The Raiders are ruling out top players Davante Adams (hamstring) and Maxx Crosby (ankle) against the Browns

Crosby rarely misses a snap, let alone an entire game. However, in the disappointing Week 3 loss to Carolina, the Raiders' defensive machine played just 81.4% of the snaps while dealing with the ankle issue. On Sunday, Crosby will miss the first game of his six-year career.

Without Crosby, the Raiders defense will lose its biggest force. Crosby leads the Raiders with three sacks, five tackles for loss and five QB hits this season. The rest of the team combined for two sacks, five TFLs and seven QB hits. Crosby owns 50.0 percent of the team's TFL, which is the highest share in the NFL.

Likewise, Adams' absence is a huge blow to Gardner Minshew and the offense. The three-time All-Pro has 18 receptions (T-8th in the NFL) and 209 receiving yards (T-13th) this season. He is tied with Brock Bowers for most Raiders catches and leads the club in receiving yards in 2024.

The Pro Bowler's absence and Mayer's lack of action should increase the targets for Bowers and Jakobi Meyers this week against a Cleveland Browns club that also enters the week struggling.