Predicting the 2009 NFL Season

Mike Craig by Correspondent Written on May 11, 2009

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 31:  Workers paint the NFL logo on center field a day before Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 31, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers took home the Lombardi trophy. This made them the only team in NFL History to win six Super Bowls. They ended up winning a comeback game against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.

However that is now in the past, and the 2009 Regular Season is just about here. June, July, and August are all we have left before the 2009 Season comes to us.

However some things happened over the offseason. In example, Brett Favre retired...AGAIN. And once again, there is speculation on wither or not the Old Gun-Slinger will return.

Also, Jay Cutler now plays for the Chicago Bears, and Kyle Orton now plays for the Denver Broncos. Three teams are switching to the 3-4 Defense from the 4-3.

All in all, the 2009 NFL Season looks to be good. So without anymore delays, Mike Craig is going to take you through his prediction of the 2009 NFL Season.

Week 1

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 21:  Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is hit hard by Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans as he scores a touchdown during their game on December 21, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Streeter L

In Week 1, I have to say that the Game of the Week will have to be the very first game of the 2009 NFL Season. That is when the Tennessee Titans will travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers.

Perhaps the Steelers can get back at the Titans for disgracing that their towel down in Tennessee last year?

Week 1:
Pit over Ten
Atl over Mia
Bal over KC
Car over Phi
Den over Cin
Min over Cle
Hou over NYJ
Ind over Jac
NO over Det
Dal over TB
Ari over SF
NYG over Was
Sea over STL
GB over Chi
NE over Buf
SD over Oak

AFC East:
New England Patriots (1-0)
Buffalo Bills (0-1)
Miami Dolphins (0-1)
New York Jets (0-1)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)
Cleveland Browns (0-1)

AFC South:
Houston Texans (1-0)
Indianapolis Colts (1-0)
Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
Tennessee Titans (0-1)

AFC West:
Denver Broncos (1-0)
San Diego Chargers (1-0)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)
Oakland Raiders (0-1)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (1-0)
New York Giants (1-0)
Philadelphia Eagles (0-1)
Washington Redskins (0-1)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (1-0)
Minnesota Vikings (1-0)
Chicago Bears (0-1)
Detroit Lions (0-1)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (1-0)
Carolina Panthers (1-0)
New Orleans Saints (1-0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (1-0)
Seattle Seahawks (1-0)
San Francisco 49ers (0-1)
St. Louis Rams (0-1)

Week 2

IRVING, TX - JANUARY 13:  Runningback Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants is tackled by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Texas Stadium on January 13, 2008 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17.  (Photo by Ro

In Week 2, there are a lot of games that don't really look exciting to watch except for two. Those two being when Baltimore heads to San Diego, and when the Giants head to Dallas' new stadium.

My pick for game of the week will be the New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys. When these two teams meet, it is always a good game.

Car over Atl
Min over Det
GB over Cin
Jac over Ari
Oak over KC
NE over NYJ
Phi over NO
Ten over Hou
Was over STL
TB over Buf
Sea over SF
Pit over Chi
Den over Cle
Bal over SD
NYG over Dal
Ind over Mia

AFC East:
New England Patriots (2-0)
Buffalo Bills (0-2)
Miami Dolphins (0-2)
New York Jets (0-2)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (2-0)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)
Cleveland Browns (0-2)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (2-0)
Houston Texans (1-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Tennessee Titans (1-1)

AFC West:
Denver Broncos (2-0)
Oakland Raiders (1-1)
San Diego Chargers (1-1)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)

NFC East:
New York Giants (2-0)
Dallas Cowboys (1-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
Washington Redskins (1-1)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (2-0)
Minnesota Vikings (2-0)
Chicago Bears (0-2)
Detroit Lions (0-2)

NFC South:
Carolina Panthers (2-0)
Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
New Orleans Saints (1-1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1)

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks (2-0)
Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
San Francisco 49ers (0-2)
St. Louis Rams (0-2)

Week 3

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 22:  Patrick Crayton #84 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to break a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 22, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Im

Two weeks in a row, the Dallas Cowboys will be involved in the game of the week by my standards. This is a Monday Night Football match-up in Dallas as the Carolina Panthers take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Carolina seemed to be a really dominant team last year, and the Cowboys were on par to make a playoff run but fell short.

