Please. Stop.

It's ending, people. The run is about to be over. Every talking head in the world now has the Chargers challenging the unbeaten Colts in the AFC Championship game, and most have the Bolts winning. That's right, they believe in us. Mike Tirico said today on the Scott Van Pelt (who, I have been informed, is quite ugly. Sorry Scott) Show that the Chargers and Colts are the class of the AFC.

Colts, Chargers, draw a line, and then the rest.

Jeremy Green went even farther on Football Today, saying that the Chargers WOULD beat the Colts in the AFC Championship game. This - of course - is the first step towards disaster. Because everyone knows, once people start believing in you and even liking you, it's ALL over.

So here is my plea to the media: quit it. Just don't talk about the Chargers being a top team. Sure, you can keep it in the back of your mind that you like them, just whatever you do... Don't. Say. Anything. I'm gonna make it easier. I'll write you a script of what to say when the Chargers' playoff hopes are brought up. Just put it in the teleprompter and read. Cake. Here it is:

Oh no, not the Chargers. I mean for one the star of that offense can't get three yards a carry. LaDainian Tomlinson is DONE. And who else do they have? Philip Rivers? Overrated. Throws like a GIRL. And on the other side of the ball, they just can't stop the run. That line is just awful. Shawne Merriman is a shell of his former self. Can't get to the quarterback. Can't do ANYTHING. He's more concerned with fighting Chad Ochocinco at half time than he is with the game. All in all, this team is just not built for post-season football. Everyone knows you need to run the ball and stop the run and San Diego just can't. Do. THAT.

See, media people? It's so simple. All I'm asking is a couple months of doubt, then you can come out with your original predictions. Open the sealed envelope, whatever you need to do. Just give me this. I don't ask for much.