For those of us who couldn’t wait for the start of the 2009 NFL season, the day finally arrived. Who were the best of the best? Here’s a look at the best NFL players in Week 1 of the 2009 campaign:
QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Wow. What a great way to begin a season. Drew Brees finished Week 1 with 358 passing yards to go along with six touchdown passes and only one interception.
RB Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
If there were any doubts about who is the best running back in the NFL, Adrian Peterson provided some clarity in Week 1. …read more

Anthony Gonzalez, the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who will replace Marvin Harrison this year, injured his leg during a Sunday practice. The good news for the Colts is that the injury doesn’t appear to be serious. In fact, Gonzalez will likely be back on the practice field by the middle of the week.
Entering his third NFL season, Gonzalez has huge shoes to fill. Harrison isn’t only the best wide receiver in the history of the Colts, he’s one of the best receivers in the history of the NFL. At 24, Gonzalez will have all eyes on him during his 2009 …read more