Bal over Cle
Ten over NYJ
NYG over TB
GB over STL
Phi over KC
Atl over NE
Min over SF
Hou over Jac
Was over Det
Buf over NO
Chi over Sea
Pit over Cin
Den over Oak
SD over Mia
Ind over Ari
Dal over Car

AFC East:
New England Patriots (2-1)
Buffalo Bills (1-2)
Miami Dolphins (0-3)
New York Jets (0-3)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (3-0)
Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)
Cleveland Browns (0-3)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (3-0)
Houston Texans (2-1)
Tennessee Titans (2-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)

AFC West:
Denver Broncos (3-0)
San Diego Chargers (2-1)
Oakland Raiders (1-2)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-3)

NFC East:
New York Giants (3-0)
Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)
Washington Redskins (2-1)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (3-0)
Minnesota Vikings (3-0)
Chicago Bears (1-2)
Detroit Lions (0-3)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
Carolina Panthers (2-1)
New Orleans Saints (1-2)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2)

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
San Francisco 49ers (0-3)
St. Louis Rams (0-3)

Week 4

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 11:  Jyles Tucker #94 of the San Diego Chargers rushes the passer against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty

In Week 4, we have four games that could be possible for game of the week. However, I have to choose one, and the one I choose was the San Diego Chargers at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The other three games were the Baltimore Ravens at the New England Patriots, the Dallas Cowboys at the Denver Broncos, and a Monday Night showdown between NFC North rivals in Minnesota between Green Bay and Minnesota.

Chi over Det
Cle over Cin
Hou over Oak
Ind over Sea
Jac over Ten
NYG over KC
NE over Bal
TB over Was
Mia over Buf
NYJ over NO
Dal over Den
STL over SF
SD over Pit
Min over GB

AFC East:
New England Patriots (3-1)
Buffalo Bills (1-3)
Miami Dolphins (1-3)
New York Jets (1-3)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-4)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (4-0)
Houston Texans (3-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)
Tennessee Titans (2-2)

AFC West:
Denver Broncos (3-1)
San Diego Chargers (3-1)
Oakland Raiders (1-3)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-4)

NFC East:
New York Giants (4-0)
Dallas Cowboys (3-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)
Washington Redskins (2-2)

NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings (4-0)
Green Bay Packers (3-1)
Chicago Bears (2-2)
Detroit Lions (0-4)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
Carolina Panthers (2-1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-2)
New Orleans Saints (1-3)

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks (2-2)
Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
St. Louis Rams (1-3)
San Francisco 49ers (0-4)

Week 5

INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28:  Marvin Harrison #88 of the Indianapolis Colts grips the ball as he is sacked by Chris Carr #29 during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 28, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by: Jamie S

No question about, the game of the week in week 5 is Indianapolis visits Tennessee. These two AFC South rivals will give it all they got. The series between these two teams is always amazing.

Bal over Cin
Buf over Cle
Car over Was
Pit over Det
Dal over KC
NYG over Oak
TB over Phi
Min over STL
Atl over SF
Ari over Hou
NE over Den
Jac over Sea
Ten over Ind
NYJ over Mia

AFC East:
New England Patriots (4-1)
Buffalo Bills (2-3)
New York Jets (2-3)
Miami Dolphins (1-4)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-4)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-5)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (4-1)
Houston Texans (3-2)
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
Tennessee Titans (3-2)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (3-1)
Denver Broncos (3-2)
Oakland Raiders (1-4)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-5)

NFC East:
New York Giants (5-0)
Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (2-2)
Washington Redskins (2-3)

NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
Green Bay Packers (3-1)
Chicago Bears (2-2)
Detroit Lions (0-5)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (3-1)
Carolina Panthers (3-1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)
New Orleans Saints (1-3)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (2-2)
Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
St. Louis Rams (1-4)
San Francisco 49ers (0-5)

Week 6

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chris Henry #42 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball during the first half of a pre-season game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium August 17, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Image

Once again, in week 6, there are two possible candidates. However the game of the week is the Tennessee Titans at the New England Patriots.

The other game that is notable is the Baltimore Ravens at the Minnesota Vikings.

