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NFL power rankings, Week 11: 32 teams’ playoff picture outlook

By Peter Panacy

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens waves at the crowd after the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens waves at the crowd after the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during pregame warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during pregame warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

team. 28. . 5-4, 2nd in AFC West. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 11

W, 26-24 vs. Chargers

This is not a drill: The Raiders are just half a game behind the Chiefs in the AFC West. Repeat, this is not a drill.

It’s crazy to think Oakland would be in this position so late in 2019, and head coach Jon Gruden’s squad gets a nice little NFL power rankings boost after knocking off the Chargers, who are still on both teams’ collective tail, on Thursday Night Football.

The Chargers will have their chance to get revenge on the Raiders in Week 16, which could play a crucial role in Oakland’s playoff hopes. And keep an eye on that Week 13 bout against the Chiefs, too, which could ultimately determine who winds up winning the AFC West.

Meanwhile, look for the Raiders to continue their recent hot streak against bad teams, the Bengals and Jets, in Weeks 11 and 12, respectively.