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Wednesday Morning Storylines: Contenders And Pretenders Are A Thing

The top teams in both conferences are beginning to appear as the halfway point in the NFL season has come and gone. Which teams are for real?

Contenders and pretenders might be one of the most overused phrases in sports journalism, but the NFL sees the phrase used more than most. By Week 9, teams have shown what they are and are not capable of, and teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Read on and find out which teams have impressed thus far.

The AFC Appears to be a Two-Horse Race

With the Patriots on their bye this week, the game of the week in the AFC was between the two teams at the top of the AFC West, the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos.