The Colts entering Sunday’s game had an 8% chance of making the playoffs, according to the New York Times Playoff Simulator.
So who should Colts fans root for today?
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If the Colts beat the 49ers, their odds of making the playoffs rise to 17%; lose, and their odds drop to 3%. but…
Even if the Colts lose on Monday night, they have a 40% chance of making the playoffs if they beat Jacksonville and Houston in the final two weeks of the season.
If the Colts win, they have a 98% chance of making the playoffs. With Philip Rivers at quarterback, the Colts have a slim chance of winning — that’s where the 8% comes from — but there’s still a chance.
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This article originally appeared in the Indianapolis Star: Can the Colts make the NFL playoffs?