The Chargers defeated the Raiders by the score of 31-14, but did it increase their chances of making the playoffs on Sunday?
Here’s a look at how Los Angeles’ win over Las Vegas impacts its playoff chances.
Chargers playoff odds
Sitting at 8-4 going after the win, the Chargers have a 62% chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic’s Playoff Simulator. They entered Week 13 with a 64% chance. The Texans’ win over the Colts slightly reduced their odds. Los Angeles is in a three-way tie with the Colts and Bills, both 8-4.
Chargers remaining schedule
The Chargers will face the NFL’s 3rd-hardest schedule the remainder of the season, per Tankathon. They have four matchups remaining against teams with winning records, as well as the Chiefs.
Below is a look at Los Angeles’ remaining opponents:
Week 14: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 17: vs. Houston Texans
Week 18: at Denver Broncos
AFC West standings
The Chargers entered Week 12 in second place in the standings. They remain there, and are two games back from first place in the division.
Denver Broncos (10-2)Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)AFC playoff pictureDenver Broncos (10-2; AFC West leaders)New England Patriots (10-2; AFC East leaders)Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4; AFC South leaders)Baltimore Ravens (6-6; AFC North leaders)Los Angeles Chargers (8-4; wild card No. 1)Indianapolis Colts (8-4; wild card No. 2)Buffalo Bills (8-4; wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Houston Texans (7-5), Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6), Kansas City Chiefs (6-6), Miami Dolphins (5-7)