With the August 14th release of Madden NFL 10 less than 2 weeks away, EA SPORTS gazed into the crystal ball to predict the divisional winners and league leaders of the 2009 NFL season.

After missing nearly the entire 2008 season due to an injured left knee, Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to the best overall record (14-2) as he compiled over 4,500 yards and threw for 47 touchdowns - also being named the season MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

The rest of the AFC played out similar to last season, as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and San Diego Chargers won their divisions, while the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens secured the AFC Wild Card spots. The biggest surprise was the performance of New York Jets rookie quarterback, Mark Sanchez, who took home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. It was not enough, however, as the Jets once again failed to make the playoffs.

In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles returned to prominence, winning the toughest division (NFC East), thanks to a 12-4 record. Andy Reid was awarded Coach of the Year. The Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons prove that last year wasn't a fluke as they took home their division crowns. The Jay Cutler-led Chicago Bears will also rebound in a big way, taking the NFC North division. The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers grabbed the NFC Wild Card spots.

NFL 2009 Season Awards (as simulated by Madden NFL 10):

NFL MVP - Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year - Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Defensive Player of the Year - Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers
Offensive Rookie of the Year - Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
Defensive Rookie of the Year - Brian Orakpo, Washington Redskins
Coach of the Year - Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL 2009 All-Pro Team:

Quarterback - Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Running Back
Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Wide Receiver
Randy Moss, New England Patriots
Andre Johnson, Houston Texans
Tight End - Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Offensive Line
Matt Light, New England Patriots
Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Snee, New York Giants
Logan Mankins, New England Patriots
Michael Roos, Tennessee Titans
Defensive Line
Trevor Pryce, Baltimore Ravens
Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens
Kris Jenkins, New York Jets
Osi Umenyiora, New York Giants
Linebacker
Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers
Channing Crowder, Miami Dolphins
James Farrior, Pittsburgh Steelers
Defense Back
Brandon Meriweather, New England Patriots
Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens
Donte Whitner, Buffalo Bills
Kicker - Josh Scobee, Jacksonville Jaguars
Punter - Brad Maynard, Chicago Bears
Kick Returner - Devin Hester, Chicago Bears
Punt Returner - Josh Cribbs, Cleveland Browns

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