Despite having not missed a game this season, the Las Vegas Raiders’ game-wrecking defensive end, Maxx Crosby was officially listed as ‘doubtful’ on the team’s final injury report prior to Week 12 on Friday. Obviously, ‘doubtful’ does not spell good news for the Raiders, or their chances against divisional opponents and Super Bowl champions, the 7-3 Kansas City Chiefs.
However, somehow, with the same pure determination that turned him from a 4th round draft pick into a top 5 NFL edge rusher who netted a contract worth nearly $100 million in 2022 – and is still underpaid, Maxx Crosby could well actually play on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo.
Against all odds, #Raiders Pro Bowl edge Maxx Crosby is pushing to play against the #Chiefs and there is a realistic chance he makes it happen, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Crosby is listed as doubtful with a knee injury. He’d be the first “doubtful” player to go this season. pic.twitter.com/fIRcdOhgzU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 26, 2023
What Does This Mean For The Las Vegas Raiders Defence?
Everything. Plain and simple.
Maxx Crosby has had another phenomenal season, racking up 10.5 sacks in 11 games this season, only 2.5 behind league leader, Myles Garrett. Beyond that is his simple constant effect on games, both in continuous pressure and playmaking against the quarterback, and viciously stopping the run.
In fact, Brian Baldinger famously said last year that Maxx Crosby had his vote for NFL Defensive Player of the Year because he did not take a snap off. And for a man who puts 200% into every rep, that is truly remarkable.
Moreover, unlike Joey Bosa, who has Khalil Mack, or TJ Watt, who has Alex Highsmith, or Nick Bosa who has Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the interior – Maxx Crosby does not have any pass rushers of note alongside him to take double teams away from him. He faces maximum protection every time, and still manages to wreak havoc against virtually every offensive line he faces.
Let’s see if “Mad Maxx” Crosby manages to hopefully make it out onto the field on Sunday, where the Raiders are 9 point underdogs hosting the Kansas City Chiefs.
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