Hou over Cin
GB over Det
Jac over STL
Bal over Min
NYG over NO
Pit over Cle
TB over Car
Was over KC
Phi over Oak
Sea over Ari
Ten over NE
NYJ over Buf
Atl over Chi
SD over Den

AFC East:
New England Patriots (4-2)
New York Jets (3-3)
Buffalo Bills (2-4)
Miami Dolphins (1-4)

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-5)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-6)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (4-1)
Houston Texans (4-2)
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
Tennessee Titans (4-2)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (4-1)
Denver Broncos (3-3)
Oakland Raiders (1-5)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-6)

NFC East:
New York Giants (6-0)
Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
Washington Redskins (3-3)

NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings (5-1)
Green Bay Packers (4-1)
Chicago Bears (2-3)
Detroit Lions (0-6)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (4-1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
Carolina Panthers (3-2)
New Orleans Saints (1-4)

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
Arizona Cardinals (2-3)
St. Louis Rams (1-5)
San Francisco 49ers (0-5)

Week 7

MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 23:  Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the  Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome  August 23, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Tom Dahlin/G

In Week 7, Mike Craig's Game of the week is the Minnesota Vikings at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This is the only game that seems to jump out at me. Two powerful defenses always makes for a great competitive game.

Chi over Cin
GB over Cle
Hou over SF
SD over KC
Pit over Min
Ind over STL
NE over TB
Car over Buf
NYJ over Oak
Dal over Atl
Mia over NO
NYG over Ari
Phi over Was

AFC East:
New England Patriots (5-2)
New York Jets (4-3)
Miami Dolphins (2-4)
Buffalo Bills (2-5)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-1)
Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-5)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-6)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (5-1)
Houston Texans (5-2)
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
Tennessee Titans (4-2)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (5-1)
Denver Broncos (3-3)
Oakland Raiders (1-6)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-7)

NFC East:
New York Giants (7-0)
Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)
Washington Redskins (3-4)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (5-1)
Minnesota Vikings (5-2)
Chicago Bears (3-3)
Detroit Lions (0-6)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (4-2)
Carolina Panthers (4-2)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)
New Orleans Saints (1-5)

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
Arizona Cardinals (2-4)
St. Louis Rams (1-6)
San Francisco 49ers (0-6)

Week 8

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 09:  Running back Ryan Grant #25 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against cornerback Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings on November 9, 2008 at the Metrodome in Mineapolis, Minnesota.  The Vikings won 28-27.  (Pho

In Week 8, there will be a crucial match up between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

This could end up being the Game that decides who the NFC North Champions will be.

Den over Bal
Buf over Hou
Chi over Cle
Dal over Sea
Det over STL
GB over Min
Ind over SF
NYJ over Mia
SD over Oak
Jac over Ten
Ari over Car
Phi over NYG
NO over Atl

AFC East:
New England Patriots (5-2)
New York Jets (5-3)
Buffalo Bills (3-5)
Miami Dolphins (2-5)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-1)
Baltimore Ravens (5-2)
Cleveland Browns (1-7)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-7)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (6-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2)
Houston Texans (5-3)
Tennessee Titans (4-3)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (6-1)
Denver Broncos (4-3)
Oakland Raiders (1-7)

NFC East:
New York Giants (7-1)
Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)
Washington Redskins (3-4)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (6-1)
Minnesota Vikings (5-3)
Chicago Bears (4-3)
Detroit Lions (1-6)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (4-3)
Carolina Panthers (4-3)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)
New Orleans Saints (2-5)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (3-4)
Seattle Seahawks (3-4)
St. Louis Rams (1-7)
San Francisco 49ers (0-7)

Week 9

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25:  LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball against the New York Giants on September 25, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.  The Chargers won 45-23.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn /Getty Images)

In Week 9, Mike Craig's game of the week is the San Diego Chargers at the New York Giants. Judging by how the way the season is shaping up, I would have to say that this game will be crucial.

Was over Atl
Chi over Ari
Cin over Bal
Ind over Hou
Jac over KC
NE over Mia
GB over TB
Car over NO
Det over Sea
SD over NYG
Ten over SF
Phi over Dal
Pit over Den

AFC East:
New England Patriots (6-2)
New York Jets (5-3)
Buffalo Bills (3-5)
Miami Dolphins (2-6)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-1)
Baltimore Ravens (5-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (1-7)
Cleveland Browns (1-7)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (7-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
Tennessee Titans (5-3)
Houston Texans (5-4)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (7-1)
Denver Broncos (4-4)
Oakland Raiders (1-7)
Kansas City Chiefs (0-8)

NFC East:
New York Giants (7-2)
Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)
Washington Redskins (4-4)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (7-1)
Minnesota Vikings (5-3)
Chicago Bears (5-3)
Detroit Lions (2-6)

NFC South:
Carolina Panthers (5-3)
Atlanta Falcons (4-4)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4)
New Orleans Saints (2-6)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (3-5)
Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
St. Louis Rams (1-7)
San Francisco 49ers (0-8)

Week 10

GREEN BAY - SEPTEMBER 21:  Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers  at Lambeau Field on September 21, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Cowboys defeated the Packers in 27- 16.  (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Ima

Week 10's Game of the Week goes the Dallas Cowboys at the Green Bay Packers. For the second time in two years the Dallas Cowboys will more than likely be the second time in the Dallas Franchise history where they won in Lambeau Field.

