For the first time in his remarkable career, Maxx Crosby will miss a game.
Raider Nation Receives a Double Blow
Although Raiders’ head coach initially hinted that Crosby might be out during his Friday press conference, the team’s official listing initially marked him as doubtful. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Las Vegas declared Crosby inactive just 90 minutes before kickoff. This decision broke his incredible streak of 86 consecutive games since his debut. With 3.0 sacks, five tackles for loss, and five QB hits on his stat sheet this season, Crosby has been a force to be reckoned with.
Ankle Woes Sideline Crosby
Missing all week’s practices due to an ankle injury, Crosby’s absence was an ominous sign for the Raiders. On top of that, the Raiders will be without star receiver Davante Adams, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Coach ruled Adams out on Friday, adding salt to the wound ahead of their clash against the Browns.
Garrett Ready Despite Injuries
In contraste, the Browns’ powerhouse edge rusher Myles Garrett is active, notwithstanding his battles with foot, Achilles, and thigh injuries. Without their top offensive tackles Jack Conklin and Jedrick Wills, the Browns are shifting gears, starting James Hudson at left tackle and Zak Zinter at right guard. It’ll be quite the matchup seeing how the Raiders respond to this offensive line shuffle.
Roll Call: Battle-Ready and Bench-Warmer Lists
For those keeping score, the Raiders’ inactives list reads like a who’s who of talent: Crosby, Adams, tight end Michael Mayer, offensive tackle Thayer Munford, linebacker Divine Deablo, cornerback Decamerion Richardson, and linebacker Kana’i Mauga. As for the Browns’ inactives, the list includes Conklin, Wills, quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (an emergency third QB), running back Pierre Strong, cornerback Kahlef Hailassie, receiver Jamari Thrash, and tight end David Njoku.
This shake-up adds a layer of unpredictability and drama to the game. With both teams missing key players, it’s anyone’s guess who will rise to the occasion and lead their squad to victory. Fasten your seatbelts, folks, it’s going to be a rollercoaster ride!
