I predict a 12-4 record for the 2009 Houston Texans. That should be good enough to win the AFC South, but definitely an AFC wild card at the very least.

Keep in mind, the Patriots missed the playoffs with a record of 11-5 this past season. So you almost need to target a record of 12-4 if you want to make the playoffs with the big boys in the AFC.

The Steelers and Ravens are going to both be amazing teams this year. Those two teams are the two best teams in the AFC, and likely the entire NFL as well.

The Titans, Colts and Jaguars are all on the decline. All of them got noticeably weaker already this off-season. The Houston Texans have already surpassed all three of them, but just in case the Texans can have a solid 2009 NFL Draft class.

Just for good measure, booyah!

The Houston Texans are ready to contend for the AFC South!

It's the Texans division this year!