Crosby has six sacks this season and is third in the NFL with 14 tackles for loss. He has a tackle in the backfield in eight of 10 games this season, including starting the season by recording a tackle for loss in six consecutive games.
Crosby's versatility in finding ways to impact games is another reason why he is so dangerous to play. Against the Bears in Week 4, he waited for QB Caleb Williams to pass before throwing his hands up to bat the ball up at the line of scrimmage and intercept the pass. When the Raiders faced the Cowboys in Week 11, Crosby stayed patient and waited for a hole to open up in the offensive line. As soon as a gap opened up, he attacked and strip-sacked QB Dak Prescott.
"He's obviously a great player, extremely disruptive, both the run and pass," offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said. "Even when he's not getting to the passer, he affects so many passes by getting his hands up, getting in passing lanes. I think he does a nice job of reading the quarterback and when he's not getting a great rush, finding ways to mirror and disrupt the ball. Relentless front side, backside of the run game. Like his motor is tremendous, and he's one of those guys across the league that can really impact games and change games defensively."
He changes games defensively as well, staying on the field for more than 90 percent of defensive snaps for four consecutive seasons. He has played 609 snaps on defense this season, 91 percent of the Raiders' defensive plays.
"He goes 100 miles an hour about 100 percent of the time," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "He has the energy and the effort, the finish for a 60-minute football game. It's really impressive. He can line up on either side, he can really show up anywhere on the field. But the way he plays is truly remarkable."