NFL Playoff Picture: Why Oakland Raiders Are as Good as Done

To reach the postseason, the 8-7 Oakland Raiders will need some help.

The Raiders must first beat or tie the San Diego Chargers in Week 17 to have any chance of advancing to the postseason. That won't be an easy task, as San Diego has won three of their last four games, and except for getting smoked by the Detroit Lions 38-10 in Week 16, the Chargers have been playing as well as anyone over the past month.

The Raiders have the chance to get in as both a wild card or the AFC West champion. They can win the West two ways. If they beat the Charge...

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