3. oakland raiders at denver broncos
The Raiders need plenty of help. If they beat the Broncos, the Titans lose to the Texans, the Steelers lose to the Ravens, the Colts win, and either the Bears, Lions, Chargers, or Patriots win or tie, then the Raiders get into the playoffs.
Why should the Texans care
It would be an easier opponent for them to face in the wild-card round. Houston vanquished the Raiders Oct. 27 with a 27-24 score.