4 reasons the Raiders will beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17, and here are four reasons why they will come away with the victory.

There may not be a plethora of ways to overcome a challenge as difficult as the Indianapolis Colts. However, the Las Vegas Raiders must figure out a way to carve out a victory in a matchup that could make or break their challenging 2021 season.

The Silver and Black have been mundane in this second half of the season, which pales in comparison to their dominating and efficient play in the first half. Nevertheless, the Raiders are still in the thick of things as they fight for an improbable playoff berth.

Indianapolis, like the Raiders, are currently dealing with some COVID issues on their roster, though they did get some stars back this week, including linebacker Darius Leonard. There is still no word as to whether or not Carson Wentz will play, but he has not meant much to their offense as of late anyway.

With a challenge that might be one of their most difficult in the 9-6 Colts, let’s dive into four reasons the Raiders can actually pull away with a victory in this Week 17 clash of AFC playoff hopefuls.

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