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Coming into Week 12, the spotlight isn’t just on the Cleveland Browns‘ shaky offense, it’s on their rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, entering his first full NFL start.
And waiting for him on the other side is Maxx Crosby, the relentless pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, who made it crystal clear: his personal bond with Sanders doesn’t change his mission on the field.
On his podcast The Rush With Maxx Crosby, Crosby didn’t mince words:
“Regardless, we have a job to get done and we got to make his life miserable,” he said, adding that the Raiders must disrupt Cleveland‘s offense to give themselves a real shot.
Crosby also expressed admiration for Sanders‘ family, especially his father, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, saying, “I got a ton of respect for obviously OG Deion and his whole family, they’re great people and it’ll be fun if [Shedeur] ends up being the guy.”
Clash of intensity and respect
This upcoming game represents more than just a standard defensive challenge. It’s a collision of personal history and professional urgency.
Crosby and Sanders‘ connection runs deeper than just the field. Crosby has known the Sanders family for years: he revealed on Good Morning Football that he’d hung out with them growing up.
Sanders, for his part, has a lot riding on this moment. His first NFL action came after Dillon Gabriel left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion.
In that limited time, Sanders completed just 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards, threw one interception, and was sacked twice.
The Raiders will lean into their strength, Crosby‘s pass rush, knowing the Browns‘ offensive line has shown cracks.
Las Vegas coach after coach has pointed to Crosby as a cornerstone: head coach Kevin Stefanski of Cleveland praised his relentlessness, calling his motor “unbelievable” and noting how long and athletic he is.
A big moment for Sanders
For the Browns, it’s a chance to see whether Sanders can hold up under pressure for a full game.
Analysts have pointed out that Cleveland needs to lean into its running game, especially using rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, to help protect their young QB.
On the flip side, the Raiders‘ defense is one of the few units that still delivers. Crosby leads a pass rush that has routinely disrupted opposing quarterbacks, and if he has a big game, it could set the tone early.
Despite the respect Crosby has for Sanders and his family, he insists he won’t let that soften his approach.
If Sanders is truly the future of Cleveland‘s franchise, he’ll have to answer relentless pressure, and Crosby seems more than ready to deliver it.
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