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Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Played Against Chiefs Despite Hospital Stay

The Las Vegas standout is the first NFL player to appear in a game despite a “doubtful” designation since 2020.

Tim Capurso

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Played Against Chiefs Despite Hospital Stay
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Against all odds, Maxx Crosby shook off a knee injury to play for the Raiders against the Chiefs on Sunday despite being listed as doubtful. It was the first time an NFL player had done so since 2020.

But Crosby didn’t just play through an injury—he suited up despite being hospitalized with infections earlier in the week, making it even more impressive that he was able to take the field against Kansas City in Week 12.

Crosby, who said he was in a great deal of pain during the game, said he dealt with “infections,” which had him “down for the count,” per Nick Walters of KTNV-TV. But in true warrior fashion, the Raiders star emphasized that “if he can go, he’s going to go.” 

Not only did Crosby go, but he made an impact on the game, fighting off a double team to wrap up Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a key sack in the third quarter. The Raiders pass-rusher earned even more respect from Mahomes in the process. 

Crosby is definitely one of one. 

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Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, college football and NFL coverage. A lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, Capurso grew up just outside New York City and now lives near Philadelphia. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his family, including his three-legged cat Willow, who, unfortunately, is an Eagles fan.

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