First Place - Al Tielemans, Sports Illustrated, "Terrell Owens," Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns, September 7, 2008
First Place - Al Tielemans, Sports Illustrated, "Terrell Owens," Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns, September 7, 2008
Second Place - Donald Miralle, Jr., freelance, "Victory Lap," Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Super Bowl XLIII), February 1, 2009
Third Place - Mike Nowak, San Diego Chargers, "Fireworks," Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers, December 4, 2008
Honorable Mention - Chaz Palla, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Ben Trophy Ben," Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Super Bowl XLIII), February 1, 2009
Honorable Mention - Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News, "Hello Newman," Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys, November 27, 2008
Honorable Mention - Gene Lower, Arizona Cardinals, "I Love You, Man," Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals (NFC Championship Game), January 18, 2009