Wild Night In Oakland For What Could Be Raiders' Farewell

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The Raiders beat the Broncos 27-14 in an "MNF" contest that may have marked their final game in Oakland, as "uncertainty hovered over" the home finale. Players "repeatedly formed Oakland 'O' signs with their hands." Oakland-born RB Marshawn Lynch "lit the ceremonial torch before kickoff, and heavy security lined the stands." After the final seconds, Raiders coach Jon Gruden "headed for the 'Black Hole' to greet fans." RB Doug Martin said, "It was possibly the last time the Raiders will be in Oakland, and we wanted to make sure we came out with that win" (S.F. CHRONICLE, 12/25).

For more scenes from the crowd, the San Jose MERCURY NEWS sent beat writer Matt Schneidman into Section 106: "My Night In The Black Hole."