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3 teams to root for in Week 14 as the Raiders continue playoff push

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders walks on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders walks on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Raiders fans need to actually root for Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

3 teams to root for in Week 14 as the Raiders continue playoff push

Kansas City Chiefs

As much as it pains me to write this, Raider Nation will actually have to be hoping for a Kansas City Chiefs win in terms of their place in the Wild Card. Winning the AFC West is almost an impossibility at this point, and with Patrick Mahomes and company taking on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the Chiefs coming away with the win actually helps the Raiders more.

Of course, winning the AFC West would be great, but when you look at the schedule remaining, and the records, a Wild Card is the only way the Silver and Black are getting in. The Raiders will get their shot at the Dolphins in a few weeks at home, but for now, the hope is that the Chiefs can go on the road and get a crucial victory for their rival.

Mahomes is playing at an MVP level right now, and the Dolphins have looked very beatable since they turned to Tua Tagovailoa under center. Kansas City is also looking to catch the Pittsburgh Steelers for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so there is no way they are taking their feet off the gas against the Dolphins.

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