Now this is more like it.The Silver and Black against the Orange Crush for the division lead. Well, at least the current Raiders and Broncos going head to head for first place in the AFC West.One of pro sports most storied, intense (yeah, you can say dirty) rivalries resumes Sunday in Oakland. Both teams are 6-2, a half-game ahead of Kansas City in the division.Even better, this spicy matchup takes place in prime time, and for once the Raiders , who have not made the playoffs since losing the Super Bowl in early 2003, seem ready.We put ourselves on display each week, says coach Jack Del Rio, a front-runner for Coach of the Year honors halfway through the schedule.I get that itll be more hyped this week, but it wont be any different in terms of preparing for it and then going out and playing good football. I think what we recognize as an organization is as you become relevant, as you play good football, youre going to have more of these opportunities.This is the natural progression in building a good football team. We should expect to be in these games. Were going to expect to win these games. Then were going to move forward and have more of these kinds of games.The Broncos know all about these kinds of games, making a habit of playing in them in the past five seasons. Led by Von Miller -- like Del Rio, a leading candidate for an award (Defensive Player of the Year) or two (MVP?) -- Denvers defense has been dynamic once more. It has the leagues best pass defense, and isnt exactly a sieve against the run.Star cornerback Chris Harris Jr. loves the idea of a high-profile Broncos vs. Raiders game.The thing is with the Raiders, when we go to the `Black Hole its never blowouts, Harris says. We never go there and run up the score on them. Its always tight games, so them being good now just raises the stakes another level of a championship game.The action began Thursday night, with Matt Ryan throwing for 344 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South with a 43-28 victory at Tampa Bay.Julio Jones had eight receptions for 111 yards and a TD for the Falcons (6-3). Tampa Bay was lost two straight to drop to 3-5.Off this week are Washington (4-3-1), Cincinnati (3-4-1), Houston (5-3), New England (7-1), Arizona (3-4-1) and Chicago (2-6).---Pittsburgh (4-3) at Baltimore (3-4)Another terrific NFL rivalry, but one that has lost a bit of steam this season with both clubs struggling and banged-up. Even so, the winner here will be in first place.The big question for Pittsburgh, which actually leads the AFC North despite its mediocre record, is whether Ben Roethlisberger has recovered sufficiently from his left knee surgery of two weeks ago to play. Another mystery in the Steel City is whether the defense, ranked a disturbing 27th, can get stingy again.Baltimore comes off a bye after four straight defeats, but it generally has defended Antonio Brown well. Of course, the Ravens have a depleted secondary trying to deal with the 2015 All-Pro receiver.----Dallas (6-1) at Cleveland (0-8)Although the Browns lead the all-time series 17-13, they havent beaten the Cowboys since 1994. Doing so Sunday is a long shot, although Cleveland manages to be competitive most every week while losing every week.Dallas last won seven in a row in 2007. Rookie QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott have been the focal points, of course, but the defense is vastly improved.Cleveland QBs Josh McCown and Cody Kessler were listed as co-starters on the depth chart. Kessler is coming off a concussion. Maybe if coach Hue Jackson combined their attributes ...----Philadelphia (4-3) at New York Giants (4-3)Victor Cruz missed a year and a half of his career after he tore the patellar tendon in his right knee at Philly in a 2014 game. The injury was so ugly that Cruz cried when it occurred.Hes been New Yorks third receiver this season, but just being back on the field again has been an achievement.Its a different circumstance, a different year, he says. But definitely, Id be lying if I didnt say it is in my mind.Both teams have been challenged offensively, and the loser drops into the NFC East cellar.----Jacksonville (2-5) at Kansas City (5-2)The Jaguars fired offensive coordinator Greg Olson this week, with quarterbacks coach Nathaniel Hackett taking over and charged with straightening out QB Blake Bortles and top receivers Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson.KC was hit further by the injury bug in its win at Indianapolis, with star RB Jamaal Charles (knee) back on injured reserve and starting quarterback Alex Smith being held out with head issues. Nick Foles looked solid against the Colts in taking over for Smith.Chiefs coach Andy Reid has 177 wins, one behind Mike Shanahan for 12th in NFL history.----Detroit (4-4) at Minnesota (5-2)One of the NFLs more lopsided rivalries; the Vikings lead 71-36-2 and have won 16 of their past 18 at home against the Lions. None, of course, was in the new stadium.Minnesota has issues, though. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner resigned this week in the wake of two successive losses in which the offense disappeared. Most at fault -- a running game ranked 31st and an offensive line that has been, uh, rank lately.Detroit is like most of the league, very inconsistent. Matthew Stafford is having one of his best seasons: a 103.4 passer rating with 16 touchdowns and four picks.