Photos: Top twenty Philip Rivers hate tweets after Broncos' playoffs win

What made yesterday's 24-17 Broncos win over the Chargers even more satisfying for Denver fans was the opportunity to see QB Philip Rivers, the man we love to hate, laid low after a week of hype about San Diego supposedly being a team of destiny thanks to Rivers's bolo-tie mojo...

By Michael Roberts

January 13, 2014

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What made yesterday's 24-17 Broncos win over the Chargers even more satisfying for Denver fans was the opportunity to see QB Philip Rivers, the man we love to hate, laid low after a week of hype about San Diego supposedly being a team of destiny thanks to Rivers's bolo-tie mojo.

Afterward, jubilant Broncos boosters expressed their joy on Twitter in ways that may have made Rivers shed a few more tears. Look below to see our twenty faves, accompanied by screen captures from the victory.

Number 20:

There are few sights more satisfying than Philip Rivers losing. #GoBroncos
— Josh Collinsworth (@jjcollinsworth) January 13, 2014

Number 19:

Broncos in the AFC Championship game while Phillip Rivers and the Chargers cry their way back to San Diego. Can't beat that! #GoBroncos
— FiFyeFoFum (@fyeguy20) January 13, 2014

Number 18:

See you next year Philip Cry-Me-a-Rivers! #GoBroncos #CheeringforPeyton pic.twitter.com/hv0wpK2VOs
— Sean Montoya (@smontoya30) January 13, 2014

Number 17:

@kristoffstjohn1 well there is always next year. Maybe Mr. Rivers will stop the fit throwing by then. See you on tv ;) #GoBroncos
— Bree Miller (@BreeMiller78) January 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting down the top twenty Philip Rivers hate tweets after the Broncos' playoffs win. Number 16:

I've never seen a grown man stomp his feet and throw tantrums like Rivers! #gobroncos #denver #SuperBowl http://t.co/7vCiInxWWC
— Christi Barker (@CajunLove288) January 13, 2014

Number 15:

It looked like Rivers was hiding under his blankie sucking his thumb. CRY BABY RIVERS! #GOBRONCOS @chargers suck
— Brad Sill (@megabasstackle) January 13, 2014

Number 14:

GOODBYE PHYLIS!! GO HOME!! CRY ME RIVERS!! YOUR TEARS SUSTAIN ME!! BRING ON UGGS!! #GOBRONCOS #RiversSucks #UnitedInOrange. #Redemption
— Trevor Evans (@tlevans) January 13, 2014

Number 13:

Philip Rivers kept his helmet on after his loss against the Broncos so the cameras couldn't see his tears. #whatababy #gobroncos #timetoride
— Reece Davidson (@reecedavidson99) January 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting down the top twenty Philip Rivers hate tweets after the Broncos' playoffs win. Number 12:

Buh-bye Philip Rivers. You can leave the bolo tie here in #BroncosCountry where it belongs. #TimeToRide #GoBroncos http://t.co/FB4gYlV0de
— Dylan Roberts (@DRobCO) January 13, 2014

Number 11:

Enjoy the plane ride home Rivers. You big baby. #GoBroncos
— Edie Adelstein (@EdieAdelstein) January 13, 2014

Number 10:

Way to suck Rivers #GoBroncos
— Trey Currey (@trey_currey) January 13, 2014

Number 9:

Sent Rivers home to cry into his bolo tie. Yes!!! #GoBroncos
— Andy Lacerte (@AndyLacerte) January 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting down the top twenty Philip Rivers hate tweets after the Broncos' playoffs win. Number 8:

#rivers dons his #cloakofshame #gobroncos! http://t.co/XkzGxjGP8x
— Sean O'Harte (@seanoharte) January 13, 2014

Number 7:

Rivers threw more fits than completions #GiganticCrybaby #GOBRONCOS
— Fat Mike (@FatMike626) January 13, 2014

Number 6:

Who looks better in a #Bolo me or Phillip Rivers. #GoBroncos #OnlyWinnersGetWings pic.twitter.com/FhzZinW9hM
— byron chamberlain (@bc_chamberlain) January 13, 2014

Number 5:

Hahahh fuck the chargers and that baby Rivers #GoBroncos
— Daniel Fonseca (@McDaniel_yeeeee) January 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting down the top twenty Philip Rivers hate tweets after the Broncos' playoffs win. Number 4:

Seeing Phillip Rivers pout is the greatest thing ever. #CryBitch #GoBroncos
— Paco (@tupaco_) January 13, 2014

Number 3:

Phillip Rivers, get your hind parts outta my stadium and take your team with you!!! #gobroncos
— Fernando Lyons (@nandolyons) January 13, 2014

Number 2:

Suck it, Phillip Rivers! #BleedBlueAndOrange #Broncos #GoBroncos
— Jasmin Tower (@jsmntwrxo) January 13, 2014

Number 1:

Rivers is a douche. Time for him to go home. #GoBroncos !!!!!! :)
— Kelsey Stephenson (@xkelsey_nicolex) January 13, 2014

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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