Who will win Super Bowl XLV?

Sun Feb 7, 2010 7:05 PM EST

Which team will triumph when the Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded on Feb. 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas? After making your vote, back it up in the discussion below.

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Total of 26,019 votes

Atlanta Falcons	17.3% (4,498 votes)
New Orleans Saints	8.8% (2,282 votes)
Dallas Cowboys	7.4% (1,933 votes)
New England Patriots	7.4% (1,919 votes)
Houston Texans	7.1% (1,845 votes)
Pittsburgh Steelers	6.3% (1,642 votes)
Minnesota Vikings	6.2% (1,610 votes)
Green Bay Packers	5.9% (1,530 votes)
Indianapolis Colts	5.3% (1,388 votes)
Seattle Seahawks	3.2% (841 votes)
Cleveland Browns	3.1% (794 votes)
New York Jets	2.8% (740 votes)
Baltimore Ravens	2.5% (654 votes)
Philadelphia Eagles	2.3% (603 votes)
Washington Redskins	2.3% (594 votes)
San Diego Chargers	2.2% (568 votes)
Chicago Bears	1.6% (407 votes)
New York Giants	1.5% (403 votes)
San Francisco 49ers	0.9% (227 votes)
Cincinnati Bengals	0.8% (221 votes)
Miami Dolphins	0.8% (199 votes)
Oakland Raiders	0.7% (172 votes)
Denver Broncos	0.6% (162 votes)
Tennessee Titans	0.4% (117 votes)
Kansas City Chiefs	0.4% (112 votes)
Arizona Cardinals	0.4% (111 votes)
Detroit Lions	0.4% (106 votes)
Carolina Panthers	0.3% (91 votes)
Buffalo Bills	0.3% (76 votes)
St. Louis Rams	0.3% (67 votes)
Tampa Bay Bucs	0.2% (58 votes)
Jacksonville Jaguars	0.2% (49 votes)

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Do you watch football on Thanksgiving?
Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:49 PM EST
Having the Lions play on Thanksgiving is as much a part of the holiday as a good afternoon snooze. And they sometimes go together.

But that doesn’t mean the Lions will be knocked off their Thanksgiving perch anytime soon. The league — or most of it — appears to value the tradition that goes along with having the Lions and Cowboys play on Thanksgiving.
Results with 69 short comments
Total of 6,108 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

64.6%
Without fail
3,945 votes

13.1%
Yes, but I wish the Lions weren't involved
798 votes

12.2%
Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys
743 votes

5.3%
Only if my team is playing
324 votes

4.9%
Never
298 votes

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Without fail
The Lions are a Turkey Day tradition. They are struggling now (thanks Matt Millen!) but, generally, have been competitive on Thanksgiving!

3 votes
#1
- sunking1
- 6:10 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009
Yes, but I wish the Lions weren't involved
Just be thankful the Lions aren't playing the Raiders
#2
- Mike Firesmith
- 8:14 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009
Without fail
I have been watching Thanksgiving football for 49 years. I love the Packers-Lions match up and consider it as important as the turkey!
3 votes
#3
- Deena-620321
- 10:21 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009
Without fail
Keep the lions. It is always fun to have one game where you know there will be comedic plays!
#4
- Mike Boyer
- 12:06 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys
It's like comfort food!!
1 vote
#5
- Kulloo the Golden Eagle
- 2:30 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
A league built on tradition should stand by tradition.
3 votes
#6
- greebomusic-1489785
- 6:51 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Dallas and Detroit played when others refused. Now others want a peice of Thanksgiving Day Pie, too bad. Good for Detroit and Dallas.
2 votes
#7
- Bluesteel10
- 7:58 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
The Lions perpetually stink however they're part of a great Thanksgiving tradition; I typically route for the underdog, the Lions!
1 vote
#8
- johniec
- 7:59 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Yes, it's an awesome relaxing tradition. No distractions, no phone calls, just football.
#9
- Polego
- 11:34 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
I think maybe it is time to start going with teams that may have more of an impact on the out come of the playoffs. I
#10
- Michael-1490349
- 11:49 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
I hope they never take the Lions off of Thanksgiving. The Lions started this on their own and it's tradition where I come from.
#11
- FoghornBlowhorn
- 12:24 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys
Can't wait to see Romo celebrate like he won the Superbowl after they beat the Raiders on a field goal in OT. The Plowboys are a joke.
1 vote
#12
- Specialist G
- 12:26 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
It's not Thanksgiving without football...and that includes the Lions and Cowboys!!
#13
- Gregg in San Antonio
- 12:31 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Saw my first professional game on Thanksgiving--Lions vs. Packers--in 1959. Still a great memory, even if it wasn't a win for the home team
#14
- tomcm53
- 12:43 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
I'm a die hard lions fan, and the Thanksgiving day game is one of the bright spots, as I actually get to watch them play on TV
#15
- jonqpublic
- 12:53 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
The turkey (Lions) to be consumed and the Cowboys to entertain.
#16
- Sport-414921
- 12:57 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Only if my team is playing
Maybe you could have had an option that said "Yes of course! I'm a Lions fan!"
#17
- Erin K
- 1:03 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
In Detroit we play football on Thanksgiving. More games are welcome. We have a parade too but Macy's isn't calling to have us cancel.
1 vote
#18
- John in D
- 1:18 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Go Cowboys!!!!
#19
- HWB-676314
- 1:29 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Leave the Lions alone!
#20
- Ed Anderson-1463364
- 1:37 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys
I'll never forgive Jones for firing Johnson and ruining my Dolphins!
#21
- BBob52
- 1:43 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
why isn't one response"YES, but I wish the Cowboys weren't involved!
#22
- gfromjoplin
- 1:51 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
Why should profitability trump tradition? Lion's football on Thanksgiving should stay put!
#23
- Donna Engstrom
- 1:59 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
The teams that win the conference the previous year should host the games.
#24
- kevin_in_everett
- 2:00 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009
Without fail
We watch the Lions. Reminds us to be thankful. Thankful we aren't Lions fans.
#25
- JB-486653
- 2:03 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

