Most valuable NFL teams 2009

Forbes is out with its latest rankings of the most valuable National Football League franchises, and the Dallas Cowboys occupy the top spot for the third consecutive year.

While the NFL continues to rank as the most bankable product in professional sports, not all is well in the pro football kingdom. Eight teams — Indianapolis, Miami, St. Louis, Detroit, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Oakland and Seattle — lost value from their 2008 ratings.

Here are the Top 10, in billions:

Dallas Cowboys: $1,650
Washington Redskins: $1,550
New England Patriots: $1,361
New York Giants: $1,183
New York Jets: $1,170
Houston Texans: $1,150
Philadelphia Eagles: $1,123
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $1,085
Chicago Bears: $1,082
Denver Broncos: $1,081

To see the rest of the list, visit Forbes.

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