Josh's 2009 NFL Predictions, Part 1: The AFC

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

AFC East

(y)-New England Patriots (12-4)
New York Jets (9-7)
Miami Dolphins (8-8)
Buffalo Bills (3-13)

AFC North

(y)-Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3)
(x)-Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)
Cleveland Browns (5-11)

AFC South

(y)-Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
(x)-Tennessee Titans (10-6)
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9)
Houston Texans (5-11)

AFC West

(y)-San Diego Chargers (11-5)
Denver Broncos (7-9)
Oakland Raiders (5-11)
Kansas City Chiefs (4-12)

y- division winner
x- wild card

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Playoffs: 1st Rd: Baltimore over Indianapolis, Tennessee over San Diego
2nd Rd: Pittsburgh over Tennessee, New England over Baltimore

AFC Championship: Pittsburgh over New England

Best Head Coach: Bill Belichick, New England
Best Offensive Player: Darren Sproles, San Diego
Best Defensive Player: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
Best Rookie: Mark Sanchez, New York

-JAB