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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