Generated just 4 QB pressures on 73 pass rushes (3rd-most) this season | 5.5% pressure rate (career-low)

Maxx Crosby recorded 6 pressures and a sack on 29 pass rushes (20.7% pressure rate).

Decent showing in blowout loss

Crosby recorded seven tackles in Sunday's 38-10 loss at Buffalo.

Analysis: In a game where Las Vegas as a whole struggled to do pretty much anything, Crosby wasn't able to get to the quarterback as a pass rusher. However, he did partially make up for that in IDP leagues by posting a solid tackle total. Game script should be a bit more favorable in Week 3 when Crosby and the Raiders host Pittsburgh.

Records sack in Week 1 victory

Crosby notched five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Crosby's first-down sack just past the midway point of the second quarter ultimately helped stall a Broncos drive, as they were forced to punt three plays later. Crosby will steer the Raiders' pass rush again in Week 2 versus the Bills, while fellow defensive end Chandler Jones (personal) possibly remains away from the team.

Headed back to Pro Bowl

Crosby racked up five tackles (three solo) and a sack in the Raiders' season finale against the Chiefs, finishing his 2022 campaign with 89 total tackles (58 solo), 12.5 sacks, four passes defensed and three forced fumbles in 17 games.

Analysis: Crosby earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod on the back of his 12.5-sack output, though he also beat his previous single-season high of 56 tackles by 33 takedowns in 2022. The Eastern Michigan product signed a four-year extension with Las Vegas last offseason, so he's slated to remain a leader on this defense in 2023.

Adds 1.5 sacks Sunday

Crosby recorded four tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks during Sunday's 40-34 overtime win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Being one of the few defensive linemen in the league who can play every defensive snap, not to mention in an overtime game, Crosby logged 1.5 sacks in Week 12 and now has 4.5 across his last four contests. The 25-year-old is well on track to make his second consecutive Pro-Bowl appearance, as he's already collected career highs in both tackles (67) and sacks (10.5) in just 11 games played.

Two sacks in overtime win

Crosby recorded six tackles (five solo), including two sacks, and one forced fumble during Sunday's 22-16 overtime win against the Broncos.

Analysis: Crosby notched two of the Raiders' three sacks on quarterback Russell Wilson, marking his third multi-sack outing of the season. After forcing a fumble that was recovered by the Broncos in the second quarter, the Pro Bowl defensive end blocked Denver's ensuring field-goal attempt to end the first half. Crosby has been a star in Las Vegas' leaky defense this season, recording a career-high 63 tackles to go along with nine sacks and two passes defended through 10 games. The ascending pass rusher…read more

Team-high 10 tackles in loss

Crosby recorded 10 tackles (four solo), including one sack, during Sunday's 25-20 defeat versus the Colts.

Analysis: With linebackers Denzel Perryman (hip) inactive and Divine Deablo (forearm) on IR, Crosby logged double-digit stops for the first time since the team's season opener. The star pass rusher also logged his first sack since Week 5, increasing his season total to seven through nine games. Crosby could continue to put up big tackling numbers if Perryman remains sidelined against Denver this coming Sunday.

Seven tackles Week 8

Crosby recorded seven tackles (five solo) in a 24-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Analysis: Crosby has now played at least 90 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps in all seven games this season. The pass rusher accumulated six sacks over the first five weeks, though he did not manage to bring down the opposing quarterback for the second game in a row Sunday. Crosby should have a strong opportunity to add to his sack total during the Week 9 contest against the Jaguars.

Pair of sacks in Week 5

Crosby recorded four tackles, including two sacks, during Monday's 30-29 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Crosby's two sacks Monday against Kansas City now gives him six on the season, which is good enough for a first-place tie in that category across the league. The 25-year-old pass rusher played 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5, and his next chance to wreak havoc on opposing QBs comes in Week 7 against the Texans following the Raiders' Week 6 bye.

