On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders will try to upset the Kansas City Chiefs at home. They may have to play without top defensive end Maxx Crosby, who is expected to miss practice for the second day in a row due to a knee injury, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
It should be emphasized that Las Vegas did not practice on Thanksgiving, but Crosby is said to have refused to participate on Thursday.
The Raiders were defeated by the Miami Dolphins 20-13 in Week 11. With a current record of 5-6, Las Vegas is attempting to stay in the postseason picture. Finding a way to win on Sunday would go a long way toward sneaking into the postseason, both in terms of standings and momentum.
If Crosby does not play on Sunday, the Raiders will have a very difficult time winning. He’s a fantastic player that helps to anchor the defense in Las Vegas.
Maxx Crosby’s impact on Raiders
Crosby, 26, is in his sixth year in the NHL. He’s been tough throughout his NFL career, but this injury concern is something to keep an eye on.
Crosby is a two-time Pro Bowler who has established as one of the league’s greatest all-around defenders. He has at least seven sacks in each of his professional seasons, and has at least ten sacks in three of them. Crosby had a career best in sacks in 2022, with 12.5 sacks.
Maxx Crosby has 10.5 sacks so far in 2023. If this injury does not keep him out for an extended period of time, he will have an opportunity to set a new career high.
Crosby’s long-term health is really crucial. He won’t play on Sunday against Kansas City unless the Raiders believe he won’t aggravate his present ailment.
The Raiders’ journey ahead will not be simple. Las Vegas will host the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers following their Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs. The Raiders will next travel to Kansas City on Christmas Day to face the Chiefs.
We will continue to monitor Maxx Crosby and the Raiders and offer developments.
