4/3The Packer Perspective: Next Man Up: Looking at how your team of choice has drafted in the past can be interesting, but frustrating. Almost every year, you’ll...
1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Will try to scheme around Darren McFadden : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said the team will spend the offseason looking at how to incorporate an offensive scheme...[+] around the talents of RB Darren McFadden. 'Thats one of the things that were going to look at when we get back to Oakland is were really going to look at the things that Darren McFadden does really well and were going to try to ask him to do those things as much as possible, limit the times that we ask him to do some of the things that he may not be as good at,' Allen said. 'All of us as players have strengths and weaknesses, and we want to try to play to our best players' strengths as much as possible.'
1/19NFL Jerks: In Defense of Plodders: Part 1: We’re a snobbish bunch sometimes. We roll into our August fantasy football drafts with very firm ideas of who we want, and who...
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Expect Darren McFadden to be with team: Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said he is confident RB Darren McFadden will play the final year of his contract...[+] with the Raiders.
1/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | HC does not regret hiring Greg Knapp: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is not looking back to his decision of hiring former offensive coordinator Greg...[+] Knapp and his zone-blocking scheme. RB Darren McFadden, in particular, struggled with the scheme, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry in 2012. 'I'm not going to look back and try to say what could have, would have, or should have been,' Allen said. 'I'm looking forward to what we need to do to try to get this team better in the future.'
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden trade bait?: The Oakland Raiders could look to trade RB Darren McFadden if they were able to receive a second or third-round draft pick in...[+] return. The Raiders currently do not have a second and fifth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. McFadden could also be asked to take a pay cut.
12/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Owner spoke with Darren McFadden about offense : Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke with RB Darren McFadden at midseason about reaching out to offensive coordinator Greg Knapp...[+] and telling him what type of running plays McFadden liked. The Raiders tried to mix in more power-running plays as McFadden struggled with Knapp's zone-blocking scheme. McFadden finished the season with just 707 yards rushing and 3.3 yards per carry. Knapp is expected to be relieved of his duties this week.
12/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden struggling in short-yardage situations : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has eight carries for minus-nine yards on third down and two or less this season. He has lost...[+] yardage five times and gained just two first downs.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Successful when Darren McFadden has 100 yards The Oakland Raiders are 10-2 (3-0 this season) when RB Darren McFadden runs for 100 yards or more in a game....[+]The Oakland Raiders are 10-2 (3-0 this season) when RB Darren McFadden runs for 100 yards or more in a game.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Called more power runs in Week 15 : The Oakland Raiders ran for a season-high 203 yards in their Week 15 win, using a mix of zone-blocking and power runs. RB Darren...[+] McFadden amassed 110 yards rushing; RB Mike Goodson added 89 yards.
12/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probableOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices in fullOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 12.
12/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden expects to play: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) expects to play in Week 15 after practicing Monday, Dec. 10. 'It made my nerves kind...[+] of jittery,' McFadden said. '(But) it was more of a scare than anything. It was cool today. I was moving good, making all my cuts. I'm not concerned.'
12/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) participated in practice Monday, Dec. 10, despite re-injuring his ankle in Week 14....[+]
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he expects RB Darren McFadden (ankle) to be fine after McFadden injured his ankle...[+] in the teams Week 14 game.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden tweaks ankle: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) tweaked his ankle in the game Thursday, Dec. 6, but it's not believed to be as serious...[+] as the initial injury.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probable : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 14.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden limited in practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 4....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden expected to play: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) is expected to play in the team's Week 14 game against the Denver Broncos Thursday,...[+] Dec. 6.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden looks good in practice: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) looked good in practice Tuesday, Dec. 4, according to running backs coach Kelly Skipper....[+] 'He looked good today. You could see him cut and bursting off the foot.'
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practicesOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was on the practice field Tuesday, Dec. 4....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was on the practice field Tuesday, Dec. 4.
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden expected to play Thursday: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Sunday, Dec. 2, that he expects RB Darren McFadden (ankle) to play in the Week 14...[+] game Thursday, Dec. 6, against the Denver Broncos.
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden inactive Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been declared inactive for Week 13....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been declared inactive for Week 13.
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 13 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, DL Jack Crawford, OG Lucas Nix, RB Mike Goodson, DL Richard Seymour, OT...[+] Willie Smith inactive for Week 13.
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely to play: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) is unlikely to play during Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. McFadden, who was...[+] limited this week during practice, was listed as questionable for the game and there was optimism he would be able to return to the lineup today. Keep an eye out here later for game-day inactives. In the meantime, adjust your lineup with a replacement option because it looks like McFadden's health issues will once again leave fantasy football owners disappointed.
News -- November 2012
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden limited, questionable: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for a third straight day Friday, Nov. 30, and...[+] officially he is considered questionable for the Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns.
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden limited Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29....[+]Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Marcel Reece to be primary back this week: Oakland Raiders RB Marcel Reece will be the primary halfback in Week 13 while RB Darren McFadden (ankle) looks to get back into...[+] football shape.
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practicesOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, Nov. 29....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, Nov. 29.
