Raiders’ pass-rusher was truly dominant on third downs
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Pass-rushers make their mark on third down.
Often, for offenses, third downs are passing downs, while trying to extend the drive. For defenses, of course, third downs are all about getting of the field.
So, edge rushers need to do their dirty work on the third down. And Las Vegas Raiders’ star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby went to work on third down in 2021.