Heading into Week 17, the Colts hold on the final AFC Wildcard playoff spot is quite precarious. Indianapolis sits atop a logjam of 8-7 and 7-8 teams vying for that final postseason slot, essentially making Sunday’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) a must-win.
The Colts know they need to win Sunday. What’s unclear is who their opponent will be at Lucas Oil Stadium. Yes, Indianapolis will play the Raiders, but which version of the Raiders will show up?
It’s true that every team in the NFL shows some variability in their performances from week to week.