This is it for the regular season of NFL picks. Lucas didn't really bring it this year, which I chalk up to him getting married. I'm sure he spent his Saturdays picking out dishware and towels instead of poring over film to prepare his picks. Meanwhile Brian, the perennial doormat of NFL picks, is within striking distance.

DEN at SD: The fact that the Chargers are out of the playoffs is just flabbergasting to me. How is Marty Schottenheimer still coaching this team? SD

NYG at OAK: Speaking of "how is he still coaching this team?", let me introduce Norv Turner! NYG

CAR at ATL: Are either or these teams still in the playoffs? I can't keep track anymore in the wacky NFC, where one week the Vikings are a mortal lock and the next week they're eliminated. ATL

BAL at CLE: Do I really pick a team that is 0-7 on the road to win a road game in the final week? If their opponent is the Browns, then yes. BAL

SEA at GB: As overrated as the Seahawks are, I just don't see them losing until their first playoff game. They've done really well against bad teams this year, and the Packers certainly qualify. SEA

AZ at IND: Wouldn't it be grand if the Colts lost 3 in a row going into the playoffs? Unfortunately even Jim Sorgi can beat the Cardinals at home. IND

CIN at KC: If the Bengals lose and the Pats win, Cincinnati will get dropped to the 4th seed which is a much easier place to be (Jacksonville in the 1st round, the overrated Colts in the 2nd round). KC

MIA at NE: Not having Bruschi won't hurt yet, as they managed to beat the Dolphins without him at 100% earlier this year. NE

BUF at NYJ: Two dreadful teams. Two dreadful quarterbacks. Testaverde in garbage time looked much better on Monday than anyone the Bills have. NYJ

DET at PIT: Are you kidding? PIT

NO at TB: At long last, the Saints' season is over. Hopefully this offseason will be less tumultuous than last. TB

HOU at SF: In these battles of craptacular teams, always take the home team. SF

TEN at JAX: The Jags could possibly be the worst 12-4 team in NFL history... JAX

CHI at MIN:...Or would that be the Bears? CHI

WAS at PHI: Clearly, Mike McMahon is not the answer. WAS

STL at DAL: Is Dallas in the playoffs? I'm telling you, I have no idea. One week they get absolutely drop-kicked by the Redskins of all teams, the next week they win and are virtual locks. DAL