NFL Picks Week 6: Dallas Cowboys vs. New England Patriots and 4 Biggest Games

Week 5 may not be over, but we're already looking ahead to how great next Sunday will be. 

Six teams are on a bye, and the only one that is worth mentioning is the San Diego Chargers, but I was hesitant to even say them because of how wishy-washy they've started this season. 

The elite teams are still in action, and while some subpar teams may give us great and entertaining games, it's these three games we want to see the most. 

Dallas at New England 

Tony Romo and the Cowboys had a bye week to get healthy, and somewhere they had to squeeze in preparation for the mighty Patriots. 

One might think the Patriots will easily blow the Cowboys out, and while that wouldn't surprise me, I still think Romo does enough to keep this a battle all day long. 

Dallas needs this win to show they mean business this year, but the Patriots are feeling pretty good after playing sound football against their arch rival, the New York Jets. 

In the end, Tom Brady will prevail at home, but expect this game to come down to which team is better in the fourth quarter. So far that's been Brady and Company, which is why I give them the edge. 

Patriots 38, Cowboys 30

San Francisco at Detroit 

The Lions could still be undefeated depending on how they do tonight against the Chicago Bears, but no matter the outcome it won't change that fact that this is still a must-see game.

Nobody would've thought going into the 2011 season that the 49ers vs. Lions would be an exciting matchup, but both teams are off to great and surprising starts.

The 49ers took a hit with the loss of wide receiver Josh Morgan, but their defense has consistently been making great plays, which is why they're 4-1 right now. They could very well be undefeated too if it weren't for an overtime loss to Dallas.

Matthew Stafford and the Lions will be playing off a short week, but since it's a home game and Detroit has Calvin Johnson it's hard to pick against the Lions.

Lions 27, 49ers 20

Philadelphia at Washington 

The "Only In Our Dreams Team" must hit the road again, and they're looking to avoid their fifth straight loss of the season. The Eagles cannot suffer another loss, especially since they're playing a division foe. 

The Redskins are coming off a bye, which means they're very well rested, and they should be very well prepared to take on the Eagles at home. Mike Shanahan will be using the ground-and-pound all day long because that's the best way to beat the Eagles. 

Michael Vick and the rest of the Eagles are under a lot of pressure, which is why this is one the biggest games of Week 6. If the Eagles drop another game, you might as well put a fork in this season because it will be extremely difficult to bounce back and reach the playoffs. 

Their confidence will be shot, and any hope they once had of a promising season will deteriorate. I highly doubt Vick will throw four interceptions again, and Andy Reid will have his team ready to win again. 

Eagles 31, Redskins 27

Houston at Baltimore 

The Ravens are fresh off a bye week, whereas the Texans suffered an emotional loss to the Oakland Raiders this past Sunday. These are two teams feeling entirely different at the moment, but it's up to Gary Kubiak to get the Texans focused for a road trip to Baltimore.

This is a big game because if the Texans want to be taken seriously they can redeem themselves with a nice victory over Baltimore. The Ravens need to show that a week off hasn't been a set back, and more importantly that their offense can put points on the board and not just the defense.

Houston's defense is much improved from a year ago, but the Texans aren't going to challenge the Ravens as much as the Jets did. That doesn't mean they still can't stop Joe Flacco because it's not entirely difficult. 

Matt Schuab has to step up and deliver in the clutch for his team, or else the Texans will no longer be the favorites of the AFC South. If the Ravens struggle that badly against the Tennessee Titans, then the Texans should give them a good fight, even if they don't have Andre Johnson. 

The Ravens are too good at home, which is why they will win this game. If Arian Foster can get loose and find a way to edge out the Ravens' tough run defense then the Texans will win, but rarely do the Ravens lose after their bye. 

Ravens 33, Texans 26