Remembering a special season by Maxx Crosby

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders sacks Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2021 season was unforgettable for so many reasons.

Perhaps lost in the chaos of the Jon Gruden email scandal and Henry Ruggs arrest and release was a historic on-field performance by then third-year pass-rusher Maxx Crosby. He was simply brilliant, especially when it counted.

A recent X post by NFL researcher was a reminder of just how special Crosby was in his third NFL season, especially when it counted the most. Crosby had 46 quarterback pressures on both third and fourth downs. It was the second highest amount in those situations ever in the NFL. Here is the full list:

Most QB pressures on 3rd/4th down in a single season in the @NextGenStats era:

1. Will Anderson Jr. (2025) – 50
2. Maxx Crosby (2021) – 46
3. Myles Garrett (2024) – 44
4. Danielle Hunter (2024) – 41
4. Micah Parsons (2023) – 41
4. Bryce Huff (2023) – 41
7. Jared Verse (2024) -…

— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) June 30, 2026

Crosby has been special his entire seven-season career, but he was truly extraordinary in 2021.

In other Raiders’ news:

• More rumors:CBS Sports lists Crosby as a player who could be traded before the start of the season.

• Trending up: NFL.com thinks the Raiders are on the move in the AFC.

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