After going 4-0 last week, I’m probably doomed for an 0-for this weekend. But just for the record, here’s the leader board after Round 1:

Sunny: 2-2
Jason: 4-0

Here are our picks for this week, starting with the AFC:

Jaguars vs. Patriots. The Jags looked good last week against Pittsburgh, at least when they rolled to an early lead in the first half. But it’ll take four flawless quarters to outduel Brady & Belichick in Foxboro. Going 16-0 in the regular season is nice, but this is where it counts. I expect New England to come out gunning. Jacksonville’s only chance is to play ball control and get Taylor and Jones-Drew running downhill. But I don’t expect it to happen. And neither does Sunny.
Sunny’s pick: New England
Jason’s pick: New England

Chargers vs. Colts. This should be the best game of the weekend, in my opinion. I know Peyton looked like the second coming of Ryan Leaf the last time these two teams hooked up. But I think this Indy squad is better than last year’s Super-Bowl-winning unit. Look for the Colts to put 8 in the box to stuff the run, forcing Philip Rivers to beat them with his arm. With his favorite target, Antonio Gates, banged up with a bad toe, look for Rivers to force some throws, which is exactly what Indy wants. Indy by a field goal.
Sunny’s pick: Indianapolis
Jason’s pick: Indianapolis

And now, the NFC:

Seahawks vs. Packers. I know Green Bay went 13-3. I know Favre had statistically his best season in a decade. But I’m unimpressed. Look, both teams are statistically equivalent with regard the two most important factors when it comes to postseason success: running the ball and playing defense. I know it’s tough for to go to Lambeau and win. But I see no reason why Seattle can’t do just that. Lest we forget, this team was in the Super Bowl just two seasons ago. Sure, Shaun Alexander isn’t an elite back anymore, but he and Maurice Morris form a capable committee. Look for Patrick Kearney and Julian Peterson to apply plenty of pressure to Mr. Favre. I know you don’t want your boy to go out this way, Jake. But it’s gonna happen.
Sunny’s pick: Green Bay
Jason’s pick: Seattle

Giants vs. Cowboys. Is there actually a football game to be played here? With all the Tony & Jessica to Mexico talk, I kinda forgot. I’m sure this isn’t the distraction Wade Phillips needed as he prepares his team for this matchup. This one has all the makings of an upset. There’s the fact that the Cowboys haven’t won a playoff game in 11 years. There’s Phillips’ less than inspiring playoff record (0-3). There’s T.O.’s injury. There’s the difficulty in beating a team 3 times in one season. And, oh yeah, then there’s Tony Romo. That said, I can’t say with any confidence which New York team will show up. I think the Cowboys will prevail, but I think this one will be pretty close. Sunny agrees.
Sunny’s pick: Dallas
Jason’s pick: Dallas

After going oppo on a couple of picks last week, Sunny and I are playing it pretty straight this week, with the only upset my Seattle pick. I love the NFL.