Jack Del Rio took over an Oakland Raider team that had not made the playoffs in 12 years. The best record over that span was 8-8. The Raiders enter week nine with a 4-4 record and a legitimate chance to make a run at the playoffs. Mike Zimmer took over the Vikings before the 2014 season. After a 7-9 record, in his first season, the Vikings already have a 6-2 mark and are tied with the Green Bay Packers for first place, in the NFC North. This game is more of a must win for the Raiders as they are battling the rest of the AFC for a wildcard. The Vikings still have two games against the Packers that could determine first place.