By Marc Lawrence Don't look now, but it appears as if the South may be rising again. Let's put it another way. When quarterbacks go into battle they are the team's Generals. Some are five-star material (Peyton Manning, 99.9 QB rating last season), others are in the process of earning their stripes (Matt Schaub, 98.6 QB rating in 2009). As a result, teams in this division won more battles than they lost last season... Read more

Three new coaches went camping for the first time with teams in the new-look AFC WEST DIVISION this summer. Not surprisingly, none of who are expected to produce winning seasons in 2009. Welcome to the mild, mild West. By deduction, that leaves San Diego as the team to beat in the AFC West this season. All Norv Turner needs to do is keep his team alive and in contention to December, where the Chargers are riding a... Read more

Often looked upon as a mediocre division, the frigid AFC North is home to three of the last eight Super Bowl winners. It's also where residing teams are 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS on the conference playoff road outside the North since the division realignment in 2002. Check out conditions in the AFC North before dipping your toes in the water this season. You might be surprised at what you find. A new coach, a defending Super... Read more