**Raiders Face Uncertainty Ahead of Browns Matchup**
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without star receiver Davante Adams when they take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and the team’s injury report lists Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby and starting right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. as doubtful.
Adams suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Thursday, while Crosby has been dealing with a left high ankle sprain sustained in Week 2. Munford is battling knee and ankle ailments.
In addition to Adams, the Raiders will also be without linebacker Divine Deablo (oblique) and tight end Michael Mayer (personal reason). Coach Antonio Pierce emphasized the importance of other players stepping up to fill the void.
“But collectively, nobody needs to be Davante Adams,” Pierce said. “I don’t need another Davante. There’s only one, right? I just need the best version of Jakobi Meyers.”
Jakobi Meyers, who has 14 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown, acknowledged the impact of Adams’ absence but expressed confidence in the team’s depth.
“But there’s a lot of talented individuals who will probably get more opportunities this week,” Meyers said. “So all I want to do is just be a big brother or something, just to show them, as long as we go out there and do what we’re supposed to do, man, believe in ourselves, we’re going to be all right.”
Tight end Brock Bowers, the team’s first-round draft pick, leads all NFL tight ends with 18 catches for 197 yards and a touchdown and is expected to play a larger role.
Crosby, who is in danger of sitting out the first game of his career, remained noncommittal about his availability. “I’m not worried about that right now,” he said. “I’m just worried about today. Every single day I’m in here — first in, last out — doing everything I can to get healthy.”
Coach Pierce emphasized the importance of players focusing on their individual roles rather than trying to replace Crosby’s production. “Don’t worry about being Maxx Crosby,” Pierce said. “Don’t put a cape on. Don’t try to be 98, be No. 9. Be 97. Be 44. Be 49. And just give us your best.”
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