Nothing to decide for the Raiders in Week 6
The Raiders are 3-3 with a magic number of 12 and an elimination number of 11 — chasing Steelers for the No. 7 seed (1 game back).
Playoff berthMagic 12 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Las Vegas Raiders. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
Division titleMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Las Vegas Raiders. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Las Vegas Raiders. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Las Vegas Raiders clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Las Vegas Raiders. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
Can the Las Vegas Raiders be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Las Vegas Raiders. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
What is the Las Vegas Raiders magic number right now?
The Las Vegas Raiders magic number is 12 and their elimination number is 11. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.