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Around The NFL: Week 14

Raiders inch closer to playoff berth:



The Raiders now improve to 8-4 and move up a game in the AFC West as the Chargers dropped their game. The Raiders smacked the failing Redskins 22-3 as JaMarcus Russel threw a TD pass with 0 INT. The Raiders take on the Broncos next week in Denver.

Tony Sparano on the hot seat:



Tony Sparano took the league, and the AFC East by storm with his "wildcat" offense. But this year it is fooling no one. The Dolphins have fallen back to their old ways as they are now 1-12 on the season with a 27-20 loss to the Jaguars. We will most likely see a coaching change in the near future.

Giants keep the NFC East race close:



The Giants will not give up on their season as they win their biggest game of the year against their dreaded rival Eagles. The Giants won 17-6 and now move a game up in the standings due to the Redskins and Eagles losses. The Giants sit tied at 2nd with the Redskins and Cowboys.

Matt Cassel goes off on the Bills:



Matt Cassel has struggled in his new home in Kansas City, but this week he went back to his Patriots days as he threw for 432 yards and 4 TD with 0 INT. The Chiefs kept their playoff hopes alive with a 44-16 beatdown to the Bills. The Chiefs now sit at 7-6 forthe season.

Playoff Picture-

DIVSION LEADERS
8-5
10-3
11-2
11-2

WILD CARD LEADERS
10-3
8-5

IN THE HUNT
7-6
7-6
7-6

DIVISION LEADERS
8-5
7-6
10-3
8-5

WILD CARD LEADERS
9-4
7-6

IN THE HUNT
7-6
6-7
6-7