The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League (NFL), themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."
Thomas Jones scores a touchdown for the New York Jets against the St. Louis Rams in week 10 of the season
Seattle and the New York Jets play on December 21, 2008
Aaron Rodgers hands off to Ryan Grant in Green Bay's week 5 encounter against the Atlanta Falcons
The eventual NFL champion Steelers (in throwbacks) in week 4 against Baltimore, the eventual AFC runner-up
Super Bowl XLIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champions Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC) champions Arizona Cardinals to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2008 season. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals by the score of 27–23. The game was played on February 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Raymond James Stadium with Super Bowl XLIII decorations and colored lights viewed from nearby parking lot roof.
Three Steelers fans waving Terrible Towels at a Pittsburgh rally prior to the game.
Fans wave as the United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the stadium during the pregame ceremony
Gen. David Petraeus talks with head Super Bowl XLIII referee Terry McAulay prior to the coin toss