SF over Chi
Atl over Car
Mia over TB
Min over Det
NYJ over Jac
Pit over Cin
NO over STL
Ten over Buf
Den over Was
KC over Oak
Ari over Sea
Dal over GB
Phi over SD
NE over Ind
Bal over Cle

AFC East:
New England Patriots (7-2)
New York Jets (6-3)
Buffalo Bills (3-6)
Miami Dolphins (3-6)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-1)
Baltimore Ravens (6-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (1-8)
Cleveland Browns (1-8)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-3)
Tennessee Titans (6-3)
Houston Texans (5-4)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (7-2)
Denver Broncos (5-4)
Kansas City Chiefs (1-8)
Oakland Raiders (1-8)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (7-2)
New York Giants (7-2)
Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (7-2)
Minnesota Vikings (6-3)
Chicago Bears (5-4)
Detroit Lions (2-7)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (5-4)
Carolina Panthers (5-4)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
New Orleans Saints (3-6)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (4-5)
Seattle Seahawks (3-6)
San Francisco 49ers (1-8)
Oakland Raiders (1-8)

Week 11

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 12:  Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to make a pass play as he's being tackled by Raheem Brock #79 of the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2008 in Indianapolis, India

In Week 11, the game of the week goes to the Indianapolis Colts at the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore had the one of the best defenses last year only second to the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

It could be a long day for Peyton Manning and his crew.

Mia over Car
Bal over Ind
Dal over Was
Det over Cle
GB over SF
Buf over Jac
Pit over KC
Min over Sea
NYG over Atl
TB over NO
Ari over STL
Den over SD
NE over NYJ
Cin over Oak
Phi over Chi
Ten over Hou

AFC East:
New England Patriots (8-2)
New York Jets (6-4)
Buffalo Bills (4-6)
Miami Dolphins (4-6)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (9-1)
Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (2-8)
Cleveland Browns (1-9)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (7-3)
Tennessee Titans (7-3)
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4)
Houston Texans (5-5)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (7-3)
Denver Broncos (6-4)
Kansas City Chiefs (1-9)
Oakland Raiders (1-9)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (8-2)
New York Giants (8-2)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
Washington Redskins (4-6)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (8-2)
Minnesota Vikings (7-3)
Chicago Bears (5-5)
Detroit Lions (3-7)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (5-5)
Carolina Panthers (5-5)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-5)
New Orleans Saints (3-7)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (5-5)
Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
San Francisco 49ers (1-9)
St. Louis Rams (1-9)

Week 12

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18:  Derrick Mason #85 of the Baltimore Ravens can't make a catch as he is hit by Ryan Clark #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by St

In two back-to-back weeks, the Baltimore Ravens have another game of the week. The Pittsburgh Steelers head into Week 12 to go to Baltimore. As we have seen, a game between these two defensive forces is always a good one.

GB over Det
Dal over Oak
Den over NYG
Atl over TB
Mia over Buf
Cin over Cle
Hou over Ind
Min over Chi
Car over NYJ
Was over Phi
STL over Sea
Ten over Ari
SD over KC
Jac over SF
Bal over Pit
NE over NO

AFC East:
New England Patriots (9-2)
New York Jets (6-5)
Miami Dolphins (5-6)
Buffalo Bills (4-7)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (9-2)
Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (3-8)
Cleveland Browns (1-10)

AFC South:
Tennessee Titans (8-3)
Indianapolis Colts (7-4)
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4)
Houston Texans (6-5)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (8-3)
Denver Broncos (7-4)
Kansas City Chiefs (1-10)
Oakland Raiders (1-10)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (9-2)
New York Giants (8-3)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-3)
Washington Redskins (5-6)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (9-2)
Minnesota Vikings (8-3)
Chicago Bears (5-6)
Detroit Lions (3-8)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (6-5)
Carolina Panthers (6-5)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6)
New Orleans Saints (3-8)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (5-6)
Seattle Seahawks (3-8)
St. Louis Rams (2-9)
San Francisco 49ers (1-10)

Week 13

IRVING, TX - JANUARY 13:  Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium on January 13, 2008 in Irving, Texas.  The Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17.  (Phot

It's a re-match from Week 2, and it is also the Game of the Week now like it was 11 weeks ago. This time Dallas comes marching into the Meadowlands.

