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Originally Posted by Mattyk
The Raiders aren't getting into the playoffs. The AFC is just too loaded. The AFC East alone could produce 3 playoff teams. Besides, adding JC and Rock suddenly has people worried about the Raiders making the playoffs? C'mon.
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I could see them being 2nd behind San Diego. I don't expect that Denver or KC will challenge much this year, and, excluding our game, Cable seems to have Oakland buying in. I doubt they will win a playoff game, but with the AFC East battling to the bone, an easier division schedule could give Oakland a backdoor shot at a 9-7 wildcard.
My crazy scenario which would be awesome (but unlikely) to see: Oakland v Redskins in a rematch of SB XVIII with the Redskins winning in the new playoff format when McNabb completes a 4th and 31, then throws a TD to Kelly after Oakland settled for a 35 yd field goal on their first OT possession. Final score Oakland 24, Skins 27, in Dallas' new stadium where cowboys fans held a mass Jim, err Jerry, Jones ritual right before the game.