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Who is the NFL's worst team?
Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT
The Lions ended a 19-game losing streak on Sunday by beating the Redskins.
Results with 31 short comments
Total of 6,179 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

38.2%
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
2,363 votes

5%
Detroit Lions (1-2)
311 votes

7.9%
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)
490 votes

20.6%
St. Louis Rams (0-3)
1,272 votes

13.2%
Tampa Bay Bucs (0-3)
815 votes

15%
Washington Redskins (1-2)
928 votes

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Cleveland Browns (0-3)
should have never hired mangina, there lerner...
#26
- republiKKKans_blow
- 4:48 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Tampa Bay Bucs (0-3)
miami dolphins are the worst team in the nfl.
2 votes
#27
- awaker
- 5:13 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Washington Redskins (1-2)
The Redskins' combo of poor talent and worse coaching makes them the worst in the NFL.
1 vote
#28
- Buck2406
- 5:19 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
St. Louis Rams (0-3)
The Lions drafted well this year and will continue to improve with Matt Stafford behind center. The Rams are nowhere.
2 votes
#29
- Rollicking George
- 5:29 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Washington Redskins (1-2)
I used to love the Skins. But then Dan Snyder arrived. I say keep Zorn and dump Snyder.
2 votes
#30
- Mark-306953
- 5:38 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Washington Redskins (1-2)
Washington only because they have so many weapons, and use them ineffectively.
1 vote
#31
- tpg-sr
- 5:58 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
feel sorry for them... but they look like a pro team playing college ball.
#32
- albruno
- 6:12 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Mangini's mis-management leads this pack.
#33
- Jones57
- 7:27 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Tampa Bay Bucs (0-3)
who are the tampa "bya" bucs?
1 vote
#34
- clarkybear
- 8:22 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)
AFC West. Take your pick
1 vote
#35
- Mike Firesmith
- 9:50 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Browns Suck!!! The only team they would look good against would be last years Lions!!
2 votes
#36
- Drew-955850
- 10:47 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
Detroit Lions (1-2)
Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn occasionally. I'd like to see the Lions win another one before I move them out of last place on my pow
1 vote
#37
- Dave-792879
- 10:49 pm EDT on Sun Sep 27, 2009
St. Louis Rams (0-3)
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE draft Sam Bradford with what will undoubtedly be the first pick in the draft...PLEEEZ!!!
#38
- Frank Gonzales
- 12:37 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Tampa Bay Bucs (0-3)
they are the worst. No first downs in the first half. The teams a joke.
#39
- Jeff T.-509514
- 5:41 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Washington Redskins (1-2)
They sucked in Pre-Season and they still suck! Chase Daniels was the only bright spot and should be starting QB. But no, reserve squad.
#40
- BigPaul
- 7:46 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
I keep hearing it's a "rebuilding season". Rebuilding the Browns is like saying your renovating the coleseum in Rome.
#41
- bag-over-head
- 9:08 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
I hate to say it, but my hometown Browns are the worst. Why does it seem they will never be good? It's embarrassing.
#42
- Kim-618257
- 9:35 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Washington Redskins (1-2)
I'm a 'skins fan too and I'm incredibly disappointed by what I see...Zorn is dead in the water and should be fired; Jason C.? Step aside...
#43
- johniec
- 10:07 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)
Dah RAIDUHS! Look up 'dysfunctional' in the dictionary and there's their team picture.
#44
- antiochcat
- 10:47 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
I really wish Lerner would sell the team so I could root for someone else.
#45
- Hoffdaddy
- 11:08 am EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
This team is uglier than Bernie Kosar's personal life.
#46
- Chris Eash
- 12:01 pm EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Hiring Mangini was mistake number 1. See what a difference a coach makes -- Look at the Jets.
#47
- birt
- 12:25 pm EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Yes, we really miss Mangenius in NY. really, we do. No, Really.
#48
- bobdfromny
- 12:32 pm EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
St. Louis Rams (0-3)
Rams need to go back to Los Angeles. They were a good team in those days.
#49
- Samuel W
- 1:50 pm EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
The Raiders are the absolute worst-they should do J Russell a favor and trade him to a decent team while he stil has a trace of talent left
#50
- motowng
- 1:53 pm EDT on Mon Sep 28, 2009

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