OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Peyton Manning's three TD passes Sunday lifted Indianapolis to a 31-26 victory over Oakland and moved the Colts closer to the AFC South title.
Manning went 16-of-30 through the air for 179 yards and two interceptions as the Colts (9-6) won their third straight game and put themselves in the driver's seat in the division.
Coupled with Jacksonville's loss Sunday, the Colts now need only to defeat Tennessee next week to clinch the AFC South title.
Dominic Rhodes gained 98 yards on 17 carries and Joseph Addai came back from a seven-game injury absence to rush for 45 yards and a score on 12 carries.
Jason Campbell threw for 231 yards and and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough for the Raiders (7-8), who were officially eliminated from post-season contention.
