Raiders' Crosby, Adams and Jacobs Named to NFL Pro Bowl

In the midst of a season that hasn't always been what the Las Vegas Raiders wanted, Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams, and Josh Jacobs got some great news.

HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) are headed to a collision in the cold against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Christmas Eve, Saturday

But before they even head East, they get some great news for three of their stars today. 

Here is the official press release per the Las Vegas Raiders:

Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby, and Josh Jacobs Named to Pro Bowl

HENDERSON, Nev. – Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, defensive end Maxx Crosby and running back Josh Jacobs have been named to the 2023 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Adams earned his sixth career selection to the Pro Bowl and first as a member of the Silver and Black. Through 14 games in 2022, Adams’ 86 receptions are tied for the seventh most in the NFL, and his 1,275 receiving yards rank fourth in the league. His 12 touchdowns are tied for the most in the NFL and tied for the fourth most in franchise history through the first 14 games of a season. Adams' seven 100-yard performances in 2022 rank second in the NFL and are tied for the most in a single season in Raiders’ history.

Crosby earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection and will be a starter for the AFC in 2023. Last season, he became the first Raiders Pro Bowl MVP since Rich Gannon won it in back-to-back years in 2001 and '02. Among defensive linemen this season, Crosby ranks second in tackles (77), third in sacks (11.5), first in tackles for losses (19) and first in forced fumbles (three). He has recorded three multi-sack games, tied for second most in the league. Crosby also has notched two performances of double-digit tackles, becoming the first defensive linemen since 2012 to post multiple games with 10-plus tackles in a season.

Jacobs earned his second career Pro Bowl selection after leading the NFL in rushing yards this season through 14 games. Jacobs has rushed 291 times for 1,495 yards (5.1 average) and 11 touchdowns while also adding 46 receptions for 363 yards (7.9 averavge). His 1,858 total yards from scrimmage in 2022 are the most in the league. Jacobs also ranks first in the NFL in rushing first downs (83), first in rushing yards per game (106.8), second in 100-yard rushing games (six), second in runs of 10-plus yards (37) and is tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (11).

The Raiders return to action on Christmas Eve, on Saturday in Pittsburgh versus the Steelers. That game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. EST/5:15 p.m. PST and can be seen on NFLN.

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