Preview the 2009 NFL Season ... And the Super Bowl Champ is?

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Within these hallowed grounds you'll find the predictions of winners on the gridiron battlefield. The men will rise up among the boys and dominate this sacred game of the gods.

Many brats and many beers will be consumed by true fans lucky enough to witness the clash of these title-hungry titans.

The true warriors of the green will rise to the occasion in 2009 to claim their place in pigskin history. Find out here who those teams will be before it even happens.

AFC East Predictions

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 28: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on August 28, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

New England Patriots - 13-3 Tom Brady's return leads Pats to stellar season.
Miami Dolphins - 11-5 Run, Wildcat, Run.
Buffalo Bills - 6-10 T.O. will perform better on VH1 than on the field.
New York Jets - 5-11 Mark Sanchez = No Chanchez.

AFC North Predictions

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 10: Wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaps over safety Michael Griffin #33 of the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of the NFL season opener at Heinz Field on September 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan

Pittsburgh Steelers - 13-3 The vaunted Steel Curtain blankets the NFL again.
Baltimore Ravens - 10-6 Tough schedule holds back Flacco and crew.
Cincinnati Bengals - 8-8 Chad Ocho Cinco will still provide the entertainment.
Cleveland Browns - 6-10 The true Dawg Pound.

AFC South Prediction

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass the football against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts - 12-4 All Manning, all the time.
Tennessee Titans - 11-5 Chris Johnson looks to avoid the sophomore slump.
Houston Texans - 9-7 Texans look to bank a franchise-first winning season.
Jacksonville Jaguars - 7-9 Jags aren't up to the task in this division.

AFC West Predictions

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 04: Linebackers Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers jokes with teammates on the sidelines during the game with the San Francisco 49ers on September 4, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 26-

San Diego Chargers - 10-6 Just keep Shawne Merriman away from Tequila!
Oakland Raiders - 6-10 Raiders still aren't back in black.
Denver Broncos - 5-11 Much like Brandon Marshall, Broncs look like donkeys.
Kansas City Chiefs - 3-13 Sorry, but the Pats made Matt Cassel not da Chiefs.

NFC East Predictions

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 3: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles hands off the ball during the game against the New York Jets on September 3, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles - 11-5 The Dawg Killer could prove worth it in tight games.
Dallas Cowboys - 10-6 A Simpson-less Romo leads the way.
New York Giants - 10-6 Eli doesn't have his brother's receiving corps.
Washington Redskins - 7-9 Can Jason Campbell last a whole season?

NFC North Predictions

DENVER - AUGUST 30: Line backer Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears awaits the snap against quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 30, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Bears de

Chicago Bears - 12-4 Jay Cutler is the young QB the Bears need.
Green Bay Packers - 11-5 Can Aaron Rodgers make fans forget Favre?
Minnesota Vikings - 8-8 Ask the Jets how much Favre helped.
Detriot Lions - 2-14 I'll give rookie Matthew Stafford credit for two wins.

NFC South Predictions

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 29: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints passes during the preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 29, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints - 12-4 Enough offensive firepower for two teams.
Atlanta Falcons - 10-6 Sorry, but Matt Ryan still hasn't shown enough.
Carolina Panthers - 7-9 Perhaps one of the toughest schedules this year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 4-12 We're a long way from the Gruden's Bowl Bucs.

NFC West Predictions

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 03: Linebacker Aaron Curry #59 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after tackling running back Michael Bush #29 of the Oakland Raiders on September 3, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 31-21.

Seattle Seahawks - 10-6 Seahawks will own in division games.
Arizona Cardinals - 7-9 I don't believe Kurt Warner can stay healthy again.
San Francisco 49ers - 6-10 A team that needs one more year.
St. Louis Rams - 2-14 Can you say rebuilding?

AFC Wildcard and Playoff Predictions

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Chad Pennington #10 of the Miami Dolphins is tackled by Sedrick Ellis #99 of the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 3, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans advance to playoffs via wildcards.

Dolphins over Chargers Colts over Titans
Steelers over Colts Patriots over Dolphins

Steelers over Patriots for AFC Champs

NFC Wildcards and Playoff Predictions

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 3: Donald Driver #80 of the Green Bay Packers looks on against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on September 3, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Packers 27-13. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Get

Green Bay and Dallas are the Wildcards.

Green Bay over Seattle Philadelphia over Dallas
Chicago over Green Bay Philadelphia over New Orleans

Chicago over Philadelphia to become NFC Champs

AND YOUR SUPER BOWL WINNER IS?

DENVER - AUGUST 30: Linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears tackles tight end Tony Scheffler #88 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 30, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Ge

DA BEARS

Urlacher gives the Steel Curtain a tutorial in swarm defense and Cutler proves to be the perfect off-season move.

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