium to battle San Diego and the winner of this game will take a huge step towards winning the division (especially Kansas City).

The Chargers can win four straight again, right?

Chargers 30 Chiefs 16

Eagles Over Cowboys

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 02: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a 1-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Lincoln Financial Field on December 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 3

The Eagles understand the importance of Sunday night's divisional game at Dallas. The Cowboys have done well to play spoiler in three of their last four games under Jason Garrett, and hope to do the same at home this weekend.

Michael Vick has showed signs that he's human the past two weeks but still Philadelphia is the team to beat in the NFC East, not 4-8 Dallas.

Eagles 28 Cowboys 24

Ravens Over Texans

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pittsburgh won 13-10. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Come on Baltimore. The Ravens have had all 12 of their games won this season, but managed to lose four, including an irresponsible finish last Sunday night at home to rival Pittsburgh.

Still, Houston wants to be where the Ravens are, unfortunately for Texans fans, they won't get there on Monday night.

Ravens 27 Texans 13

Patrick Clarke is a student at Towson University and a writing intern for Bleacher Report.