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Maxx Crosby Earns Caleb Williams’ High Praise, Then Returns It After Dominant Week 4

Crosby’s public reply underscores an outing analysts graded elite.

Overview

  • After the Bears’ 25-24 win over the Raiders, Caleb Williams called Crosby “probably the best player” he has faced so far in his career.
  • On his podcast, Crosby said Williams “earned my respect,” describing an all-day battle with a quarterback he called hard to tackle.
  • Film reviews and PFF charting credited Crosby with five pressures, three batted passes including a tipped-ball interception, multiple tackles for loss and a forced fumble, producing a 91.5 overall grade.
  • Raiders coach Pete Carroll praised Crosby as “the real deal” and said his performance should be celebrated.
  • Chicago’s staff shuffled the offensive line during the game, benching Braxton Jones and debuting rookie Ozzy Trapilo as Ben Johnson sought a spark heading into the bye week.