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Are Raiders and Saints Playoff-Worthy?

NFL Week 18 - It's hard to determine how to feel about the Las Vegas Raiders.

Are they gritty, determined, and inspiring for remaining in the playoff chase despite incredible adversity? Or are they unworthy beneficiaries of an expanded playoff field and some fluky victories abetted by the pandemic and (on Thanksgiving) the referees?

Are the Raiders difficult to root for because of Henry Ruggs and Jon Gruden? Or are they fun to root for because those individuals are long gone and the Raiders who remained persevered instead of giving up?

Are the Raiders interesting because they have found ways to remain in contention despite being a third-quartile team in nearly every category?