There were two other possibilities for a game of the week in Week 13, Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts, and the Monday Night Showdown in Lambeau, the Baltimore Ravens @ the Green Bay Packers.

Buf over NYJ
Atl over Phi
Car over TB
Chi over STL
Det over Cin
Ind over Ten
Hou over Jac
Den over KC
Pit over Oak
NO over Was
Cle over SD
Ari over Min
NYG over Dal
Sea over SF
NE over Mia
Bal over GB

AFC East:
New England Patriots (10-2)
New York Jets (6-6)
Buffalo Bills (5-7)
Miami Dolphins (5-7)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-2)
Baltimore Ravens (9-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (3-9)
Cleveland Browns (2-10)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
Tennessee Titans (8-4)
Houston Texans (7-5)
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-5)

AFC West:
Denver Broncos (8-4)
San Diego Chargers (8-4)
Kansas City Chiefs (1-11)
Oakland Raiders (1-11)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (9-3)
New York Giants (9-3)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
Washington Redskins (5-7)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (9-3)
Minnesota Vikings (8-4)
Chicago Bears (6-6)
Detroit Lions (4-8)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (7-5)
Carolina Panthers (7-5)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7)
New Orleans Saints (4-8)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (6-6)
Seattle Seahawks (4-8)
St. Louis Rams (2-10)
San Francisco 49ers (1-11)

Week 14

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 09:   Jacob Hester #22 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys during a pre-season game at Qualcomm Stadium on August 9, 2008 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Lisa

In Week 14, we have an AFC-NFC match-up that gets the Game of the Week. The San Diego Chargers @ the Dallas Cowboys.

Pit over Cle
Atl over NO
Bal over Det
Chi over GB
Hou over Sea
Ind over Den
Jac over Mia
KC over Buf
Min over Cin
NE over Car
NYJ over TB
Ten over STL
Was over Oak
SD over Dal
NYG over Phi
Ari over SF

AFC East:
New England Patriots (11-2)
New York Jets (7-6)
Buffalo Bills (5-8)
Miami Dolphins (5-8)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2)
Baltimore Ravens (10-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (3-10)
Cleveland Browns (2-11)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
Tennessee Titans (9-4)
Houston Texans (8-5)
Jacksonville Jaguars (8-5)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (9-4)
Denver Broncos (8-5)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-11)
Oakland Raiders (1-12)

NFC East:
New York Giants (10-3)
Dallas Cowboys (9-4)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-5)
Washington Redskins (6-7)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (9-4)
Minnesota Vikings (9-4)
Chicago Bears (7-6)
Detroit Lions (4-9)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (8-5)
Carolina Panthers (7-6)
Tampa bay Buccaneers (5-8)
New Orleans Saints (4-9)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (7-6)
Seattle Seahawks (4-9)
St. Louis Rams (2-11)
San Francisco 49ers (1-12)

Week 15

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 18:  Anthony Gonzalez #11 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Drayton Florence #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 18, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam

In Week 15, there are three possibilities for a Game of the Week. However, it has to go to the Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars.

The other two games were, Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers.

Jac over Ind
Dal over NO
Bal over Chi
NE over Buf
Ari over Det
Cle over KC
Atl over NYJ
Phi over SF
Pit over GB
Hou over STL
Ten over Mia
Den over Oak
SD over Cin
TB over Sea
Car over Min
Was over NYG

AFC East:
New England Patriots (12-2)
New York Jets (7-7)
Buffalo Bills (5-9)
Miami Dolphins (5-9)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (12-2)
Baltimore Ravens (11-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (3-11)
Cleveland Browns (3-11)

AFC South:
Tennessee Titans (10-4)
Houston Texans (9-5)
Indianapolis Colts (9-5)
Jacksonville Jaguars (9-5)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (10-4)
Denver Broncos (9-5)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-12)
Oakland Raiders (1-13)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (10-4)
New York Giants (10-4)
Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)
Washington Redskins (7-7)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (9-5)
Minnesota Vikings (9-5)
Chicago Bears (7-7)
Detroit Lions (4-10)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (9-5)
Carolina Panthers (8-6)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8)
New Orleans Saints (4-10)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (8-6)
Seattle Seahawks (4-10)
St. Louis Rams (2-12)
San Francisco (1-13)

Week 16

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 06:  LaDanian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs for yardage against  the Tennessee Titans in the second half during their AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 6, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Charge

With the regular season almost over, the Game of the Week goes to San Diego Chargers @ Tennessee Titans. The only other game worth mentioning is the Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers.

