After coaching and especially reffing for a few years now, everything seems different. Coming from more of a "what's possible" perspective.
NFC - I'll take the Billls, ok maybe not, but at least they beat the Vikes record
Reality -
NFC - pretty much agree with Torn. Saints over Chicago (sorry Dr.B - ebay still has "fridge" posters), Chi town defense just isn't there.
AFC - SD - if they play together and to their potential, I don't think they can be beaten.
Give the MVP to LT - if so, the bar will be set so high for "rushing TDs" to be out of contract negotiations from now on. (Then Brees would be in contention, albeit TD has some more impressive stats)
Torn - I do believe this is the first time in how many years that we've ever agreed on two teams.
Though concerned about the long layoffs.
My Picks - Wild card
KC at Indy - KC - Indy hasn't had a run defense since Clinton.
Dallas at Seatle - Seatle - Dallas doesn't realize the train heading at them.
Jets at NE - NE - history would suggest this pick
Giants at Philly - Entertaining game to the winner to be the loser.
We'll go from there.
At 3/4 I'd be ahead of most of Doc's teams picks