For the Detroit Lions, the playoffs basically start now.
They've guaranteed at least a .500 record for the first time in a decade, and they control their own playoff fate. And while they're far from a single-elimination situation, it's hard to argue that any loss in the Lions' last three games will be almost cataclysmic to their playoff hopes.
Of course, the Oakland Raiders are effectively in the same position. With their skid, and the Denver Broncos' improbable run, the Raiders now find themselves on the outside looking in.
With both teams facing a must-win situation, each is likely to fall back to their team strength. And if we're talking about the Raiders' team strength, we're talking about the Raiders' running game.
With all due respect to Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (and at this point, how much respect is due?), if the Raiders can't run, the Raiders can't win.
So what do the Lions do to stop it, guarantee a winning season, and step closer to the playoffs?
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/984447-lions-vs-raiders-7-keys-to-stopping-oaklands-run-game
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