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Maxx Crosby Tops Bears' Concerns Ahead of Week 4 Trip to Raiders

Crosby’s pass rush looms as the key stress test for Caleb Williams behind a Chicago line managing fresh injury questions.

Dallas Cowboys v Chicago Bears
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby eyes Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the first half on Sept. 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Rick Scuteri/AP)
Bears offensive lineman Theo Benedet during a preseason game against the Dolphins on Aug. 10, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Chicago (1-2) visits Las Vegas (1-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, with BetMGM listing the Bears as a 1-point favorite.
  • Right tackle Darnell Wright (elbow) did not practice Wednesday and left tackle Braxton Jones has been inconsistent, raising protection worries after a sack-free outing against Dallas; TE Colston Loveland also sat, with CB Kyler Gordon, LB T.J. Edwards and DT Grady Jarrett among others banged up.
  • Bears coach Ben Johnson labeled Maxx Crosby a top-five defender and QB Caleb Williams said he must be tracked every snap; Crosby has 61.5 career sacks and signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension this offseason.
  • Las Vegas seeks a defensive rebound after allowing 41 points to Washington and surrendering major return yards on special teams, placing added onus on rushers like Malcolm Koonce and DT Thomas Booker to pressure Williams.
  • Perimeter matchups figure prominently, with Chicago’s Rome Odunze tied for the NFL lead with four touchdown catches and Raiders receiver Tre Tucker coming off an 8-catch, 145-yard, 3-TD performance.