Raiders: 3 teams to root for in Week 13 as the playoff race heats up

Nov 26, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Derrick Henry needs to run all over the Browns in Week 13 Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Derrick Henry needs to run all over the Browns in Week 13 Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders: 3 teams to root for in Week 13 as the playoff race heats up

Tennessee Titans

Finally, we take a look at the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans, who steamrolled over the Indianapolis Colts last weekend. This weekend, Derrick Henry and company will take on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns, who currently stand at 8-3, and still have games against the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers left on their schedule.

Las Vegas already has a win in hand against the Browns, which could prove to be huge down the stretch. The Raiders control their own destiny when you look at the schedule, as they have a lighter schedule, and can do their own dirty work with wins against the Colts and the Dolphins.

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Of course, the main thing the Raiders need to do this weekend is beat the winless Jets,  because if they cannot do that, they do not belong in the playoff discussion. The fan base went down this road last year, seeing a 6-4 start disappear and turn into 7-9, but the Raiders can start moving in the right direction inside MetLife on Sunday.