In the upcoming Week 14 clash between the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, three noteworthy aspects are worth monitoring. Firstly, attention is drawn to Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who stands on the cusp of reaching 800 rushing yards for the season.
A mere 29 rushing yards against the Vikings would mark his fifth consecutive season achieving this milestone. Joining the ranks of Derrick Henry, Jacobs would become one of only two NFL players with 800+ rushing yards each season since 2019. This impressive streak would constitute the second-longest active run in the league. Historically, Jacobs has faced the Vikings once, accumulating ten carries for 44 yards.
Another key player to watch is Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. With six receptions in the forthcoming game, Adams could secure 70+ catches for the season, extending his remarkable streak to eight consecutive seasons. This achievement would position him as the second-longest active player in the NFL and tie for the seventh-longest streak in league history. Adams boasts an impressive track record against the Vikings, amassing 93 catches for 1,050 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 career games.
The third focal point centers on defensive end Maxx Crosby, who could make history with 1.0 or more sacks in the upcoming game. Achieving this feat would propel Crosby into an exclusive group of just five players in franchise history with 50.0+ career sacks. Additionally, he would stand as the sole player in Raiders history to attain this milestone in his first five NFL seasons.
A notable performance against the Vikings, comprising five tackles and 1.0 sacks, would place Crosby in elite company as the fourth player since 1987 to record 300+ tackles and 50.0+ career sacks within his initial five NFL seasons.
As the Raiders gear up for their Week 14 matchup against the Vikings at Allegiant Stadium, all eyes will be on Jacobs, Adams, and Crosby, as they aim to make significant contributions and potentially etch their names in the record books. The game is scheduled for Sunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST.
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