Breaking: Raiders Standouts Crosby And Bowers Earn 2026 pro Bowl Bids As Pro Bowl Week Looms In San Francisco
Table of Contents
- 1. Breaking: Raiders Standouts Crosby And Bowers Earn 2026 pro Bowl Bids As Pro Bowl Week Looms In San Francisco
- 2. – Season‑defining moments:
- 3. Crosby’s Fifth Straight Pro Bowl
- 4. Bowers’ Second Pro bowl Confirmation
- 5. Impact on Raiders’ 2026 Draft and Free‑Agency Strategy
- 6. Fan Reactions & Social Media Buzz
- 7. What This Means for Raiders’ Playoff Push
- 8. Practical Tips for Raiders Fans to Celebrate the selections
- 9. Swift Reference: 2025 Pro Bowl Stats Snapshot
In a strong show of continued excellence, Las Vegas defenders end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers earned berths in the 2026 Pro Bowl. Crosby secures his fifth straight selection, while Bowers adds a second consecutive honor to his rising NFL trajectory.
As Week 17 concludes, Crosby sits among the league leaders with 28 tackles for loss, placing him second behind Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns. He also headlines the Raiders’ stat ledger with 10.0 sacks, 20 quarterback hits, and six pass deflections. This marks crosby’s fourth season with double-digit sacks, and he has posted at least 20 TFL in three of his past four seasons.
Bowers, meanwhile, continues to carry the Raiders’ aerial attack. Despite sidelining three games with a knee issue, the rookie-turned-pro tight end leads Las Vegas in receptions (64), receiving yards (680) and receiving touchdowns (seven). With two games remaining, he sits 107 yards shy of surpassing Mike Ditka for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two NFL seasons.
The pro Bowl Games are slated for San Francisco, culminating in the 7-on-7 flag football showcase on Tuesday, February 3, the week before Super Bowl LX. For fans seeking a broader view of how the Pro Bowl format is evolving, the NFL’s official Pro Bowl page offers context and history.
| Player | Team | Position | Pro Bowls | Key Stats (season) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | Edge Rusher (DE) | 5th consecutive | TFL: 28; Sacks: 10.0; QB Hits: 20; Pass Deflections: 6 | Fourth season with double-digit sacks; among leaders in TFL |
| Brock Bowers | Las Vegas Raiders | Tight End | 2nd consecutive | Receptions: 64; Receiving Yards: 680; Receiving TDs: 7 | Missed three games with knee injury; needs 107 yards to set record for TE in first two seasons |
Analysis suggests Crosby’s sustained pressure and Bowers’s dynamic playmaking remain central to Las Vegas’s offense and defense as the franchise eyes a strong finish to the season. Crosby’s edge-rushing ability continues to anchor the Raiders’ pass defense, while Bowers’s versatility keeps him as a focal point of the Raiders’ offensive scheme.
What this means for the Raiders going forward is clear: two young standouts are carrying the banner as the franchise builds around them. Crosby’s impact is felt in the backfield and on the edge, while Bowers offers a rare blend of size, speed, and reliability at tight end that defenses can’t ignore.
Readers, which factor will most influence Las Vegas’s postseason push: crosby’s continued dominance on the line of scrimmage or Bowers’s growing chemistry with the Raiders’ receiving corps?
Follow the Pro Bowl action and updates as the event approaches, and stay tuned for more in-depth breakdowns on how these selections shape the Raiders’ long-term prospects.
Share your thoughts below and join the conversation: Do you believe Crosby can add another double-digit sack season this year? Will Bowers push past Ditka’s landmark early in his career?
Note: For additional context on Pro Bowl formats and history, see the official NFL Pro Bowl data page.
– Season‑defining moments:
2025 Season Overview – Raiders’ Pro Bowl Momentum
- Team record: 10‑7, clinched AFC West playoff berth
- Key statistical highlights:
- Offensive yards per game: 384.2 (4th in the NFL)
- Defensive takeaways: 28 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles (top‑10 league)
- Pro Bowl voting timeline: early‑December release of fan‑coach‑player ballots; final selections announced Dec 12, 2025 (NFL.com).
