Raiders’ Amik Robertson claims they are ‘better team’ than Chiefs despite Week 12 loss with Maxx Crosby in hospital all week

The Las Vegas Raiders, led by cornerback Amik Robertson, witnessed a major blow when Jimmy Garoppolo has been plagued with injuries this season. Besides the injury issues of the quarterback, they were having hard times battling against the back-to-back defeats.

The Raiders came back strongly and secured back-to-back wins. However, similar to the New York Jets, the team once again lost its charm and suffered two consecutive defeats. The loss they experienced in Week 12 against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs was particularly difficult for Robertson to digest.

Amik Robertson claims Raiders is ‘better team’ than Chiefs

The match was a roller coaster from start to end, with the Raiders taking a promising 14-0 lead before the Chiefs went on a 31-3 scoring rampage. The defending champion squad is renowned for its outstanding ability to rally back. Once again, they demonstrated their prowess by responding emphatically with 21 unanswered points, ultimately securing a 31-17 victory against the Raiders. They will now head into their bye week.

Following the disappointment of the game, Amik Robertson by accident sparked a new controversy. Instead of solely fixating on the defeat, he expressed that what hurt the most wasn’t losing the match but rather being defeated by the Chiefs, a team he confidently considered to be inferior to their own.

“We have lost a couple of them this season, but for me, this one hurts a little bit because I know we are better than that team,” he said via AtoZSports.

Despite the statistical dominance of the Chiefs over the Raiders, maintaining a 10-1 record in the Patrick Mahomes era, the Raiders star remains steadfast in his belief that his team is superior to the defending champions.

“I know we have more dawgs; I know we are better than that team. I’m just pissed off we couldn’t get the win. We put the work in. We know we are better than that team”, Robertson added.

The Raiders interim coach, Antonio Pierce, acknowledged the anticipated challenge posed by facing the reigning champions following the match. He recognized the inevitability of the Chiefs making significant plays that turned the tide of the game in their favor. The coach’s observations reflected the understanding within the team that overcoming Mahomes’ squad would always require matching their prowess on crucial plays. he defeat marked the second under Pierce’s tenure, taking over after the dismissal of former head coach Josh McDaniels.

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby says he was in hospital all week

Maxx Crosby exemplified his unwavering determination by taking the field against the Chiefs despite grappling with a knee injury since Week 2. Despite enduring a series of setbacks, including illness and hospitalization, leading up to the game, he chose to confront the odds and contribute to his team’s efforts.

In a candid post-game interview reported by ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, the Raiders star revealed the severity of his health issues, stating he faced “real issues…all types of s–t,” including some infections. He said these setbacks left him “down for the count for a few days.”

The veteran said he battled through discomfort during the Raiders’ match, and acknowledged the challenging circumstances he faced throughout the week, including the hospital stay. While enduring a week spent in the hospital, he remained grateful for the unwavering support he received from his team and support system.

“I’m lucky I have great people and a great team around me that helped me a lot.”

Despite facing numerous challenges, the football prodigy’s performance on the field was truly exceptional. He successfully obtained his fifth career sack against Mahomes, further establishing himself as the current leader in sacks with an impressive total of 11.5 sacks this season. His injury saga can be traced back to the Raiders’ previous encounter with the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, where he displayed his dominance against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.