Several rivalry games headline NFL's Week 9 slate
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Raiders and Broncos are a fitting Week 9 headliner, playing in prime time with first place in the AFC West on the line.
And matchups between the Steelers and Ravens as well as the Eagles against the Giants are giving this week a rivalry feel.
The Lions also visit Minnesota, where the Vikings have enjoyed one of the league's more lopsided rivalries. The teams haven't played in Minnesota's new stadium, though.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Detroit-Minnesota, Pittsburgh-Baltimore and Philadelphia-Giants are among the games scheduled for the early start at 1 p.m. Eastern time, along with the Jets visiting Miami, the Jaguars playing the Chiefs and the Cowboys facing the Browns.
The late afternoon games include: New Orleans at San Francisco, Carolina at Los Angeles, Indianapolis at Green Bay and Tennessee at San Diego.
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