NFL Picks Week 8: Patriots, Cowboys and Contenders That Will Win on the Road

Winning on the road is often the most telling test of an NFL contender.

Last season, the Green Bay Packers won away from home throughout the entire postseason until they finally claimed the Lombardi Trophy in Dallas in February.

Several contenders have won big road games already this season, but who will get a signature road win in Week 8?

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New England Patriots

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will once again head south to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers after putting up 39 points on their D last November.

New England's shaky defense will give Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh offense plenty of scoring opportunities, but the Pats still have the edge.

Brady and his weapons are coming off a bye week. Their pedestrian performance two weeks ago against the Cowboys should inspire the group to explode in Week 8. 

Dallas Cowboys

A tune-up against the Rams last week will have the Cowboys offense firing on all cylinders on Sunday night in Philadelphia.

The 2-4 Eagles are under an extreme amount of pressure to win after digging themselves into a deep early-season hole.

Michael Vick will throw and fumble some balls to Dallas in Week 8, that's for sure. The 3-3 'Boys will keep pressure on the Giants atop the NFC East. 

Cincinnati Bengals

The surprising Bengals are atop the AFC North, despite starting a rookie quarterback in Andy Dalton.

This week, they travel to Seattle to battle the Seahawks. Seattle has been disappointing in 2011, but is always tough at home in front of the 12th man.

However, Dalton and the Bengals will ride their dominant D and patient offense to a signature road win, which will have them at 5-2 at the midway point in the season.

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