For the Las Vegas Raiders, success in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season against the 10-2 and AFC West-leading Denver Broncos starts with one name, and one name only: Maxx Crosby.
While it may seem obvious, the all-world 5-technique has consistently been the heartbeat of the unit, a player whose ability to pressure quarterbacks and control the edge against the run defines Las Vegas’ defensive identity.
In a season of inconsistencies, coaching questions, and roster challenges, Crosby has remained the one piece of reliability that could potentially tilt a massively uneven divisional matchup in the Raiders’ favor.