The 2009 NFL Monday Night Football Schedule kicks off with an opening night double-header feathering the Bills at the Patriots and then the Chargers at the Raiders.

All eyes will be on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in game one as the Pro Bowl signal caller will see his first regular season action in about a year. He looked sharp in the preseason, but only time will tell if there are truly any lingering affects from the season-ending knee injury he suffered in week one a year ago.

With Brady back, the Pats have their sights set on a Championship. In most places, going five seasons without a title might not be such a big deal, but in New England, losing is not an option.

"Every loss that I've had here in my career I can remember because they're always important losses," said Brady.

Odds makers are calling the Pats a 12.5 point favorite with the total sitting at 47.5. I like New England, take the Patriots and give the points.

In the late game, Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and the rest of the San Diego Chargers head to Oakland to take on the Raiders.

With much of the early money coming in on San Diego, the line on the Chargers has risen all the way up to -10.5. The total is set at about 43.

The key for the Raiders to keep this one close will be whether or not they are able to keep the Chargers' offense on the sideline for as long as possible. Oakland will have to do their best to slow this one down. The San Diego offense is capable of putting up points in bunches. The Oakland defense should be getting better and if they play perfect football, they will compete.

I just don't think Oakland's offense will be able to put up enough to win. Take the Chargers and give the points.