The Oakland Raiders’ rookie class has been discussed ad nausesm on this website and among others. However, Sunday’s game was arguably the best for the class as numerous players had career days for the Raiders.
Two of which were Maxx Crosby and Trayvon Mullen, who both appeared onPro Football Focus’ Week 11 Team of the Week:
Crosby had a historic day, finishing the game with four sacks, three of which came in the fourth quarter. He recorded eight total pressures as he finished as the highest-graded edge defender of the week with a grade of 90.2.
Mullen recorded the game-winning interception, but that’s not the only reason he was successful. According to Pro Football Focus, Mullen allowed just 17 receiving yards on seven targets. Without Gareon Conley on the team, Mullen has picked up the slack as the team’s other cornerback opposite of Daryl Worley, and he is starting to thrive.
Mullen and Crosby’s Week 11 performances should be very encouraging for the Raiders going forward, considering these were two players who were drafted outside of the first round who are becoming stars before our eyes. Look for the two to continue to play a ton of snaps in the final six games of the season for the Raiders.
