Raiders Week 4 injuries: Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby, host of other players ruled out vs. Browns

In 1980, the Raiders upset the Browns in the AFC Championship game after benefitting from a mind-boggling decision by Cleveland to throw the ball late in the game despite being in field goal range and trailing by just two points. The Raiders took advantage by getting an interception to seal the win, and they may need similar luck now if they’re going to repeat history this Sunday against the same opponent. 

The Raiders(1-2) will be without several key players for Sunday’s home game. Las Vegas’ inactive players for Las Vegas include perennial Pro Bowlers Davante Adams (hamstring) and Maxx Crosby (ankle), offensive tackle Thayer Munford (knee/ankle), linebacker Divine Deablo (oblique), tight end Michael Mayer (personal) and cornerback Decamerion Richardson (hamstring). 

Sans Richardson, each of those players are staters, which means that the Raiders will be without nearly a quarter of their starters against the Browns (1-2). 

Obviously, the absences of Adams and Crosby will warrant the most headlines, and rightfully so. Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, hasn’t missed a game since 2021 despite dealing with several injuries in recent years. Sunday will mark the first game that Crosby has missed in his six-year career. A Pro Bowler each of the last three years, Crosby had three sacks in the Raiders’ first three games. 

With Adams out, expect the bulk of Gardner Minshew’s targets to go to rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is currently tied with Adams for the team lead with 18 receptions. One can also expect a heavier workout from wideout Jakobi Meyers, who is third on the team in catches and receiving yards. 

DJ Glaze, a 2024 third-round pick, is slated to replace Munford at right tackle. Mayer will be replaced by Harrison Bryant, a five-year veteran who had at least three touchdown catches during three of his four seasons with the Browns. Deablo will be replaced by Luke Masterson, a…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-27 19:28:44

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