As the NFL playoffs inch closer to us, it's time to start predicting which teams we think will make a final push to the postseason. Here are our top five games of the week and who we think will be the winners.

1. The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears have what seems to be a casual mid-season game at 1 p.m., but the matchup will feel like a primetime game or even a playoff game. This is because both teams are tied for first place in the NFC North - along with the Green Bay Packers - and a win would give the Bears or Lions the official first place spot in the division. This is by far the game of the week and I have to go with the Chicago Bears after they toppled the Packers at Lambeau Field this past week.

2. Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints - Both teams are in first place in their respective NFC divisions, so this game could possibly foreshadow playoff implications or a tiebreaker if these two squads were to be fighting for a first round bye or home field advantage in the final weeks. This Sunday night primetime matchup is going to be in New Orleans where the Cowboys will have to play their best if they want to win on the road. With New Orleans being home this week, I have to pick the Saints.

3. Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers - The Broncos have the better record, but they also haven't played nearly as well as they did in the early going. With the Chiefs holding a 1.5 game lead in the AFC West, the pressure is on Denver to win. The 4-4 Chargers have a great opportunity to get back above .500. I'm going have to pick the Broncos in this one.

4. Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers - The Packers will be without one of the best players in the league - Aaron Rodgers - but they still have a talented team and they will be at home again. I think the Packers will still come out on top against an inconsistent Eagles squad.

5. Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Nevermind the fact that both of these teams have six losses because both will be fighting hard to stay relevant. At 3-6, the Bills are only two games out of the last wild card spot in the AFC. The Steelers, at 2-6, are only two games out of second place in their division and a win would help them on their way to salvaging their season. With the game in Pittsburgh against two evenly matched teams, I'm picking the Steelers.