The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) are still in control of their own playoff destiny with two games remaining in the 2023 regular season.
Coming off a rough loss on the road, the Colts will be looking to bounce back at home against a Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) squad that has found new life under interim head coach Antonio Pierce.
While the focus for the Colts will be solely on winning their game, we can take a look at how Indy can get some help in the playoff race through the other games on the Week 17 slate.
Here’s the rooting guide in Week 17 as the Colts make their final playoff push:
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
Root: Patriots
The Bills are currently one spot ahead of the Colts in the wild-card race, but the Colts currently have the better conference record. A Colts win and a Bills loss would bump them above them in the standings.
Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs
Root: Kansas City Chiefs
The Bengals hold the head-to-head over the Colts and are still in the hunt as one of the four 8-7 teams so it would benefit Indy if the Bengals lose.
Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Root: Panthers
The Colts need a big upset from the Panthers considering Indy is tied for the division lead with the Jaguars and Houston Texans.
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Root: Titans
Regardless of whether the Colts win or lose this week, fans should be looking for the Titans to win given the Week 18 matchup between the Colts and Texans on deck.
