AFC Power Rankings Week 14: Patriots drop to No. 3

<p>Although they have a worse record, the Raiders get placed above the Colts because of the 35-point differential Indy suffered on Sunday night. The Raiders are still alive in the playoff hunt, but they won’t be for long if Derek Carr throws a hat trick of picks in any of their remaining games. And the remaining games (at Denver, Green Bay, San Diego and at Kansas City) are not exactly a walk in the park.</p> <p>What doomed the Raiders in Week 13 was their terrible fourth quarter in which they surrendered 21 of the Chiefs’ 34 point. Former Raiders safety Tyvon Branch’s pick-six occurred in the fourth quarter, hitting the Raiders and their fan base where it really hurts.</p> <p>If the Raiders find a way to win next week in Denver, they will keep their playoff hopes alive. Otherwise, the goal for Jack Del Rio’s squad will be an 8-8 record.</p>. AFC West. 5-7. Oakland Raiders. 9. player. 28