With both the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos at 6-2, first place in the AFC West is up for grabs.
For the Raiders, this is the first time they’ll have appeared on Sunday night football since 2006. Which, coincidentally enough, was a 13-3 loss to the Broncos.
In order to not have a repeat of that performance, here are the key matchups the Raiders have to win, or at least not let get out hand, in order to leave Week 9 victorious.
Austin Howard vs. Von Miller
First and foremost, let’s start by saying the first matchup is one the Raiders will not win.