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The 2009 NFL Week 1 preview kicks off with the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Tennessee Titans on September 10th. This Thursday night matchup will be an exciting start to the 2009 NFL season. Can the Steelers repeat as Super Bowl champs? This will be our first look to see if they come out with the passion they displayed that led them to the title a season ago. With many teams acquiring new players, this NFL season Week 1 will be exciting for NFL fans to get to see their new look teams. Atlanta will welcome Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez as a new weapon for up and coming QB Matt Ryan. Will Gonzalez elevate the Falcons offense to one of the NFL's elite? Jacksonville fans hope that WR Torry Holt will give their offense a spark after a very disappointing 2008 season. The post T.O. era begins in Dallas and it will be interesting to see how WR Roy Williams performs as the No. 1 wide out. The Bears fans are excited to see how newly acquired QB Jake Cutler will look when they open Week 1 of the NFL season at Green Bay.

The biggest storyline in Week 1 a year ago was New England Quarterback going down with an injury which kept him out for the season. The Patriots were favorites to win the Super Bowl before their Pro Bowl QB went down. Brady when healthy is widely regarded as the top QB in the NFL. Fans all over are anxious to see how Brady will look in Week 1 of the NFL season when they host the Bills on Monday Night Football. Even though Brady's return is going to dominate Week 1 NFL headlines, the team he is facing welcomes a new face in WR Terrell Owens. T.O. has proven that he is one of the most effective Wide Receivers in the game. He will bring his Pro Bowl talents to the Bills which will set up an exciting Week 1 NFL matchup. The 2009 NFL Week 1 is filled with story lines. With new faces in new places, and with the return of Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady there will be no lack of drama to kick off the season.

Thursday September 10, 8:30 pm - Tennessee Titans @ Pittsburgh Steelers - The Titans and Steelers finished the 2008 season with the two best records in the AFC. Both teams get an early chance at victory in the first game of the season. The Titans and the Steelers finished top ten in all defensive categories, so look for this game to have a low score. Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Miami Dolphins @ Atlanta Falcons - The Dolphins and the Falcons were both surprise breakout teams last year, the Dolphins finished 11-5 and won the AFC East division. The Falcons finished 11-5 and won an NFC wild card, however both teams lost in the first round of the playoffs as well. Look for both teams to pull every trick out of the hat to get the week one victory. Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals - The Broncos and Bengals both had sub par years in 2008, and both are trying to turn things around against each other in week one. The Broncos fans hope new head coach Josh McDaniels can take the team back to the playoffs. Bengals fans hope the return of starting quarterback Carson Palmer can lead the Bengals back into the playoff hunt. Look for the Bengals to pull off a week one home victory. Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Minnesota Vikings @ Cleveland Browns - The Vikings made it to the playoffs in 2008, mainly due to the spectacular play of star running back Adrian Peterson. The Vikings got huge production from Peterson last year averaging 4.8 yards a carry and totaling 1760 yards on the season. The Browns defense allowed 151.9 yards on the ground last season, the 4th worst in the NFL. Look for Adrian Peterson to get an early start in 2009 against the Cleveland Browns defense. Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts - The Jaguars fell off the map last year posting a record of 5-11, their worst record in the last 5 years. The Colts made it to the playoffs with a wild card selection, coming up one game short of the Titans with a record of 12-4. The Colts want that top spot in the division back in 2009. Look for the Colts to take out last years frustration on the struggling Jaguars in week one of the 2009 NFL season. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints - The Lions lost all 16 games last year, and it looks like 17 in a row against the Saints in week one. The Saints finished last year out of the playoffs, but still earned one of the leagues top scoring offenses. This game should be a shoot out as neither can play any defense. Look for the Saints to keep on firing when the Lions run out of ammo in the second half. Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Dallas Cowboys @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Both the Buccaneers and the Cowboys finished the 2008 season with a record of 9-7. However the Buccaneers hired a new head coach in Raheem Morris, and the Cowboys decided to keep their head coach Wade Phillips for another year. The Cowboys decision pays off early in week one. Watch out for Tony Romo to move the ball over the Tampa Bay Defense for an early NFC victory. Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Philadelphia Eagles @ Carolina Panthers - Both the Eagles and the Panthers hosted high octane offenses last year and, the trend will likely continue at the start of the 2009 season. The Panthers have become a run first offense with big play ability out of their backfield. The Eagles have always relied on the pass, passing the ball for over 50 times in some games. This looks to be another NFC high scoring affair. Look for the Eagles to come in to Carolina with their minds set on an early upset for the Panthers. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens - Todd Haley will have a chance to show case his new offense in week one of the 2009 season. As both he and new quarterback Matt Cassel will have to bring their A game against the Ravens defense. The Ravens defense has been a staple example of what hard nose football is all about in the NFL. Look for a Kansas city Chiefs team to pull off an upset against an over confident Ravens team. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm - New York Jets @ Houston Texans - The Texans were another break out team in 2008 posting a record of 8-8 in one of the toughest divisions in all of football. The Jets took home an average record of 9-7 home at the end of the 2008 season, but look for that number to go down this year. The Jets have decided to start rookie first round draft pick Mark Sanchez and with rookie quarterbacks comes rookie mistakes. The Texans cruise by with a week one win. New York Jets vs. Houston Texans Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm - Washington Redskins @ New York Giants - The New York Giants won the NFC East division again last year. The Redskins won the 13 overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft and, selected Brian Orakpo. Orakpo along with new free agent acquisition Albert Haynesworth on the defensive line should cause problems for the rest of the NFC East. Look for the Redskins to win this first game at home with their defense. Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm - San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals - The 49ers believe they can win the division this year, the only thing standing in their way are the NFC Conference champions of a year ago, the Arizona Cardinals. In week one the 49ers get their chance to prove they can win the division once again. The 49ers look hungry but, not hungry enough to stop the high powered offense of the Arizona Cardinals. San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm - St. Louis Rams @ Seattle Seahawks - The Rams added a new head coach to the team but that might not be enough for success in the 2009 season. The Sea Hawks added pro bowl wide out T.J. Houshmandzadeh to the roster and he just might be that on especial piece to the puzzle the Sea Hawks needed to get back to the playoffs. This Seattle team should break out in 2009 as one of the better teams in the NFC. St. Louis Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview

Sunday September 13, 8:20 pm - Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers Preview - The Bears just might have pulled off the biggest trade in team history, if quarterback Jay Cutler can perform up to his capabilities. Both the Packers and the Bears come in to the 2009 season just a little bit better than last year. This game could be decided by an overtime coin flip that's how evenly matched these two teams are this year. Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

Monday September 14, 7:00 pm - Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots - This game has been marked on the calender for weeks by both Bills and Patriots fans alike. Patriot fans are waiting for Tom Brady to surface again as the leagues best quarterback. While Bills fans are waiting to see Terrell Owens catch his first touchdown pass in a Buffalo jersey. All evidence indicates that this game should be the best game of the entire week one schedule. look for both teams to put up over 40 points each. Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots Betting Preview

Monday September 14, 10:15 pm - San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders - The Chargers get a shot at taking an early division lead in week one but, the Raiders have other ideas in mind. The Raiders hope last years first round pick Darren McFadden can come in and add run support to a team that lacked all offensive big play ability. The Chargers want L.T. to come back to his old form, scoring touchdowns on a regular bases. The Chargers pull off a late fourth quarter victory. San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders Betting Preview