Raiders standouts Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams dominated out in opposition to Browns

Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, who every have a number of All-Professional picks, won’t play for the Raiders after they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, dealing Las Vegas a probably devastating setback.

Tight finish Michael Mayer additionally won’t play due to private causes. Proper sort out Thayer Munford Jr. (knee/ankle) and linebacker Divine Deablo (indirect) have not practiced this week and also will be sidelined.

Crosby suffered a excessive ankle sprain two weeks in the past at Baltimore and was noticeably restricted when enjoying Sunday in opposition to the Panthers. This would be the first recreation Crosby, who usually performs damage and is likely one of the NFL’s elite cross rushers, may have missed in his six-year profession. It is also the primary begin he will not make since his rookie season in 2019.

The Raiders already had been skinny at defensive finish with Malcolm Koonce out for the season with a torn ACL. Charles Snowden, Tyree Wilson and Janarius Robinson have acquired further enjoying time and now will probably be counted on much more.

Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce mentioned Friday his expectation of these gamers is to not attempt to imitate Crosby.

“Simply give us your finest,” Pierce mentioned. “Do not attempt to be the hero of the sport. Be a workforce participant.”

Adams injured his hamstring in observe Thursday. Among the many NFL’s prime receivers, Adams has 18 catches for 209 yards and a landing by three video games. He had greater than 1,000 receiving yards in 5 of the earlier six seasons and completed 3 yards wanting that mark in 2019.

Pierce mentioned he did not know the way lengthy Adams can be out.

His absence places extra strain on receivers reminiscent of Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker to make up the distinction.

“I do not want anyone else to be Davante Adams,” Pierce mentioned. “There’s just one. I simply want one of the best variations of Jakobi Myers, Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and the remainder of these receivers.”

Mayer is in his second yr as a starter, however has shared time at tight finish with Brock Bowers. The Raiders drafted Bowers thirteenth general this yr, and he has 18 receptions for 197 yards.

Betting cash has been on the Raiders this week, pushing the road to 2 factors in Las Vegas’ favor at BetMGM Sportsbook. The damage information prompted the road to shift 3 1/2 factors the opposite manner, and now the Browns are favored by 1 1/2.

The Browns, nevertheless, have their very own damage issues.

Tackles Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) and Jack Conklin (hamstring) and tight finish David Njoku (ankle) had been dominated out Friday earlier than observe by coach Kevin Stefanski. Operating again Pierre Robust Jr. (hamstring) may also miss the sport.

Reigning Related Press Defensive Participant of the 12 months Myles Garrett mentioned he’ll play, however has been battling a sequence of accidents.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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