🚨BREAKING: Maxx Crosby Opens Door to Leave Raiders After Controversial Postgame Comment — Fans Furious, Speculate He Wants to Join Chiefs
Las Vegas, NV | October 21, 2025 —
The Las Vegas Raiders’ devastating 31–0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 wasn’t the only thing shaking Raider Nation — Maxx Crosby’s postgame comments might have hit even harder.
Moments after one of the worst defeats of his career, the Pro Bowl defensive end stunned reporters by praising the very team that just humiliated his own. What started as a moment of sportsmanship quickly spiraled into a full-blown controversy that has left fans questioning his loyalty — and even speculating about his future.
“I’ve faced greatness before,” Crosby said. “But what Kansas City is doing right now is beyond that. They’re not chasing the AFC West — they’re chasing history. Every drive, every hit, every snap… it’s championship football. That’s the standard every team should want to reach.”
The remark — sincere yet startling — spread like wildfire across social media, igniting heated debate among fans and analysts alike. Within hours, #CrosbyToChiefs trended in both Nevada and Missouri, with fans interpreting his words as admiration for Kansas City’s dynasty — and perhaps frustration with Las Vegas’s ongoing struggles.
The timing couldn’t have been worse. Crosby had exited the game in the second quarter with a knee injury, watching helplessly as the Raiders collapsed without him. Patrick Mahomes carved up the defense for 286 yards and three touchdowns before resting in the fourth, while Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce delivered explosive plays that buried Las Vegas early.
For the Raiders, it was more than just a defeat — it was a dismantling. And Crosby’s unexpected praise only deepened the sting.
Many fans accused him of “admiring the enemy”, calling the comments tone-deaf and disrespectful to the Raiders’ fierce rivalry with Kansas City. “You don’t talk like that after getting shut out,” one fan posted on X. “That’s not leadership — that’s surrender.”
Yet others defended him, arguing his words reflected honesty and maturity, not betrayal. ESPN’s Jeff Darlington weighed in: “Crosby isn’t quitting — he’s calling out the standard. Every great competitor recognizes greatness when they see it.”
Still, whispers are growing louder. With Crosby under contract through 2026, insiders suggest his tone — and his visible frustration — may hint at deeper tensions within the organization.
When pressed about the fan reaction, Crosby offered a calm, almost defiant response:
“I respect winners,” he said. “And right now, Kansas City’s winning. That’s what every player should want.”
Whether it was admiration, exhaustion, or a subtle message to Raiders management, Maxx Crosby’s words have become the headline of Week 7 — turning a blowout loss into one of the most talked-about storylines in the AFC West.
