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Raiders Clinch Playoff Berth: Latest Comments and Reaction
- Updated: December 19, 2016
For the first time since 2002, the Oakland Raiders are heading to the postseason. Their 19-16 win over the San Diego Chargers clinched at least a wild-card berth Sunday.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noted what made this such a special moment:
At long last, #Raiders are going to the playoffs. Jack Del Rio, longtime fan, takes his team to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 19, 2016
Losses by the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos in Week 14 helped Oakland move back into sole possession of first place in the AFC West with two weeks remaining.
The team celebrated the moment on its official Twitter account:
We have clinched a playoff berth. #ReturnToGreatness pic.twitter.com/zd5wC7JpA6
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 19, 2016
Bleacher Report and the NFL account both joined in for the celebration:
Just Clinch, Baby! The @Raiders are rolling into the playoffs for the first time since 2002! pic.twitter.com/dks7gHbT5t
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 19, 2016
For the first time since 2002…The @RAIDERS are playoff-bound! #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/wR2xPAHtyk
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