The Fourth Annual NFL Playoff Pickem’

[Perfect Stu]

If we beat San Diego this week, and New England beats Jax (which they will, I just hope the Jags beat them up a little), it will be a scenario that actually compares to last year's AFC Championship game. I don't think it will be as crazy for me as a fan, because last year was nuts. The difference between winning (beating NE in the playoffs, first Superbowl appearance in the Manning era, likely SB victory over Bears) and losing (NE wins 4th SB, Colts and Manning will never get past NE in the playoffs ever, chance that Colts never win a SB in this era, tons of negative media attention and pressure on the colts moving forward) was so incredibly huge.

This year, the only reason why it makes it close is because of the prospect of ruining a perfect season...I would love that the Patriots went 16-0, given they don't win the SB...that would be phenominal. In fact, I would prefer that to them going 15-1 and losing in the playoffs. More to lose. However, I'll get physically ill if they go 19-0...and trust me, I have the doctor's appointment ready for early February.