A Defensive Stalwart (Vol. 1)
- wittekwmax
- Sep 30, 2025
- 2 min read
The last game against the Bears really gave the Raiders faithful a shining example of what it is going to take to stay in games. This time Maxx Crosby brought enough for the Raiders to be in the winning column but it didn't manifest for the Silver and Black in the way that Crosby exudes. With a terrific performance and energy that was evident throughout the game, players like Crosby earn that superstar label. Although Crosby hasn't torn the walls down yet this season, he is very productive and demands respect from his opponent. He did a wonderful job in staying alert along the line of scrimmage and keeping Caleb Williams honest. Williams, the CHI QB, did not have many big scrambles because the line was doing a great job. Also, the running game for the Bears was severely limited. It really gave the Raiders an advantage being able to control the clock with a marginal lead, yet the imperfect play of the Raiders offense did not produce needed results.
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