01.04.08 WEEKEND PICKS: NFL WILD CARDS

What to watch for in this weekend's biggest matchups.  Home teams in ALL CAPS.  Picks may be semi-serious.

SEAHAWKS over Redskins – I swear on everything holy that if I jinx the HOX this weekend, I'm never making another serious pick for as long as I'm a sports writer.

STEELERS over Jaguars — I actually like the Jags in this one, but I made my picks for The Prelude before I checked the injury report, so I guess I'll stick to my guns to be consistent.  Oh well.  At least I don't have money on it.

ANYWHERE over Pittsburgh — The Steel City just imposed a 10% tax on booze, but concession company Aramark will round the surcharge up to 14% as a punishment to Pittsburgh for sucking so hard.

Giants over BUCS — Elisha has a history of jitters, but I like the Jints' D and running game.

CHARGERS over Titans — Christmas Ape debuted the Philip Rivers character at KSK today, and it's a beaut.

A Weekend at Guantanamo Bay over SEVEN HOURS OF DANE COOK — I read this story and promptly collapsed into convulsions.

Hooray for three-day weeks!  Enjoy the games, be safe, and I'll see ya Monday.  Oh, and stop by and say hi to KD some time this weekend.  The comments get so lonely without you guys.