NFL Week 17 Predictions: Teams That Will Emerge Victorious in Divisional Clashes

Several divisional matchups in Week 17 of the NFL season will determine who gets into the playoffs and who heads into the offseason wondering what could have been.

With one week left in the regular season, it all comes down to this.

Here are three teams I see emerging from divisional clashes victorious.

Oakland Raiders (8-7)

The Raiders face the San Diego Chargers in Oakland in Week 17.

While the Raiders certainly aren't perfect, the Chargers have been wildly inconsistent all season long, rattling off three straight wins before deciding to lay an egg against the Detroit Lions in Week 16.

The Chargers are 2-5 on the road this season, further highlighting their apparent inability to play to their potential when the pressure mounts.

On top of this, the Chargers have problems against the rush, which won't bode well against a Raiders team that stresses the run.

Denver Broncos (8-7)

This should be a close game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs have played much better in the last two weeks under interim head coach Romeo Crennel, handing the Green Bay Packers their first loss of the season in Week 16.

In the end, I expect Tim Tebow to limit his turnovers and do just enough to lead the Broncos to victory, with the defense helping along the way.

New York Giants (8-7)

The Giants look better than the Dallas Cowboys at this point, and that is all that matters in what has been a back-and-forth race.

The Cowboys are coming off an embarrassing 20-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. This loss came in Dallas before the Cowboys' loyal fans and owner Jerry Jones.

I expect the Cowboys to crumble in New York, including quarterback Tony Romo, as Eli Manning helps the Giants capture the NFC East.