Each week, they prove they're legit. 2. Lions (No. 2; 5-2): This year's visit from the Vikings will have a much different vibe than last year's. 3. Rams (No. 3; 5-2): They may be facing a rookie quarterback in his first start coming out of their bye week.

The NFL Week 9 schedule is a pivotal one for many teams, who face must-win games.

The Patriots had another feel-good win on Sunday when they crushed the Browns, 32-13, to improve to 6-2.

Winning a fifth straight game on Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns to improve to 6-2 on the year, the club of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel remains in the No. 2 seed in the AFC.