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Charles Woodson named AFC defensive player of the week

Charles Woodson, Sio Moore

Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) celebrates with outside linebacker Sio Moore (55) after tackling Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

AP

The Raiders finally won a game, so it’s only right to let them extend the party.

Veteran safety Charles Woodson was named AFC defensive player of the week, for his role in last week’s win over the Chiefs, which snapped a year-long losing streak.

The 17th-year safety had nine tackles (three for a loss), a sack and broke up a pass in the Raiders’ 24-20 win over the Chiefs.

The sack also put him in an exclusive club, as he became the first player with 50 interceptions and 20 sacks.