Two more sacks in win

Crosby recorded four solo tackles and two sacks during Sunday's 32-23 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Crosby's first sack of the contest came on a third-and-three play on the Broncos' first offensive possession of the second half and forced a punt. On Denver's next drive, the defensive end got after Russell Wilson on a second-and-nine play and took him down for a nine-yard loss. Across four games, Crosby has totaled 27 tackles and four sacks, putting him firmly in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation. He'll look to maintain his stellar play during Monday's divisional clash with Kansas…read more

Back-to-back games with sack

Crosby tallied nine tackles (five solo), one sack, one forced fumble and one pass defense during Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Crosby started off the contest by taking down Derrick Henry in the backfield on the first play of the game and ended up pacing the Raiders in tackles. He also strip-sacked Ryan Tannehill in the fourth quarter, but the Titans were able to recover. Across three games, Crosby has totaled 23 tackles, two sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.

First QB takedown of 2022

Crosby recorded four tackles (one solo) and one sack during Sunday's 29-23 loss to the Cardinals.

Analysis: Crosby sacked Kyler Murray for a seven-yard loss on a second-and-seven during the Cardinals' first offensive possession. The drive ended with an Arizona punt, but Crosby was limited for the rest of the contest. The 2019 fourth-round pick signed a four-year extension with the Raiders this offseason after totaling 25 sacks through his first three seasons with Las Vegas.

Inks lucrative extension

Crosby has signed a four-year extension with the Raiders, ESPN's Paul Gutierrez reports.

Analysis: Per the report, the ascending edge rusher's new deal is for $98.98 million, with $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed. The 2019 fourth-rounder is coming off a 2021 season in which he notched 56 tackles and eight sacks in 17 games, an effort that landed the 24-year-old Crosby in the Pro Bowl.

Ends regular season with big game

Crosby recorded season highs in tackles (seven) and passes defensed (three) while collecting two sacks Sunday in the Raiders' 35-32 overtime win over the Chargers.

Analysis: The third-year defensive end's disruptive game had a major hand in the Raiders' victory, which earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors and allowed Las Vegas to punch its ticket to the postseason. He suited up in all 17 regular-season contests, notching eight sacks to go with a career-high 55 stops. Las Vegas will likely need Crosby to put consistent pressure on quarterback Joe Burrow in Saturday's wild-card round game in Cincinnati if the Raiders are to avenge their 32-13 loss to the…read more

Practices in full Wednesday

Crosby (calf) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Crosby was limited in practice Tuesday, so a bump up to a full practice Wednesday should put him in the clear to compete Saturday against the Browns. The third-year pro has 39 tackles (21 solo), five sacks and four passes defensed on the season.

Listed as limited with calf injury

Crosby (calf) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Crosby will likely play Saturday against the Browns. The third-year pro hasn't recorded a sack since Week 6, and his five sacks on the season have come in just two games. Nonetheless, the defensive end has played at least 68 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps in every game this year and produces solid enough tackling numbers to be worthy of consideration in deeper IDP leagues.

Tallies three sacks in win

Crosby racked up six tackles (two solo), three sacks and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Crosby posted his second multi-sack performance of the season Sunday, bringing his sack total to five through the first six weeks. A matchup against the Eagles and a mobile Jalen Hurts awaits in Week 7.

Disruptive in opener

Crosby posted six tackles (four solo) and two sacks in Monday's 33-27 overtime win against the Ravens.

Analysis: Crosby had Lamar Jackson's number in Week 1, accounting for two of the Raiders' three sacks. More importantly for fantasy purposes, Crosby logged a 91 percent snap share, though that could be partly because Yannick Ngakoue (hamstring) left early. Regardless, Crosby has the chops to be a weekly IDP contributor.

Full speed ahead

Crosby (shoulder/hand) was a full participant during OTAs and will be ready for training camp, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Crosby started all 16 games in 2020 while playing through labrum and hand injuries, and he still managed to produce 39 tackles, seven sacks and a pass breakup. The 2019 fourth-round pick has accrued 17 sacks through his first two NFL seasons. He'll face competition in training camp this year after the addition of Yannick Ngakoue -- who has recorded at least eight sacks in each of his five NFL seasons -- in free agency.