---Tennessee (4-4) at San Diego (3-5)Big week on and off the field for the Chargers. This is their final game before Election Day, when San Diego voters will be asked to approve $1.15 billion in hotel occupancy taxes to help fund a $1.8 billion downtown stadium-convention center annex. The team still has the option to join the Rams in Los Angeles.Tennessee had lost nine in a row to San Diego before winning the previous meeting in 2013. The Titans are in contention for the mediocre AFC South crown midway through the schedule.----New York Jets (3-5) at Miami (3-4)With each of these also-rans coming off consecutive victories, look for the ground game to be decisive. Miamis Jay Ajayi has consecutive 200-yard rushing performances -- no one has had three in a row. His chore is more difficult this time because New York is allowing 3.3 yards per carry, third best in the NFL.If the Jets can protect the ball despite being tied for last in turnover differential at minus-8, they could get their fourth consecutive win over the Dolphins.----Indianapolis (3-5) at Green Bay (4-3)What projected to be a cool showdown between Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers might have, well, cooled a bit. The Colts cant protect Luck, who has been sacked a whopping 31 times and has felt the sting on every one of them. And the Packers might be bringing Jim Taylor out of retirement considering the depletion in the running back group.But Rodgers loves playing AFC opponents at Lambeau Field. Hes averaging 312.4 yards per game with 15 TDs and no interceptions in the past five home games against the AFC.---Buffalo (4-4) at Seattle (4-2-1), Monday nightWith both teams hurting in the running game -- Buffalo might rank second, but if it doesnt have star RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) the ground attack is mediocre -- this could come down to how effective QBs Russell Wilson and Tyrod Taylor can be. At least the Seahawks have seen Jimmy Graham emerging at tight end as he finally approaches full health.The Bills, making their first trip to Seattle in 12 years, have beaten the other three NFC West teams so far. They face a Seahawks team that is going for an 11th straight win on Monday night. The Seahawks have the highest win percentage (.733) in the history of Monday night games.----Carolina (2-5) at Los Angeles (3-4)For the defending NFC champion Panthers to scare anybody this season, they must go on a winning streak. Their victory over Arizona last Sunday was a solid start.Protecting Cam Newton, who spoke with Commissioner Roger Goodell this week about being on the receiving end of big hits, is the main job for Carolina. Rams 2015 All-Pro DT Aaron Donald says they wont change how they play after Newtons concerns went public, noting, youve got to bring your big boy pads if youre going to tackle him.----New Orleans (3-4) at San Francisco (1-6)The Saints have turned around their season and could climb closer to playoff contention with an eighth win in the past 10 meetings with San Francisco, which has dropped six straight. 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Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler has been busy looking into your questions and has come up with the answers.Scroll down the page to see them and dont forget to have a go at this weeks Tylers Teaser! How to send your questions to Martin:1: Email your posers to skysportsclub@bskyb.com2. Tweet @SkyFootball using the hashtag #TylersTeasersMartins starting statsRiyad Mahrezs goal at Watford was his 15th in the Premier League this season to go with 11 assists, meaning the winger has now been involved in exactly half of Leicester Citys 52 goals.Watford, meanwhile, failed to score for the seventh time in their last nine games and they have won only two of 12 league matches since Christmas. However, nine of their 12 defeats have been by just single goal this campaign.Meanwhile, it was Leicesters first-ever top-flight win at Watford, with the only previous Premier League meeting between these two teams at Vicarage Road coming in the 1999/00 campaign when the game ended 1-1.The home sides goal that day came from Nordin Wooter and he remains the only Nordin to have scored in the Premier League, despite the best efforts of Nordin Amrabat, who played in the Saturday Night Football encounter.However, the Moroccan will still have plenty of other chances to become the second Nordin to find the back of the net in the Premier League and both of them would be for the Hornets.It was Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwaters 26th birthday and his 50th Premier League contest on the weekend, while the defensive pairing of Wes Morgan and Robert Huth took their Premier League record when both starting to an impressive Played: 42 Won: 23 Drawn: 12 Lost: 7.The perfect substituteHow many goals has Christian Benteke scored as a substitute, and where does this rank in Premier League history? Paul, Birmingham Jermain Defoe (left) scored his 23rd Premier League goal as a substitute on Saturday Bentekes winner at Selhurst Park on Super Sunday was the fourth time he has has scored from the bench