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Are you ready for some football? The 2009-10 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night, Sept. 10 with the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Tennessee Titans and ends on Sunday night when Jay Cutler makes his Chicago Bears debut at the rival Green Bay Packers.

Thursday September 10, 8:30 pm - Tennessee Titans @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Line: Pittsburgh -5 (Total 35)
The Titans and Steelers had two of the top records in the NFL last season. The Steelers return with a solid defense so look for this to be a low scoring game with last years champions wining at home.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Miami Dolphins @ Atlanta Falcons
Line: Atlanta -4 (Total 42.5)
Both Miami and Atlanta were surprise breakthrough teams n 2008, with the Dolphins finishing atop the AFC East and the Falcons winning the NFC Wild Card, but both teams lost in the first round of the playoffs. Look for the Dolphins to pull out all the stops to secure a week one win.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Line: Cincinnati -3 (Total 44.5)
Both the Broncos and the Benglas had a sub par year in 2008-09. Denver will be without Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer will be looking to lead the Bengals to better days. The Bengals will be looking for a victory at home to start the season.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Minnesota Vikings @ Cleveland Browns
Line: Minnesota -3 (Total 39.5)
The Vikings Adrian Peterson banged it out on the ground in 2008 for 1760 yards. The Browns had the worst defense allowing 151.9 yards per game. Peterson will lead the attack securing a win on the road for the Vikings.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Jacksonville Jaguars @Indianapolis Colts
Line: Indianapolis -7 (Total 44.5)
The Jags had their worst season of the year in 2008 while the Colts made it to the playoffs as a wild card one spot behind the Titans. Manning and company will be looking to take the top spot back in their division with an early season win at home.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints
Line: New Orleans -3 (Total 44.5)
The Lions lost 16 straight last season – looks like 17 after week one against the Saints who finished 2008 out of the playoffs but posted great offensive stats in 2009-10. Both teams struggle defensively so look for a high scoring affair.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Dallas Cowboys @Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Line: Dallas –3 (Total 41.5)
Both teams posted 9-7 records in 2008-09. Raheem Morris will be at the helm for the Buccaneers, but can he get the ship back on course? The Cowboys minus TO will look for QB Tony Romo to exploit a weaker Bucs defense and take one on the road to begin the season.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Philadelphia Eagles @ Carolina Panthers
Line: Philadelphia -1 (Total 44.5)
Both the Eagles and the Panthers showcased a great offense last season, the Panthers with their running attack and the Eagles with their air assault. Look for the Eagles to upset the Panthers in a high scoring contest.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens
Line: Baltimore –8.5 (Total 38)
Matt Cassel will need to be on his game if the Chiefs have any chance of beating the Ravens in their house. The Ravens as always, will slam the door with their rigid defense and send the Chiefs home 0-1 to start the season.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – New York Jets @ Houston Texans
Line: Houston -4 (Total 43)
The Texans were 8-8 last-year in a tough AFC South division. The Jets will look to savior Mark Sanchez to turn around their 9-7, 2008 season, but we all know that with rookie QBs come rookie mistakes. The Texans will take this one at home.

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm – New York Giants @ Washington Redskins
Line: New York -6 (Total 39.5)
The Redskins have a new look on defense with recently acquired Brian Orakpo and Albert Haynesworth. The Giants won the NFC East in 2008 and have Eli Manning. Look for the Redskins to upset the Giants winning one at home.