Chargers' Mike McDaniel praises Raiders' Maxx Crosby ahead of matchup
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel expressed high regard for Las Vegas Raiders defensive standout Maxx Crosby. Ahead of their Week 2 game, McDaniel noted Crosby's impactful performance in the Raiders' Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins, where the defense only allowed 13 points. Crosby recorded eight pressures, two sacks, one quarterback hit, and five hurries in that game. McDaniel emphasized that stopping Crosby requires a collective effort from the Chargers' offense. The Raiders are managing Crosby's playing load, particularly due to his recent knee procedure, aiming to maintain his performance throughout the season.
- •Crosby played 45 total snaps in Week 1 against Miami.
- •Raiders' defense kept Miami scoreless for two quarters.
- •McDaniel respects Crosby's relentless competitiveness.
- •Crosby is on load management due to a knee procedure.
- •Chargers lost their Week 1 game to the Arizona Cardinals.
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"The Las Vegas Raiders defense was one of the standouts in their Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins. Against Miami, the Silver and Black’s defense only allowed 13 points and even kept Miami off the scoreboard for two of four quarters.Leading the way for the Raiders’ defense was Maxx Crosby, who played 45 total […] The post Chargers’ Mike McDaniel Gets Blunt on Facing Raiders’ Maxx Crosby appeared first on HEAVY.
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