Raiders' Maxx Crosby Calls Out Ravens After Heated AFC Showdown

Raiders Maxx Crosby Calls Out Ravens After Heated AFC Showdown...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby sparked controversy Sunday by publicly criticizing the Baltimore Ravens following their 27-24 preseason matchup. The All-Pro pass rusher accused Ravens players of "dirty plays" during the game, specifically calling out an unflagged low block that sidelined Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo.

Crosby's postgame comments went viral Monday after he doubled down on social media, tweeting: "Some teams play football, some teams try to hurt people. Film don't lie." The Ravens organization has not yet responded to the allegations, but NFL Network reports the league is reviewing multiple plays from the game.

The rivalry between these AFC teams dates back to their 2021 playoff meeting, where Crosby sacked Lamar Jackson three times. Baltimore won Sunday's exhibition game on a last-second Justin Tucker field goal, but the postgame drama is drawing more attention than the final score.

Fans are divided, with #MaxxWasRight trending on Twitter as supporters share clips of questionable Ravens blocks. Former NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino told ESPN the unflagged hit on Deablo "likely should've drawn a penalty" under current player safety rules.

The Raiders and Ravens meet again in Week 12 of the regular season, setting up what could be one of 2026's most anticipated rematches. Crosby leads the NFL with 14.5 sacks since the start of last season, while Baltimore's physical offensive line remains one of the league's most dominant units.