Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against Kansas City in Week 10

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders is introduced before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against Kansas City in Week 10

Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby’s name must be in the discussion when you talk about the best edge defenders in the NFL this season. According to PFF, Crosby leads the league in total pressures with 50 and has put himself firmly in the all-pro discussion midseason. Therefore, he will be an x-factor in almost any game because he has a chance to wreck any offense he faces.

The Chiefs do have a solid offensive line, but for Crosby, he’ll be working against the weakest link in right tackle Lucas Niang. And on the Sunday night stage, Crosby will get an ample opportunity to show the national audience once again just how dominant of a player he has been.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford.
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Overall, this has all the makings of what should be an epic game inside Allegiant Stadium in primetime on Sunday night. Las Vegas has a chance to put their stamp on this season with a monster win against a big-time division rival, but these X-factors will have to step up for them to do so.

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