NFL Week 8 Picks: Who Will Win League's Marquee Matchups?

Week 8 has got to give us better football than Week 7, doesn't it?

We've got some marquee games this weekend and here's how I see them shaking out...

Redskins at Bills

This is a very pivotal game for both teams, who are looking to keep pace in their respective divisions.

Buffalo is coming off the bye and will look to establish Fred Jackson while using their four- and five-receiver sets to spread out the Redskins.

Washington is battling a multitude of injuries. 

They'll be able to run the football with Ryan Torain but without Santana Moss, Chris Cooley and left tackle Trent Williams, they won't be able score with one of the better offenses in the AFC that has had an extra week to prepare. 

Patriots at Steelers

I've learned my lesson over the years. It's not smart betting against Tom Brady. 

Against the Steelers, he'll be able to get effectively move the football down the field with Wes Welker and his talented tight ends.

However, their improved run game is facing their toughest test of the year and I expect Pittsburgh to make New England more one dimensional.

Ben Roethlisberger and his compliment of speedy wide receivers will exploit the Patriots horrendous secondary and will actually out-score New England in this one.

Cowboys at Eagles

This game is the biggest shootout of the week, but don't tell Rob Ryan.

The Eagles are historically great off the bye and their offense will be able to hit the big play with their ultra-athletic skill players.

With DeMarco Murray adding potency to the Cowboys run game, it takes a little pressure off Tony Romo.

In the end, Dallas' intimidating defensive front will make enough plays to keep the Eagles out of the end zone in crunch time by getting to Vick and limiting LeSean McCoy.