The Aporia · Maxx Crosby sets record straight on Patrick Mahomes ‘moan’ controversy

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Raiders player Maxx Crosby addressed a viral controversy on the "The Rush" podcast where it was implied he said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes emits a sound resembling a moan when tackled. The misunderstanding arose from host Brogan Roback's questioning, which led many to believe Crosby had made that claim. In clarifying the situation, both Crosby and Roback acknowledged that Crosby never used the word "moan" in the original conversation. Crosby emphasized his respect for Mahomes and wished to set the record straight regarding the viral misinterpretation.

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Last week, Raiders star Maxx Crosby was questioned by "The Rush" podcast co-host Brogan Roback about whether Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes moaned when he got tackled. This exchange went viral and gained millions of views, leading many to believe that Crosby had directly accused Mahomes of moaning during a tackle. However, Crosby clarified in an interview that he never actually used the word "moan" but was cut off before he could finish his sentence. Roback admitted to accidentally setting up the question with misleading language and acknowledged the confusion caused by internet circulation. Both hosts agreed that the incident highlights how easily misunderstandings can spread online.

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Young, G. (2026, October 13). Maxx Crosby sets record straight on Patrick Mahomes ‘moan’ controversy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/sports/maxx-crosby-patrick-mahomes-moaning-controversy/

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Last week, Raiders star Maxx Crosby was asked by “The Rush” podcast co-host Brogan Roback whether Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes moaned when he got tackled by the edge rusher. asserted

he → ask → rusher

The conversation went viral and amassed millions of views because it sounded to many like Crosby was saying Mahomes moaned. asserted

Mahomes → go → many

After mentioning how the clip and ensuing article about Mahomes potentially moaning went viral last week, Roback said, “Do we want to clarify real quick? asserted

we → mention → ?

I am the one who asked if Mahomes said the word ‘moan’ … asserted

Mahomes → ask → word

Yes, we could have said the word ‘grunt.’ uncertain

we → say → word

But we couldn’t think of anything. asserted

we → think → anything

“I didn’t even say it in the clip, either. asserted

I → say → clip

That’s, I’m like, ‘What did I say?’ asserted

I → ’ → What

And I’m like, ‘Did I say that?'” asserted

I → ’m → that

Crosby responded. asserted

Crosby → respond → ?

Crosby is correct that he never directly said Mahomes moaned when he gets tackled. asserted

he → say → ?

“You said something like, ‘There’s no other word really to use,'” Roback replied. asserted

Roback → say → something

“Yeah, I was like, ‘There’s no other word.’ asserted

I → ’ → ?

But I didn’t actually say it. asserted

I → say → it

You stopped me before I even say it. asserted

I → stop → it

That’s why [the] internet is a crazy place… asserted

internet → ’ → ?

I didn’t even say that’s why I was so confused. asserted

I → say → ?

But, hey, you know how the internet works,” Crosby added. asserted

Crosby → know → ?

And Crosby didn’t want to muddy this by letting these moaning allegations linger. asserted

allegations → want → this

Maxx Crosby sets record straight on Patrick Mahomes ‘moan’ controversy

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