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Las Vegas Raiders vs Chargers 2022 Week 13: Bold predictions

By Pete Hernandez III

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders vs Chargers 2022 Week 13: Bold predictions

Crosby finishes with 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles

Las Vegas’ regular season record isn’t doing him any favors, but can anyone dispute the fact that Maxx Crosby has been the best defensive player in the NFL this season? The Raiders star pass rusher leads the league in tackles for loss with 17, and he ranks fourth in the NFL with 10.5 sacks to date.

If his performance of late is any indication, he should be able to keep the momentum going in this divisional matchup.

Crosby is riding a three-game streak of at least one sack recorded, and he has a track record of wreaking havoc for Justin Herbert and the Chargers. When these two teams last met at Allegiant Stadium it was in last season’s finale, when the Raiders punched their tickets to the postseason and sent the Chargers to the offseason.

In that game, Crosby had two sacks, four quarterback hits, and three tackles for a loss.

Perhaps a postseason appearance isn’t in the cards this season, but maybe a Defensive Player of the Year Award is within reach for Crosby, and he deserves it. With the hopes of avenging their season-opening loss, we see the Raiders’ pass rusher bringing down Herbert four times while forcing two fumbles.

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