Nine weeks into the XFL season, the haves and have-nots are pretty well-delineated.The cream of the crop lives in the XFL North, where the 7-1 D.C. Defenders, Ian Cole Jersey 6-2 St. Louis Battlehawks, and 5-3 Seattle Sea Dragons all look like they have legitimate chances to make a run.The XFL South, meanwhile, has the Houston Roughnecks leading the way at 5-3 as the Brahmas and Guardians continue to scuffle. It's been a rough year for San Antonio and Orlando, who will play each other here in Week 9.The matchup to circle is, of course, Battlehawks vs. Sea Dragons, which has huge playoff implications. The Sea Dragons hope to draw even in the standings with a win, whereas a lo s would clinch the second seed to the Battlehawks.MORE:Here is your primer for all of the Week 9 action that the XFL has to offer.MORE:Saturday, April 15Time (ET)MatchupChannel12:30 p.m.Vegas Vipers vs. Houston RoughnecksABC/ESPN+7 p.m.Orlando Guardians vs. San Antonio BrahmasESPN2/ESPN+Sunday, April 16Time (ET)MatchupChannelNoonArlington Renegades vs. D.C. DefendersESPN/ESPN+3 p.m.Seattle Sea Dragons vs. Alex Beaucage Men Jersey St. Louis BattlehawksESPN/ESPN+Vegas Vipers vs. Houston RoughnecksDate:Saturday, April 15Kickoff:12:30 p.m. ETTV channel:ABCLive stream:,This game doesn't have much to say in the way of the standings, as the Roughnecks have already clinched a berth in the South Division Championship.With that being said, it will be a solid litmus test. Houston snapped a three-game losing streak, and the Roughnecks are trying to get into the postseason with momentum. To do that, it will have to close out strong against both Vegas and Arlington down the stretch.Orlando Guardians vs. San Antonio BrahmasDate:Saturday, April 15Kickoff: 7p.m. ETTV channel:ESPN2Live stream:,There's not a lot to say about this game. These are two teams who have just struggled to put anything together all season, and that's reflected in the standings. The Brahmas' first win of the season Alexander Kerfoot Women Jersey came against the now 1-7 Guardians, a 30-12 rout.The Guardians will look to even the season series, as they try to put something together down the final stretch. This season hasn't gone as these teams planned, but if nothing else Orlando can settle the score.Arlington Renegades vs. D.C. DefendersDate:Sunday, April 16Kickoff: NoonETTV channel:ESPNLive stream:,D.C. has already clinched a playoff berth, but Arlington does have something to play for. The Renegades can clinch a showdown against the Roughnecks with a win this weekend, meaning this game has big implications for a Texas Lanny McDonald Kids Jersey Showdown.The Defenders' only lo s of the season remains a frankly baffling one against the Guardians. They'll look to avoid further flukes as the regular season comes to a close.Seattle Sea Dragons Samuel Girard Kids Jersey vs. St. Louis BattlehawksDate:Sunday, April 16Kickoff:3 p.m. ETTV Channel:ESPNLive stream:,With most of the playoff scenarios set or nearly set, this is easily the biggest game on the slate.The Battlehawks eked out a win against the Sea Dragons in Week 2 behind a furious comeback in a 20-18 final. If St. Louis wins Sunday, it clinches a date with the Defenders in the North Division Championship.If the Sea Dragons win, they'd move into a tie for second in the standings. This is the game to watch if you're looking for a game with huge playoff implications.