The Las Vegas Raiders are sitting at a perfect 3-0, gearing up for a huge Sunday showdown against the also-undefeated Chiefs. You’d think Allegiant Stadium would be absolutely buzzing, a fortress, right? Not according to star Maxx Crosby, who just laid out a stark reality: Vegas is a different kind of city, and the Raiders still have to *earn* their home-field advantage.
Vegas Is Not Oakland, And Maxx Knows It
Maxx Crosby isn’t pulling any punches about the state of the Raiders’ fan base in Las Vegas. While the team has struggled since moving there in 2020, this 3-0 start should be building hype, right? But Crosby sees it differently. He made it clear that unlike the old days in Oakland or even L.A., where the “rabid fans of the Black Hole were legendary” and loyalty was “built in,” Vegas is a whole new ballgame. He stressed that they “have to earn our stadium, and having the fans here.” It’s not a given. They need to develop a fanbase that’s not already fully invested, and that takes work.
You Gotta Win To Earn That Home-Field Roar
Crosby knows the fans want to see a winner. He said it point blank: “Vegas is a different type of city. We’re new to this city and we have to win. The fans come out, they want to see a winner. We have to earn that.” It’s a tough truth, but an honest one. This isn’t a team that can just coast on legacy in its new home. Crosby firmly believes that real home-field advantage follows winning, not the other way around. He’s talking about a season-long effort, saying, “We’re gonna need the fans at full effect, and that’s all season.” For him, it’s about taking it “one day at a time and keep earning the respect, and love and passion for the fans.” He knows the fans *can* fill the stadium, but the team’s got to keep giving them reasons to do it in Silver and Black.
It all comes to a head this Sunday. The Raiders are 3-0, hosting a 3-0 Chiefs squad. If there was ever a game to prove Crosby’s point, to *earn* that Allegiant Stadium roar, this is it. Can they win over the skeptics and truly establish their home turf as a force? That’s the challenge right in front of them.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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