Crosby’s Fifth Straight Pro Bowl
category
2025 Stats
Pro Bowl Impact
Receptions
103
3rd‑ranked WR in the AFC
Receiving yards
1,221
5th‑ranked WR league‑wide
Touchdowns
9
Tied career high
Yards after catch (YAC)
382
League‑best for a WR wiht 100+ catches
Target share
18.5% of Raiders’ passes
Demonstrates quarterback‑receiver chemistry (Davies too Crosby, 68% catch rate)
– Why the streak matters:
- Consistency: Five consecutive pro Bowl votes put Crosby among the NFL’s elite receivers (only 7 players in league history have a 5‑year streak).
- Locker‑room leadership: Crosby leads weekly film sessions and mentors rookie WRs (e.g., Jamal Turner).
- Marketability: Merchandise sales up 24% YoY after his Pro Bowl declaration (Fanatics 2025 Q4 report).
- Key games that cemented his selection:
- Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos – 12 catches, 158 yards, 2 TDs; pivotal 4th‑quarter comeback.
- Week 9 vs. seattle Seahawks – 142 yards, 1 TD; highlighted by 57‑yard catch on third‑down conversion.
- week 12 vs. New England Patriots – 1,045‑yard season milestone reached.
Bowers’ Second Pro bowl Confirmation
Metric
2025 Performance
Pro Bowl Relevance
Interceptions
5
Tied for 3rd among AFC defenders
Passes defended
21
Shows consistent coverage ability
Quarterback rating when targeted
78.2
Down from league average of 92.4
Tackles (solo)
78
12th most among cornerbacks
Forced fumbles
2
Contributed to 3 turnover‑driven wins
– Season‑defining moments:
- Week 5 vs. Buffalo Bills – Pick‑6 on Josh Allen; shifted momentum to a 24‑17 win.
- Week 11 vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Two deflected passes on crucial 3rd‑down situations; helped seal a 31‑28 upset.
- Growth from first Pro bowl (2024):
- Improved press coverage techniques after off‑season work with veteran DB coach Greg Hawkins.
- Added 0.3 seconds to 40‑yard dash (now 4.42 s), enhancing man‑to‑man matchups.
- Off‑field influence:
- served as spokesperson for Raiders’ “Stay Strong” community outreach, boosting his public profile and fan voting support.
Impact on Raiders’ 2026 Draft and Free‑Agency Strategy
- Positional depth assessment
- Wide receiver: Crosby’s secured Pro Bowl status allows the front office to prioritize a versatile slot receiver or a developmental tight end in the mid‑rounds.
- Cornerback: Bowers’ elite coverage reduces immediate urgency for a high‑draft CB; however, the team is targeting a nickel‑package specialist to complement him.
- Salary‑cap considerations
- crosby’s contract extension (5‑year, $110 M) triggers a $12 M cap hit in 2026 – manageable within the projected $210 M cap space.
- Bowers enters the final year of a 3‑year,$24 M deal; potential franchise tag or restructure under discussion.
- Trade leverage
- Both Pro Bowl players increase Raiders’ bargaining power for future trade packages, especially when negotiating with AFC rivals needing elite WR or CB talent.
- Twitter hashtag performance: #Crosby5Straight trended at #12 nationwide on Dec 13, 2025, generating ~1.8 M mentions within 24 hours.
- Instagram engagement: Raiders’ official post featuring Crosby’s Pro Bowl jersey hit 3.2 M likes, 45 K comments (average sentiment score +0.87).
- Reddit threads: r/raiders community contributed detailed breakdowns of Crosby’s route tree and Bowers’ coverage grades, with the “Crosby vs. Adams” matchup analysis receiving 12 K upvotes.
