Maxx Crosby praises Joe Burrow, compares him to Tom Brady
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Maxx Crosby, a veteran pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, expressed admiration for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during a podcast. Crosby called Burrow the most comparable player to Tom Brady, highlighting his playing style and pocket presence. Burrow has been in strong form recently, leading the Bengals to a four-game winning streak and completing 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and four touchdowns in a recent victory over the Atlanta Falcons. With 21 passing touchdowns this season, he leads the NFL in that category, alongside impressive stats in completion percentage and passing yards.
- •Joe Burrow has thrown 21 touchdown passes this season, leading the NFL.
- •Burrow's recent performance includes four touchdowns in a win against the Falcons.
- •Cincinnati has a four-game winning streak and a 6-2 record.
- •Maxx Crosby believes Burrow's style resembles that of Tom Brady.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The most comparable to Tom Brady’: Maxx Crosby says Joe Burrow is ‘the closest person we’ve seen’ to Tom Brady
"Over the past several years, Cincinnati Bengals superstar quarterback Joe Burrow has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the league. But longtime veteran star pass rusher Maxx Crosby wants everyone to know just how good he truly is. During a recent interview, Crosby said that if you “know ball,” you truly understand just…
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