Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner told reporters Friday he's still uncertain whether he'll play in Monday Night Football against the 49ers

Last weekend's loss against the Seattle Seahawks proved that the Colts can still hang with top teams, no matter who's under center. It's hard to believe that a roster this talented could waste an eight-win start, but it's looking more and more probable.

In the overall AFC playoff picture, they are one game back of the 9-5 Houston Texans for the final wildcard spot. Using The Athletic's playoff simulator, the Colts' playoff chances now sit at just 8%. Their odds of winning the division are at 1%.

The Colts are trying to keep pace in the playoff race. Here's a look at the latest odds, updated AFC playoff picture and remaining schedule.

Rivers is set to start for the first time since the Colts' last playoff game on Jan. 9, 2021, when they played the Buffalo Bills.

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So, looking at the charts, if the Colts go 3 – 0, they have approximately a one in three chance to make the playoffs as the division winner, the 6th seed, or the 7th seed. It would mean that there was only a 2% chance that they were excluded from the tourney.