The Las Vegas Raiders received an update on defensive end Maxx Crosby as they prepare for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This comes after an injury, but also in the middle of huge trade rumors.
Maxx Crosby will play on Sunday against the Jaguars, as said by Pete Carroll, Raiders’ head coach. Crosby was dealing with a back injury that he suffered in Week 7.
Crosby has four sacks, an interception and a forced fumble this season. He is easily one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Not only that, but he is by far and away the best defensive player on the Raiders.
The offense also needs to step up
Having Crosby back will be good for the defense. However, none of that matters if the offense can’t keep up. Geno Smith is in serious jeopardy as the Raiders’ starting quarterback. His season has been very underwhelming.
Smith has a 2-5 record with the Raiders and has thrown for 1,417 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has a negative TD/INT ratio and has arguably been one of the most disappointing players this season.
The Raiders’ season is hanging by a thread
The expectations for this team was very high. Many NFL analysts even put them as a playoff team. However, both sides of the ball have been bad. They are the 23rd-ranked scoring defense.
The Raiders also have the second-worst scoring offense in the league. It’s unfathomable to think that the Raiders have players like running back Ashton Jeanty, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers to be such a bad offense.