Raiders continue to manage Maxx Crosby snap counts

In Week 1, the Las Vegas Raiders announced their approach to manage Maxx Crosby's playing time, a strategy that has largely persisted throughout the first six weeks of the season. In Week 1, against the Miami Dolphins, Crosby played 82.1% of the defensive snaps, a percentage that has ranged between 80% and 91.7% since. His average per game is around 86% of the snaps.

In Week 6, he played 89% of the snaps, his second highest total. Despite playing the majority of the snaps, Crosby's involvement has been notably reduced compared to previous seasons.

Previously, Crosby played 100% of the snaps in 17 out of the 27 games he played in each of the past two seasons and 10 out of 17 games in 2023. However, this level of involvement proved taxing, resulting in Crosby missing the first seven games of those seasons and undergoing off-season surgeries. Additionally, a failed physical prevented his trade to the Baltimore Ravens in March.

Consequently, the Raiders have been committed to providing Crosby with more in-game rest, beginning in 2026, and it appears they are adhering to this strategy. For all the latest updates, the SB Nation app allows you to stay connected with other Raiders fans before, during, and after every game.