Against all odds, Maxx Crosby shook off a knee injury to play for the Raiders against the Chiefs on Sunday despite being listed as doubtful. It was the first time an NFL player had done so since 2020.
But Crosby didn’t just play through an injury—he suited up despite being hospitalized with infections earlier in the week, making it even more impressive that he was able to take the field against Kansas City in Week 12.
Crosby, who said he was in a great deal of pain during the game, said he dealt with “infections,” which had him “down for the count,” per Nick Walters of KTNV-TV. But in true warrior fashion, the Raiders star emphasized that “if he can go, he’s going to go.”
“I train all year-round to do this, to play 17 games. If I can go, I’m going to go.”
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) November 27, 2023
Hospitalized earlier in the week for what he calls infections and listed as doubtful entering Sunday, Maxx Crosby “battled” and “found a way” to not miss a game for the first time in his career. pic.twitter.com/j1BDwmAZ6u
“I was in a lot of f*****g pain.”
— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) November 27, 2023
Maxx Crosby speaks after sacking Patrick Mahomes in a 31-17 defeat in a game where he was listed as doubtful to play.
🎥: By @Sean_Zittel, Vegas Sports Today#RaiderNation @VegasSportsTD pic.twitter.com/ZQLaDyYHbq
Not only did Crosby go, but he made an impact on the game, fighting off a double team to wrap up Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a key sack in the third quarter. The Raiders pass-rusher earned even more respect from Mahomes in the process.
“He’s at the top of the list.....the fact that he played today speaks to who he is..I have a ton of respect for him.”
— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) November 27, 2023
Patrick Mahomes praises Maxx Crosby after Crosby sacked the Chiefs QB despite being listed as doubtful for today’s game in KC’s 31-17 win.
🎥: By @Sean_Zittel,… pic.twitter.com/5xKM4ZRAI6
Crosby is definitely one of one.
