Maxx Crosby has been trouble in Paradise, Nevada
Maxx Crosby has been a force to be reckoned with for the Broncos offensive line so far.
In his second game since being named a 2022 Pro Bowler, Crosby has been all around the field and getting constant pressure on the Broncos' Drew Lock. "The Condor' ended the first half with two tackles and a sack for seven yards.
Since his rookie year in 2019, he's piled up 7.5 career sacks against the Denver Broncos. I guess it's something about seeing the orange and blue that brings the best out of Madd Maxx.
Dropping dimes
The Raiders got on the board first, thanks to the Derek Carr and Hunter Renfrow connection that's been thriving this season.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Carr dropped a textbook dime to Renfrow in the left corner of the end zone in highlight fashion. Along with the 10-yard touchdown throw, Carr has found No. 13 twice for 28 yards in the first half.
Raiders getting veteran help in the secondary
A unsung hero of the first half seems to be cornerback Desmond Trufant.
The former Pro Bowler got his first start of the season with Brandon Facyson on the COVID/Reserve list and Trayvon Mullen Jr. on IR. Trufant hasn't been a disappointment Sunday afternoon, excelling in coverage against the likes of Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. He's also tied for second leading tackler for the Raiders in the first half with three.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Desmond Trufant (10) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sack the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrate after connecting on a 10-yard touchdown pass during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Desmond Trufant (10) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) is congratulated by tackle Kolton Miller (74) after rushing for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 41-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) celebrates with defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) is congratulated by defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (17) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) is congratulated by wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