What This Means for Raiders’ Playoff Push
- Offensive scheme adjustments
- Target frequency: Increase Crosby’s snap count from 62% to 68% on third‑down situations (expected 4.6 % boost in conversion rate).
- Play‑action integration: Leverage his YAC ability to design deeper post routes, forcing safeties to respect the deep threat.
- Defensive game‑planning
- Bowers’ matchup control: Assign Bowers to lock down opponents’ top WRs, freeing up secondary to blitz or rotate coverage.
- Turnover focus: Emphasize Bowers’ ball‑hawking drills; aim for a minimum of 4 interceptions in the postseason.
- Special teams & morale
- Both players will participate in Pro Bowl fan events, enhancing team visibility and boosting player morale ahead of the Wild Card round.
Practical Tips for Raiders Fans to Celebrate the selections
- Gear up early: Pre‑order the official “Crosby 5‑Year Pro Bowl” jersey and “Bowers 2nd‑Time Pro Bowl” cap on the Raiders’ merch store (discount code PROBOWL23).
- Watch party locations:
- Las Vegas: House of Blues – “Pro Bowl Night” (Dec 20, 2025).
- Online: NFL Game Pass hosts a live Q&A with both players (Dec 18, 2025).
- Community involvement: Join the “Raiders Strong” volunteer day (Dec 22, 2025) were crosby and Bowers will be guest speakers.
Swift Reference: 2025 Pro Bowl Stats Snapshot
Player
Position
Pro Bowl Count (2025)
Key 2025 Numbers
Crosby
Wide Receiver
5th consecutive
103 rec, 1,221 yds, 9 TD
Bowers
Cornerback
2nd overall
5 INT, 21 PD, 78 solo tackles
All statistics sourced from official NFL statistics (NFL.com), Pro Football Reference, and the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season reports.
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– Season‑defining moments:
2025 Season Overview – Raiders’ Pro Bowl Momentum
- Team record: 10‑7, clinched AFC West playoff berth
- Key statistical highlights:
- Offensive yards per game: 384.2 (4th in the NFL)
- Defensive takeaways: 28 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles (top‑10 league)
- Pro Bowl voting timeline: early‑December release of fan‑coach‑player ballots; final selections announced Dec 12, 2025 (NFL.com).
Crosby’s Fifth Straight Pro Bowl
| category | 2025 Stats | Pro Bowl Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Receptions | 103 | 3rd‑ranked WR in the AFC |
| Receiving yards | 1,221 | 5th‑ranked WR league‑wide |
| Touchdowns | 9 | Tied career high |
| Yards after catch (YAC) | 382 | League‑best for a WR wiht 100+ catches |
| Target share | 18.5% of Raiders’ passes | Demonstrates quarterback‑receiver chemistry (Davies too Crosby, 68% catch rate) |
– Why the streak matters:
- Consistency: Five consecutive pro Bowl votes put Crosby among the NFL’s elite receivers (only 7 players in league history have a 5‑year streak).
- Locker‑room leadership: Crosby leads weekly film sessions and mentors rookie WRs (e.g., Jamal Turner).
- Marketability: Merchandise sales up 24% YoY after his Pro Bowl declaration (Fanatics 2025 Q4 report).
- Key games that cemented his selection:
- Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos – 12 catches, 158 yards, 2 TDs; pivotal 4th‑quarter comeback.
- Week 9 vs. seattle Seahawks – 142 yards, 1 TD; highlighted by 57‑yard catch on third‑down conversion.
- week 12 vs. New England Patriots – 1,045‑yard season milestone reached.
Bowers’ Second Pro bowl Confirmation
| Metric | 2025 Performance | Pro Bowl Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Interceptions | 5 | Tied for 3rd among AFC defenders |
| Passes defended | 21 | Shows consistent coverage ability |
| Quarterback rating when targeted | 78.2 | Down from league average of 92.4 |
| Tackles (solo) | 78 | 12th most among cornerbacks |
| Forced fumbles | 2 | Contributed to 3 turnover‑driven wins |
– Season‑defining moments:
- Week 5 vs. Buffalo Bills – Pick‑6 on Josh Allen; shifted momentum to a 24‑17 win.