for Liverpool, and his fifth overall, but he has a way to go to match the all-time Premier League substitutes record.Jermain Defoes 23 goals from the bench in the Premier League, one of which came for Sunderland at Southampton on Saturday, makes him the ultimate super sub, ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on 17.Former Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth striker Kanu also has 17, three ahead of Mexican Javier Hernandez (14) from his five-season stint in England with Manchester United.Edin Dzeko then follows on 13, alongside Darren Bent, Victor Anichebe, Robbie Keane, Tore Andre Flo, Andrew Cole and Michael Owen. Most Premier League goals from the bench Jermain Defoe 23 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 17 Kanu 17 Javier Hernandez 14 Red mistAfter a weekend full of red cards, can you tell us which of the ever-present Premier League clubs have seen the most dismissals? Terry, London Liverpools James Milner was one of five players sent off in the Premier League at the weekend James Milners dismissal in the 2-1 win at Palace was only Liverpools second in the league this season and of the seven ever-present Premier League teams, the Reds have been shown the fewest number of red cards (53).Their Merseyside rivals Everton are the unwanted leaders of that mini-table with 82 reds iin 914 games after Kevin Mirallas sending-off against West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.ddddddddddddThe Toffees are closely followed by Arsenal, who suffered their 81st dismissal in Premier League history when Francis Coquelin was shown his marching orders in last weekends north London derby.And completing the list are Chelsea (72), Tottenham Hotspur (59), Manchester United - Juan Matas red card at the Hawthorns on Super Sunday was their 58th in the Premier League - and Aston Villa (54).Liverpool, who have played 914 Premier League fixtures to date, also rank below the likes of Newcastle United (77 reds in 834 games), West Ham United (62 reds in 759 games) and Manchester City (58 reds in 724 games), despite playing far more matches than those teams.But which side has the highest red card to games ratio of Premier League teams to play for five or more seasons? That undesirable tag goes to Blackburn Rovers, whose 76 reds in 696 matches (one every 9.2 games) puts them ahead of all of their rivals.The cleanest side to play five or more Premier League campaigns are Ipswich Town, who had just six players sent off in 202 Premier League contests at a rate of one dismissal every 33.7 games. Most reds in the Premier League After a weekend of dismissals, we look at who has received the highest ratio of Premier League reds Championship stumblesHas any team failed to win the Premier League with a lead of 5+ points at this stage of the season? Jordan, Leicester Leicester are five points clear at the top with nine games remaining this saeson Leicester ended the weekend five points clear of second-placed Spurs with nine games to go after a 1-0 win at Watford.However, although that lead does not seem much, the omens are good in their chase for an unprecedented maiden top-flight title.Arsenal are the only side who have failed to win the Premier League with a five-point (or more) advantage after 29 games, letting it slip in 2002/03 at the hands of Sir Alex Fergusons United.After beating Charlton Athletic 2-0 to establish a five-point cushion between themselves and the Red Devils in March of that season, the Gunners lost at Blackburn.And then draws with Villa, Bolton Wanderers and United themselves, before a 3-2 defeat to Leeds United, saw the title return to Old Trafford.Goals galore...Is the north London derby the highest-scoring Premier League game in history? Liam, Islington The 2-2 draw in Saturdays north London derby means 137 goals have been scored in Premier League meetings between the two sides Arsenals trip to White Hart Lane produced another classic on Saturday lunch time with an entertaining 2-2 draw full of ups and downs, and those four goals did indeed make it the highest-scoring meeting in the Premier League era.A total of 137 goals have been scored in the 48 meetings between the two rivals, ahead of Liverpool against Newcastle (134 goals in 43 matches) and Liverpool versus Tottenham (134 goals in 47 matches).But when taking goals-per-game into account, the north London derby ranks well behind other Premier League clashes where a minimum of 20 games have been played.Its rate of 2.85 goals-per-game is a far cry from Chelsea-Sunderlands 3.66 (106 goals in 29 games), Fulham-Citys 3.42 (82 goals in 24 games) and United-Southamptons 3.35 (114 goals in 34 games).But before Sunderland fans begin claiming their team has been involved in the most entertaining Premier League match-up in history, they wont forgive me for reminding them that theyve been on the end of one or two hidings to bring that average up.Theyve been beaten 6-2 (March 1997), 4-0 (August 1999), 4-0 (March 2002), 5-0 (November 2008) and 7-2 (January 2010) by the Blues during their time in the Premier League.The lowest scoring fixture goes to Villa and Leeds, who have netted just 40 goals in 24 meetings at a rate of only 1.67 goals per game. 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