Oakland Raiders: Sometimes Divisional Dominance Just Isn’t Enough

The Raiders hold a perfect 5-0 record against their divisional rivals out-scoring them 184 to 97 and are looking to make it a perfect 6-0 with a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.

And as I'm sure you know, the Raiders are no longer playing for a spot in the playoffs, while the Chiefs are.

For both teams, this game means almost nothing. The Raiders are playing for bragging rights and the Chiefs may or may not be playing to hold onto the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.

Strangely, even if the Raiders sweep the division, they will not make the playoffs. Hell, if the Chargers beat the Broncos next week, the Raiders can sweep the division placing third in a four team division.

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