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Kevin Hickey

Colts vs. Raiders: Staff picks and predictions in Week 17

The Indianapolis Colts (9-6) will be hosting the Las Vegas Raiders (8-7) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday for a Week 17 matchup that has heavy playoff implications.

The Colts can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Raiders on Sunday. They are still in wait-and-see mode when it comes to the status of quarterback Carson Wentz, who remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Even with the likelihood of being activated on Saturday, Wentz still has to clear the league’s protocol on Sunday morning in order to play.

That said, the majority of players have returned from the COVID-19 list throughout the week.

As Vegas sees the Colts as 6.5-point favorites at home, the experts around the league are also siding with Indy taking home a big win on Sunday.

Here’s how the Colts Wire staff sees this game shaking out in Week 17:

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