The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off the worst Week 3 loss in the NFL, getting trounced by the winless Carolina Panthers in their home opener.
Now, as the Raiders prepare to host the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, they will be without their two best overall players, Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby and All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams.
Crosby is dealing with an ankle injury and Adams is dealing with a hamstring issue, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Big losses: #Raiders coach Antonio Pierce told reporters that Las Vegas’ two top stars — Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Davante Adams (hamstring) — are both out against the #Browns.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2024
The Raiders are already in some deep trouble.
Not only are they 1-2 and coming off a horrible loss, they look to be trending downward.
They were able to upset the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2, which seems so odd to think about right now.
But perhaps the bigger issue here is Adams’ status.
If the Raiders were winning and things were going well, would Adams miss this game against the Browns?
He does have a hamstring injury, which is tough to deal with if you are an NFL receiver.
But it is interesting that Adams is sitting out while trade talk around him is heating up again.
If the Raiders continue to lose games and fail to show growth, will he want to be a part of the team later in the season?
It is a fascinating and possibly troubling situation right now in Las Vegas.
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