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NFL·November 5, 2026 05:26 PM ET

Jac Collinsworth backs Maxx Crosby's high-level play

The pass rusher has 3 sacks through 8 games this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 7m1 min read
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What happened: Analyst Jac Collinsworth affirmed that Maxx Crosby continues to perform at an elite tier during a Pro Football Focus discussion. Collinsworth rejected doubts about the pass rusher's form, stating that Crosby is unequivocally excelling on the field.

Why it matters: Las Vegas sits at 4-4 ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, keeping Crosby at the center of league-wide discussion. Crosby, who embraced a veteran role entering his eighth NFL season, remains the defensive anchor amid questions surrounding the roster's direction.

By the numbers: Crosby has recorded 22 tackles and 3 sacks in 2026 through 8 games. He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 106th overall, out of Eastern Michigan.

What to watch: Las Vegas faces the Nov. 10 trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET as the front office determines whether to retain its star pass rusher.

Sources

  • @PFF 

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