Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts: 3 things to watch in Week 17

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Running back Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs for a 62-yard touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Running back Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs for a 62-yard touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /
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Dec 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrate against the Denver Broncos in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrate against the Denver Broncos in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts: 3 things to watch in Week 17

Carr vs Carson

Looking at the two signal-callers in this game, you have to think that the Raiders have a decided advantage with Derek Carr under center. Carson Wentz has been absolutely awful at times this season, even in his team’s victories, whereas the Raiders usually win when No. 4 has himself a good game through the air.

Carr struggles with turnovers or has struggled with them as of late, and the Colts do not really put Wentz in a situation where he is forced to make a play. The Raiders have to get the Colts to situations where Wentz, and not Taylor is forced to beat them, because he has yet to prove he can do so with the Colts.

Overall, this is a matchup that the Raiders should win, as Carr is a much better quarterback than Wentz is at this point. Las Vegas needs this crucial victory if they hope to stay alive in the AFC Playoff picture, and it may come down to whether or not Carr outplays Wentz by a wide margin.