Recovering from two surgeries

Crosby recently underwent shoulder and hand surgeries, as he announced via his official Twitter account.

Analysis: Crosby started a full 16-game slate in 2020 despite dealing with labrum and hand injuries, and he's now facing a four-month recovery timetable after undergoing procedures to address those issues. That should provide the standout defensive end with plenty of time to get fully healthy for the start of the 2021 campaign. Through two seasons with the Raiders, the 2019 fourth-round pick has racked up 17 sacks.

Four sacks in three games

Crosby recorded two tackles and a sack in Sunday's 40-32 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: After failing to record a sack through the first two games of the season, Crosby has been on fire with four sacks through three games. He added to QB hits Sunday as well, making Patrick Mahomes uncharacteristically uncomfortable. No other Raiders player has more than one sack this year, and 2019 first-round pick Clelin Ferrell has yet to take down the quarterback this year.

Records third sack

Crosby had a sack during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Crosby led the Raiders' defensive linemen with 47 defensive snaps, but his fourth-quarter sack was his only tackle of the contest. The 23-year-old has three sacks and only seven tackles through four games.

Collects two sacks in Week 3

Crosby made his two solo tackles count against the Patriots on Sunday, with both going for sacks during the 36-20 loss.

Analysis: Crosby failed to reach the quarterback in either of the Raiders' first two contests of the 2020 season following a rookie campaign in which he racked up 10 sacks, but the Eastern Michigan product certainly got back on track at New England in Week 3. He'll now face a versatile Josh Allen and the 3-0 Bills at home.

Activated from COVID-19 list

Crosby has been activated from the Raiders' reserve/COVID-19 list, Adam Hill of The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Crosby, who paced the Raiders with 10 sacks as a rookie last season, went on the list back on Aug. 6, but he was able to participate in practice Friday. The 2019 fourth-rounder is thus slated to work as a starting defensive end and reprise his status as the team's top pass rusher this coming season.

Lands on COVID-19 list

Crosby has been placed on the Raiders' reserve/COVID-19 listPaul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Crosby, a fourth-round draft pick out of Eastern Michigan last year, made quite a splash as a rookie, totaling 47 tackles and 10 sacks.The 6-foot-5, 255-pounder is slated to man a starting defensive end slot for the Raiders in 2020.

Stacks up 10 stops in 2019

Crosby posted 47 tackles, 10 sacks, four pass breakups and four forced fumbles over 16 games in 2019.

Analysis: The Raiders expended a first-round pick on Clelin Ferrell, but it was Crosby who led the team in sacks in his rookie campaign. The fourth-round pick also posted 31 quarterback pressures. It'll be tough to repeat those marks in his sophomore campaign, but he's in line for a starting role again in 2020.

Adds another sack Sunday

Crosby recorded one sack in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Crosby has racked up 8.5 sacks over the Raiders' past 10 contests, leading the Raiders in this pass-rushing metric along the way. The Eastern Michigan product will look to reach the double-digit mark in sacks during a Week 16 matchup against the Chargers.

Takes down Darnold

Crosby accumulated four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Coming off an outstanding four-sack performance last week, Crosby got to the quarterback again, moving his season total to 7.5. He also played 84 percent of defensive snaps in the game, evidencing he has a clear role in the defense. Crosby will likely be relied upon heavily in Sunday's critical matchup against the Chiefs.

Four sacks against Bengals

Crosby generated five tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 17-10 victory over the Bengals.

Analysis: Crosby has been pretty impressive as a fourth-round rookie who missed almost the entire preseason, but this sort of defensive explosion dropped jaws and more than doubled Crosby's previous career sack total (2.5). While the Eastern Michigan product gets another soft matchup against the Jets in Week 12, don't expect another four-sack outing.