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Marcel Reece will be used: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Marcel Reece will continue to be used when RBs Darren...[+] McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) return. 'Marcel has earned the right to carry the ball some,' Allen said. 'We'll use him in that capacity.'
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Marcel Reece still expected to have a role : Oakland Raiders FB Marcel Reece will likely not see much time at running back if RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson...[+] (ankle) are able to play in Week 13; however, its likely that Reece will become more of a focal point of the offense in light of his solid showing as a runner and receiver the past three games. Reece has 672 yards rushing and receiving.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden returns to practice: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) returned to the practice field Wednesday, Nov. 28, for the first time since suffering...[+] an ankle sprain Sunday, Nov. 4.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Browns | Planning for Darren McFadden to play : Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said the team is planning as if Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will be able...[+] to play Week 13.
11/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Hopeful Darren McFadden practices this weekOakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen is hopeful RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will return to practice this week....[+]Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen is hopeful RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will return to practice this week.
11/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden could return in Week 13 Oakland Raiders teammates expect RB Darren McFadden (ankle) to return for their Week 13 game....[+]Oakland Raiders teammates expect RB Darren McFadden (ankle) to return for their Week 13 game.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 12 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, DL Jack Crawford, OG Lucas Nix, RB Mike Goodson, DL Richard Seymour, QB...[+] Terrelle Pryor, OT Willie Smith inactive for Week 12.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Mike Goodson sheds walking boot: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Mike Goodson (ankle) said Friday, Nov. 23, that he has shed the protective boot...[+] that he spent more than two weeks in while recovering from a high-ankle sprain. He said he is disappointed that he missed out on the opportunity to be the lead back while RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been sidelined. 'You see McFadden go down, and I was the next guy in line,' Goodson said. 'You kind of want to get out there and show everybody what you can do, and then I go down with an ankle. The exact same injury (as McFadden), the exact same game.' Goodson has been ruled out for the Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden outOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden sits out practice Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 22....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 22.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | No practice for Darren McFaddenOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, Nov. 21....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
11/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury updateOakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is hopeful RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will play in the teams Week 12 game....[+]Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is hopeful RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will play in the teams Week 12 game.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 11 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, OG Lucas Nix, RB Mike Goodson, DL Richard Seymour, QB Terrelle Pryor, SS...[+] Tyvon Branch, OT Willie Smith inactive for Week 11.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was able to do some running during practice Friday, Nov. 16; however, he has been ruled...[+] out for Week 11. 'McFadden was out today and ran around on the side with the trainers, which was, obviously, a good sign,' head coach Dennis Allen said.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden ruled outOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 11....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 11.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden sits outOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) missed practice again Friday, Nov. 16, and could be ruled out later today....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) missed practice again Friday, Nov. 16, and could be ruled out later today.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden sits out practice Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Top two RBs still out Oakland Raiders RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) are not participating in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]Oakland Raiders RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) are not participating in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden could miss a few more weeks : When Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) suffered his ankle injury in Week 9, the team felt that it would keep him out...[+] of the lineup for two to four weeks.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) was moving well and walking without a limp Wednesday, Nov. 14, as he left the team's...[+] facility and headed to his car in the parking lot. McFadden still was wearing a walking boot on his right foot, however, and head coach Dennis Allen didn't sound overly optimistic, saying McFadden was 'questionable' for Week 11.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | RB rotation might be similar to last week: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen indicated Wednesday, Nov. 14, that if RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle)...[+] are out again, the rotation in the backfield in Week 11 will be similar to last weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. FB Marcel Reece had 13 carries, while RB Jeremy Stewart had seven rushes and RB Taiwan Jones had two carries.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden iffy for Week 11: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) is feeling better but is iffy to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 11. He...[+] should return the following week against the Cincinnati Bengals.
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden could play Week 11 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) may be able to play Week 11 after sitting out Week 10 because of an ankle injury....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) may be able to play Week 11 after sitting out Week 10 because of an ankle injury.
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden talks to coaches about blocking : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden talked with the coaches two weeks ago about the blocking scheme the team has used this season....[+] The team has used primarily a zone blocking scheme this season which does not fit McFadden's style since he has averaged 3.3 yards per carry. McFadden averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2010 when the team used a different blocking scheme. The team could consider trading McFadden this offseason if they do not change their blocking scheme.
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Run game invisible in Week 10 : The Oakland Raiders gained just 72 yards rushing on 24 carries in Week 10 without RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson...[+] (ankle).
11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 10 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, DL Jack Crawford, OT Khalif Barnes, OG Lucas Nix, RB Mike Goodson, DL Richard...[+] Seymour, QB Terrelle Pryor inactive for Week 10.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden can't shed injury label : Week 10 will mark the 14th game in five seasons Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has missed because of injuries. He...[+] has yet to play a full 16-game schedule since entering the NFL in 2008.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden, Mike Goodson may miss Week 11: Oakland Raiders RBs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) will not play in Week 10 and they may miss the team's Week...[+] 11 game as well, according to head coach Dennis Allen. '(Neither) of them made enough progress this week that they were able to be up,' Allen said. 'We'll probably be going through the same thing next week and we'll see where we're at.'
