Getty Images The Raiders enter Thursday Night Football against the depleted Rams with new life and still an outside chance of making the playoffs. It was hard to imagine them even being on the playoff bubble at this point after they fell to 2-7 with a loss to the Colts . They’ve since reeled off three straight wins, including back-to-back OT wins on the road in Denver and Seattle, followed by a seven-point win against the Chargers . While they only have a five percent chance to reach the postseason according to SportsLine projections, they may be closer to going on a run than you think. Here are five reasons the Raiders can make the playoffs: 1. Easier schedule than it looks Las Vegas is 5-7 and two games behind the Jets for the final AFC playoff spot, likely needing to win out or go 4-1 to secure a postseason berth. While the Raiders’ remaining strength of schedule is right around the league average, it may be an easier path than it looks. Their game on Thursday Night Football is against a Rams’ team that has lost six straight and is considering playing Baker Mayfield two days after signing him…. Read full this story
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