Some losses linger longer than others, and Sunday’s defeat in Cleveland carried that weight for Las Vegas . The Raiders watched the same script unfold again: a defense that fought, an offense that sputtered, and a season slipping further out of reach. With the playoffs no longer realistic, frustration finally surfaced from the team’s most relentless voice.

Maxx Crosby acknowledged what many fans already sensed. The Raiders aren’t playing for January anymore. After the 24–10 loss, Crosby admitted their mindset had shifted weeks ago.

“At this point, you know you’re not playing for the playoffs,” he said. “You can cry and moan… at this point you play for the love of the game.” His honesty landed like a gut punch for a fanbase already struggling to stomach another lost season.

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