3 games to keep an eye on for the Las Vegas Raiders slim playoff chances

Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches game action against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches game action against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland stumbled late against Baltimore last week. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland stumbled late against Baltimore last week. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns at New York Giants

The Raiders need Colt McCoy and Freddie Kitchens to do a number against their former team on Sunday night, a quest that could be too much for Joe Judge’s New York Giants. The Giants have a stellar defense, and they should be able to make plays against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, but this offense is going to be putrid with Daniel Jones and Jason Garrett out.

In a game that seems so long ago after the Raiders’ recent struggles, the Silver and Black actually went into Cleveland and beat these same Browns 16-6. That game could prove huge if the dominoes fall into place, as the Browns have nine wins, and have a tough two-game stretch to close the season after the Giants game.

Finally, keep an eye on that Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans game. The Titans have nine wins this season and are playing great football, but the Lions will have Matthew Stafford under center, and as we know, anything can happen when he starts slinging the football around the yard.

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