NFL Picks: Divisional Round

Apologies for the lack of postings. My brain has been in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. This isn’t a political blog, so I’ll quit there.

We have a set of four good games this weekend. Anything can happen, and probably will.

Last Week: 3-1
Season: 173-79

AFC
Jacksonville at New England: Patriots return after a bye week as 13 ½ point favorites over a good Jacksonville team. The scary thought: Vegas is probably right. The Jaguars are solid, but they can’t stop the Pats on a cold January night in Foxboro. Pick: Patriots

San Diego at Indianapolis: The Chargers have had a nice run, including a crazy win over the Colts earlier in the season in San Diego. However, the jig ends here. The Colts are rested and relatively healthy, while the Chargers are missing their leading receiver, TE Antonio Gates. Colts win. Pick: Indianapolis

NFC
Seattle at Green Bay: The Packers have been the surprise of the year. Brett Favre has had a season for the ages. The Seahawks have kept a low profile in the Northwest, but pounded the Redskins last week. The visiting team usually wins one of these games. This is the best chance for that. Pick: Seattle

New York Giants at Dallas: The Cowboys have swept both games this year. Dallas now comes off of a virtual two-week layoff, having rested several starters in the season-ending game against Washington. The Giants have shown strength in the last two weeks, playing the Patriots tough two weeks ago, and getting a road win in Tampa last week. They have a good chance to win this week. But, did Tony Romo have too much fun in Cabo last week? I don’t think so. Pick: Dallas