Tristan Wirfs Gives Major Props to Maxx Crosby Ahead of Bucs-Raiders

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't overlook the Las Vegas Raiders — particularly one of their best players in Maxx Crosby.

Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during pregame warmups before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

There are few opponents on the defensive line more formidable than the Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby. Anyone who plays him knows that — including Tristan Wirfs, who is set to face off against him on Sunday.

Crosby doesn't have an incredible amount of sacks — he has 7.5 this year — but he's top 10 in the NFL in QB hurries, per Pro Football Focus (31) and has taken the most pass-rushing snaps in the NFL (392). That relentless motor and constant pressure make him a major pain for any team, and Wirfs knows that well heading into this matchup. When he met with media Thursday, he made sure to give Crosby his due.

Here’s Tristan Wirfs going in depth on what makes #Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby such a threat: pic.twitter.com/nwhkOJPubv

— River Wells (@riverhwells) December 5, 2024

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"I don't know where he gets that motor," Wirfs said. "You see it every week on tape, flying around. It's insane. Me and Luke [Goedeke] have a big test... we're gonna limit how many times he touches Baker, regardless of how late it is. He always goes out of his way to put his hands up, so we're gonna try and not let him."

It's a task easier said than done, due to that high motor — a motor that, as Wirfs referenced, can occasionally keep running just a tad after the play ends. Every game is important for Tampa Bay from here on out, and if the Bucs want to put a stop to the Raiders on Sunday, Crosby will be a big opponent to look out for.

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