Even with the Raiders struggling and allowing 27.9 points per game (fourth-worst in the NFL), Crosby has been a menace to opposing quarterbacks through eight games. The 27-year-old has racked up 6.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, 29 tackles and four pass breakups.

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby was penalized for dead-ball unnecessary roughness for roughing the passer after his hit that bloodied Joe Burrow.

Joe Burrow was battered and bruised on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens, with a couple of clear illegal hits going uncalled. But at least the NFL decided to punish Maxx Crosby for a late hit against the Cincinnati Bengals QB in last Sunday’s game.