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Cody Manning

Colts vs. Raiders: 5 things to watch in Week 17

The Indianapolis Colts (9-6) are welcoming the Las Vegas Raiders (8-7) to Lucas Oil Stadium for their last home game of the regular season.

There is still a slight chance they can host a playoff game if the Tennessee Titans were to lose their final two games and Indianapolis wins both of theirs. A win on Sunday will clinch the playoffs and will complete their rise from the hole they were in back in the fall.

Las Vegas is still fighting for their playoff hopes despite all the drama that they have dealt with throughout the season. The two franchises have faced against each other every season during the Frank Reich era. The Colts won two of those three matchups which included their most recent one during the 2020 season.

After relying on backups for their win over the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis will be getting some reinforcements for the game because of the change in COVID protocols in the NFL.

They should be entering the matchup with a lot of confidence and will be looking to ride that win into another one. Here are my top five things to watch for when these two teams clash on Sunday:

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