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Oakland Raiders can end 14-year playoff drought this weekend (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders can clinch their first playoff berth since 2002 this weekend, while the Patriots and Seahawks can also punch their ticket to the postseason.

The Raiders (10-2) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) Thursday night and can end their 14-year postseason drought with a:

-win plus a Miami loss or tie against Arizona.

-win plus a Denver loss at Tennessee.

-tie plus a Miami loss plus a Baltimore loss at New England.

-tie plus a Miami loss plus a Pittsburgh loss or tie at Buffalo.