Jets top Raiders to clinch playoff spot

December 31, 2006

New York Jets running back Leon Washington cuts between Oakland Raiders safety Stuart Schweigert, left, and linebacker Thomas Howard (53) as he runs 15 yards for a touchdown during fourth quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-3.

Leon Washington and the rest of the New York Jets were banned from talking about the playoffs all season. Minutes after they clinched an improbable postseason berth with a 23-3 victory over Oakland on Sunday, the rookie running back could hardly contain himself. “Playoffs, playoffs, playoffs — three times for ya,” Washington said with a big grin.


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