After a much-needed win in Cleveland, the Raiders sit in the 10th seed in the AFC with postseason hopes alive thanks to a Daniel Carlson game-winning field goal.
Looking at the playoff picture through FiveThirtyEight's predictions, the Silver and Black currently have an 11% chance at getting into the postseason. That number jumps to 20% with a win over Denver, of which the Raiders have a projected 53% chance of winning. As it stands, the Silver and Black have a shot at getting the fifth, sixth or seventh seeds.
In order to move up to the seventh seed this week, the Raiders will need to win plus: a Bills loss to the Patriots, a Ravens loss to the Bengals and a Steelers loss to the Chiefs.
Every game from here on out is pivotal for the Raiders, especially the two upcoming division contests against the Broncos and Chargers. The conference is wide open for changes to playoff seeding within the next three weeks with five teams at 8-6 and four at 7-7.
Take a look at the full AFC standings below:
| Current AFC Standings | Upcoming Games |
|---|---|
| 1. Kansas City Chiefs (10-4) | vs. Steelers, at Bengals, at Broncos |
| 2. New England Patriots (9-5) | vs. Bills, vs. Jaguars, at Dolphins |
| 3. Tennessee Titans (9-5) | vs. 49ers, vs. Dolphins, at Texans |
| 4. Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) | vs. Ravens, vs. Chiefs, at Browns |
| 5. Indianapolis Colts (8-6) | at Cardinals, vs. Raiders, at Jaguars |
| 6. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) | at Texans, vs. Broncos, at Raiders |
| 7. Buffalo Bills (8-6) | at Patriots, vs. Falcons, vs. Jets |
| 8. Baltimore Ravens (8-6) | at Bengals, vs. Rams, vs. Steelers |
| 9. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6-1) | at Chiefs, vs. Browns, at Ravens |
| 10. Las Vegas Raiders (7-7) | vs. Broncos, at Colts, vs. Chargers |
| 11. Miami Dolphins (7-7) | at Saints, at Titans, vs. Patriots |
| 12. Cleveland Browns (7-7) | at Packers, at Steelers, vs. Bengals |
| 13. Denver Broncos (7-7) | at Raiders, at Chargers, vs. Chiefs |
| 14. New York Jets (3-11) – eliminated from playoffs | vs. Jaguars, vs. Buccaneers, at Bills |
| 15. Houston Texans (3-11) – eliminated from playoffs | vs. Chargers, at 49ers, vs. Titans |
| 16. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-12) – eliminated from playoffs | at Jets, at Patriots, vs. Colts |
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 15 victory against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's (4) jersey in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas' (92) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber's (31) helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Jerseys and pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's (13) locker prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson's (2) helmet on the bench before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders returners huddle in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) huddles with teammates in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates with wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) celebrates with safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) signs a jerseys to swap with a member of the Cleveland Browns after the regular season away game.
