Through All The Drama, Raiders Prevail

In a season where nothing ever came easy for the Las Vegas Raiders, it's fitting that in a game that would decide their playoff fate, that their spot would have to be truly earned.

It would have to be earned against a team that was just as determined as they were in the Los Angeles Chargers, a team that never went away even when being down, 29-14.

It was a classic see-saw affair, watching the Raiders seemingly put their hold on the game only to watch the Chargers take it right back.

Even when the Raiders in the game held the Chargers to 4-for-18 on third downs, the Chargers were able to go 6-for-7 on fourth down.

Even when the Raiders were able to finally win the turnover battle, the game still comes down to the last possession of overtime.

In a season that was full of resilience, it wasn't going to take anything less.

But interim head coach Rich Bisaccia, quarterback Derek Carr and the team delivered, sending the Raiders to the playoffs for only the second time in nearly two decades.

It's a testament to the will of this team, one that, despite all of the hardships overcome and a mid-season lull, never wavered in pursuit of its collective goal.

The Raiders can finally say that they didn't wilt in the biggest moments, that they were able to finish the job and leave no doubt as to why they were able to.

Because this team will fight in a way that personifies what it means to be part of the Silver and Black.

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