Head coach Chris Ramsey admitted it is "imperative'' QPR keep pace with their relegation rivals, after losing ground on Aston Villa across the midweek fixtures with a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.
Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez guided Arsenal to a routine victory at Loftus Road, despite Charlie Austin striking back late on.
Rangers host Tottenham at Loftus Road on Saturday, with boss Ramsey admitting his side can ill afford a fourth consecutive home loss.
"The last thing we want to do is start getting detached,'' said Ramsey. "So it's imperative that doesn't happen.
"Everything is in cup-final mode now. We wouldn't want that because that in itself creates anxiety and doesn't allow you to play in a smooth way.
"When I embarked on this situation I didn't think it was going to be a walk in the park.
"The players themselves know they have an obligation to the fans and to the owners to put in performances for the next few games.''