Drake Maye faced heavy pressure as New England’s offense stalled on a pivotal third-quarter sequence, leading to a floated pass that Crosby sandwiched for a game-changing interception. Las Vegas’ X stunt pulled Onenu and Moses wide, creating a clean path for Crosby to loop around and force the errant throw. The moment underscores how interior protection and edge pressure collide to swing fantasy rows, elevating Crosby’s short-term ceiling and putting Diggs back in the spotlight when Maye recovers chemistry.

Diggs found a soft spot in the middle of cover two, hinting at future opportunities if Maye can throttle down and trust the pocket. For Patriots fantasy managers, the takeaway is twofold: Crosby’s rush could create sacks and pressures in upcoming games, while Diggs remains a high-floor play if the offense stabilizes and Maye tightens timing with his receivers. O-line tweaks for Onwenu and Moses will be critical to unlock the unit’s ceiling going forward.

Max Crosby wrecked New England’s plan on a pivotal third-quarter snap, pressuring Drake Maye into an underthrown pass that became the interception and swung momentum Vegas’s way. The Raiders sat in a four-man rush with seven in coverage, attacking Crosby’s edge while neutralizing the Patriots’ run game with a tight X dunk setup. The play reshaped the game’s tempo and underscored how Crosby’s presence dominates the Patriots’ protection schemes.

New England tried to counter with five blockers and an extra back, but Crosby’s loop and inside counter disrupted Drake Maye’s timing and forced ill-advised throws. Stephon Diggs later identified soft spots in cover two, while Crosby’s relentless pressure continued to dictate the pace, cementing the Raiders’ defensive win and stalling the Pats’ offensive rhythm.

Geno Smith’s efficient distribution and timely big plays kept Seattle competitive, with a classic ceiling-floor dynamic for fantasy managers. Maxx Crosby’s relentless edge pressure remains a recurring theme that tilts the Raiders’ games, while Hunter Henry flashed as a reliable target in New England’s offense. Stefon Diggs’ red-zone presence underscored Buffalo’s high ceiling, and Will Campbell’s steady line play for NE could unlock more passing upside. Drake Maye’s uptick remains the swing factor for UNC, but the core NFL angles dominate fantasy prep this week.