SD over Ten
Atl over Buf
Cin over KC
Oak over Cle
GB over Sea
Mia over Hou
NYG over Car
NE over Jac
NO over TB
Phi over Den
Pit over Bal
Ari over STL
SF over Det
Ind over NYJ
Dal over Was
Chi over Min

AFC East:
New England Patriots (13-2)
New York Jets (7-8)
Miami Dolphins (6-9)
Buffalo Bills (5-10)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (13-2)
Baltimore Ravens (11-4)
Cincinnati Bengals (4-11)
Cleveland Browns (3-12)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (10-5)
Tennessee Titans (10-5)
Houston Texans (9-6)
Jacksonville Jaguars (9-6)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (11-4)
Denver Broncos (9-6)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-13)
Oakland Raiders (2-13)

NFC East:
New York Giants (11-4)
Dallas Cowboys (11-4)
Philadelphia Eagles (10-5)
Washington Redskins (7-8)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (10-5)
Minnesota Vikings (9-6)
Chicago Bears (8-7)
Detroit Lions (4-11)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (10-5)
Carolina Panthers (8-7)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-9)
New Orleans Saints (5-10)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (9-6)
Seattle Seahawks (4-11)
San Francisco (2-13)
St. Louis Rams (2-13)

Week 17

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28:  Bradie James #56 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

When Philadelphia heads into Dallas, it will be a decent showdown for dominance. If Philadelphia wins, the make the New York Giants the sole Champs of the NFC East, if Dallas wins, it's a tie.

Ind over Buf
Car over NO
Jac over Cle
Dal over Phi
Chi over Det
NE over Hou
Pit over Mia
NYG over Min
NYJ over Cin
STL over SF
Atl over TB
GB over Ari
Den over KC
Bal over Oak
SD over Was
Ten over Sea

AFC East:
New England Patriots (14-2)
New York Jets (8-8)
Miami Dolphins (6-10)
Buffalo Bills (5-11)

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers (14-2)
Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
Cincinnati Bengals (4-12)
Cleveland Browns (3-13)

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
Tennessee Titans (11-5)
Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6)
Houston Texans (9-7)

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers (12-4)
Denver Broncos (10-6)
Oakland Raiders (2-14)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-14)

NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys (12-4)
New York Giants (12-4)
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
Washington Redskins (7-9)

NFC North:
Green Bay Packers (11-5)
Minnesota Vikings (9-7)
Chicago Bears (9-7)
Detroit Lions (4-12)

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons (11-5)
Carolina Panthers (9-7)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10)
New Orleans Saints (5-11)

NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals (9-7)
Seattle Seahawks (4-12)
St. Louis Rams (3-13)
San Francisco 49ers (2-14)

Wild Card Playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 12:  Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to get rid of the ball as he's being tackled during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colt

AFC
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. New England Patriots
3. San Diego Chargers
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Tennessee Titans

NFC
1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Green Bay Packers
3. Atlanta Falcons
4. Arizona Cardinals
5. New York Giants
6. Philadelphia Eagles

Tennessee Titans @ San Diego Chargers - Chargers win
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts - Ravens win

Philadelphia Eagles @ Atlanta Falcons - Eagles win
New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals - Giants win

Divisional Playoffs

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 11:  Snow falls as Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Steelers won 35-

San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win
Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots - Patriots win

Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys - Eagles win
New York Giants @ Green Bay Packers - Giants win

Conference Championships

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 30:  Ellis Hobbs III #27 of the New England Patriots tries to pull down Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 30, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  The Steelers defeated the Patriots 33-10. (Pho

AFC Championship:
New England Patriots @ Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win

NFC Championship:
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants - Giants win

Super Bowl XLIV

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01:  Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes #10 (L) and Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7  of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate with the Vince Lombardi trophy after they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 during Super Bowl XLIII on February

Super Bowl XLIV:
Pittsburgh Steelers v. New York Giants

Steelers win the Super Bowl

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