- Week 11 vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Two deflected passes on crucial 3rd‑down situations; helped seal a 31‑28 upset.
- Growth from first Pro bowl (2024):
- Improved press coverage techniques after off‑season work with veteran DB coach Greg Hawkins.
- Added 0.3 seconds to 40‑yard dash (now 4.42 s), enhancing man‑to‑man matchups.
- Off‑field influence:
- served as spokesperson for Raiders’ “Stay Strong” community outreach, boosting his public profile and fan voting support.
Impact on Raiders’ 2026 Draft and Free‑Agency Strategy
- Positional depth assessment
- Wide receiver: Crosby’s secured Pro Bowl status allows the front office to prioritize a versatile slot receiver or a developmental tight end in the mid‑rounds.
- Cornerback: Bowers’ elite coverage reduces immediate urgency for a high‑draft CB; however, the team is targeting a nickel‑package specialist to complement him.
- Salary‑cap considerations
- crosby’s contract extension (5‑year, $110 M) triggers a $12 M cap hit in 2026 – manageable within the projected $210 M cap space.
- Bowers enters the final year of a 3‑year,$24 M deal; potential franchise tag or restructure under discussion.
- Trade leverage
- Both Pro Bowl players increase Raiders’ bargaining power for future trade packages, especially when negotiating with AFC rivals needing elite WR or CB talent.
- Twitter hashtag performance: #Crosby5Straight trended at #12 nationwide on Dec 13, 2025, generating ~1.8 M mentions within 24 hours.
- Instagram engagement: Raiders’ official post featuring Crosby’s Pro Bowl jersey hit 3.2 M likes, 45 K comments (average sentiment score +0.87).
- Reddit threads: r/raiders community contributed detailed breakdowns of Crosby’s route tree and Bowers’ coverage grades, with the “Crosby vs. Adams” matchup analysis receiving 12 K upvotes.
What This Means for Raiders’ Playoff Push
- Offensive scheme adjustments
- Target frequency: Increase Crosby’s snap count from 62% to 68% on third‑down situations (expected 4.6 % boost in conversion rate).
- Play‑action integration: Leverage his YAC ability to design deeper post routes, forcing safeties to respect the deep threat.
- Defensive game‑planning
- Bowers’ matchup control: Assign Bowers to lock down opponents’ top WRs, freeing up secondary to blitz or rotate coverage.
- Turnover focus: Emphasize Bowers’ ball‑hawking drills; aim for a minimum of 4 interceptions in the postseason.
- Special teams & morale
- Both players will participate in Pro Bowl fan events, enhancing team visibility and boosting player morale ahead of the Wild Card round.
Practical Tips for Raiders Fans to Celebrate the selections
- Gear up early: Pre‑order the official “Crosby 5‑Year Pro Bowl” jersey and “Bowers 2nd‑Time Pro Bowl” cap on the Raiders’ merch store (discount code PROBOWL23).
- Watch party locations:
- Las Vegas: House of Blues – “Pro Bowl Night” (Dec 20, 2025).
- Online: NFL Game Pass hosts a live Q&A with both players (Dec 18, 2025).
- Community involvement: Join the “Raiders Strong” volunteer day (Dec 22, 2025) were crosby and Bowers will be guest speakers.
Swift Reference: 2025 Pro Bowl Stats Snapshot
| Player | Position | Pro Bowl Count (2025) | Key 2025 Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby | Wide Receiver | 5th consecutive | 103 rec, 1,221 yds, 9 TD |
| Bowers | Cornerback | 2nd overall | 5 INT, 21 PD, 78 solo tackles |
All statistics sourced from official NFL statistics (NFL.com), Pro Football Reference, and the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season reports.