Crosby anchors the Raiders’ mentality with a daily 1 percent improvement mantra, setting the tone for the defense and leadership. His presence shapes the team’s identity and fantasy upside through pressure and disciplined play.

Crosby anchors Vegas’ edge rush, a centerpiece in altering Herbert's timing and forcing negative plays. His presence can spark sacks and pressure, raising the Raiders' defensive ceiling in a potentially pass-heavy game and creating upside for fantasy managers streaming D/IDP options.

Crosby’s relentless edge pressure continues to tilt games, elevating the Raiders' defensive ceiling and threatening opposing passers. His sack upside remains a weekly DFS and seasonal cornerstone for fantasy defenses that capitalize on sack-heavy performances.

Crosby anchors LV’s edge pressure, with Koonece providing additional burst. His ability to disrupt NE’s quarterback on the outside shapes NE’s protection plan and could force quicker decisions, affecting the overall rhythm of NE’s passing game and LV’s defensive stop opportunities.

Maxx Crosby's edge pressure looms large for Maye in Week 1. Crosby's aggressiveness and ability to collapse the pocket could define the game, pressuring the Patriots' rookie QB and testing the revamped line's cohesion early in the season.