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden to miss Week 10 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 10....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 10.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practice Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 8....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden's status to be known Friday: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he will determine Friday, Nov. 9, whether RB Darren McFadden (ankle) will play in...[+] Week 10. At this point, it appears a long shot he will play.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden day-to-dayOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) is currently listed as day-to-day with a high ankle sprain....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) is currently listed as day-to-day with a high ankle sprain.
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden not ruled out : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Darren McFadden (ankle) has not been ruled out for Week 10 at this point. The...[+] X-rays and MRI done on McFadden's injured ankle were negative.
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) sprained his left ankle and left the the team's Week 9 game in the second quarter....[+] X-rays on his leg were negative, and he is scheduled to get an MRI exam Monday, Nov. 5.
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden has high ankle sprain: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain on his first carry of the...[+] Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played through it before aggravating the injury later. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday, Nov. 5, and is considered week-to-week.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | X-rays negative for Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) left the Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. X-rays...[+] were negative. 'He's got an ankle. I'm not sure the extent of it,' head coach Dennis Allen said after the game. McFadden finished with just 17 yards (still a team high) on seven carries, and he had two receptions for no gain.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injured : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (leg) suffered a lower leg injury in Week 9 and is doubtful to return. McFadden will be getting...[+] X-rays on his leg.
11/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices fully: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was a full participant in practice for the third straight day Friday, Nov. 2. He...[+] is officially listed as probable for the Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
11/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
News -- October 2012
10/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices in fullOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 31....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 31.
10/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden successful between the tackles: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden had 108 of his 114 yards rushing in Week 8 on runs inside the tackles. He had carries of 28...[+] and 21 yards on inside runs after having just one 20-plus-yard run inside the tackles this season.
10/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden had solid outing Week 8 : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden rushed for 114 yards on 29 carries in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also caught...[+] four passes for 23 yards in the game.
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probable : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 26, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 8.
10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices in fullOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 25....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 25.
10/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practices in fullOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 24....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 24.
10/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden healthy: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden insists he's healthy despite putting up a very mediocre performance so far this year. Head...[+] coach Dennis Allen thinks McFadden is the same player he was last year, the player who led the league in rushing before suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 7. 'Yeah, he does,' Allen said. 'He's still an explosive player. We've got to do a better job creating room for him to run. We've incorporated a few more of those gap-scheme plays, and I know you can say this on every play, but we're one block here or there from a big run.'
10/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Not worried about Darren McFadden's explosiveness: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he believes RB Darren McFadden has the same explosiveness that he had last season....[+] Allen said the coaches called more power and gap plays to try to get McFadden going during the game Week 7. McFadden averaged 3.1 carry in the game.
10/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden marginal in win: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden carried 19 times for 53 yards in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he added four...[+] receptions for 28 yards.
10/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probable: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 7.
10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden takes part in practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
10/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden able to practice fullyOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
10/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Remain confident Darren McFadden will break out: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen feels it is just a matter of time before RB Darren McFadden breaks out. McFadden had...[+] 70 yards on 21 carries in Week 6, and he has 271 yards and a 3.2 average through five games under the team's new zone-blocking scheme. McFadden had 519 yards on 91 attempts (5.7) through the first five games last season.
10/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | More on Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden was able to rush for 70 yards in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, but it took 27 carries....[+] He is averaging just 3.2 yards per carry through five games, whereas last season he was at 5.7 at a similar juncture. He has been running hard, he's relatively healthy, and he has been the focal point of the offense each game. McFadden's struggles can be attributed to more teams keying on him.
10/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Still confident in Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said the team is still confident that RB Darren McFadden will break out this season even...[+] though he rushed for 70 yards on 27 carries and averaged 2.6 yards per carry in Week 6. 'I was pleased with the way that he ran the ball,' Allen said. 'He ran the ball extremely hard. There are still a lot of adjustments that weve got to make and some things we have to do because theres still meat left on the bone there.'
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probable: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 6.
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden to be more involved?: The Oakland Raiders spent plenty of time during their bye week trying to find ways to involve RB Darren McFadden more, according...[+] to head coach Dennis Allen. The Raiders are last in the league in rushing with 60.8 yards on the ground per game. Oakland feels McFadden is ready to break out, and the Atlanta Falcons, their Week 6 matchup, have allowed 5.4 yards per carry.
10/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden practicesOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
10/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Remain committed to run game : The Oakland Raiders are committed to improving their run game despite a sluggish start. The team ranks last in the NFL at 60.8...[+] rushing yards per game. They have averaged 2.3, 1.6, 5.7 and 3.5 yards per carry in their four games. RB Darren McFadden's 3.5 yards per carry are also 1.3 below his career mark heading into the year. 'We're not discouraged,' QB Carson Palmer said. 'I know a lot of people outside of this facility are discouraged in our run game, but we're going to continue to work at it. We're not going to give up, we're not going to stop running the football. If anything, we're going to run the football more.'
10/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden fully participatesOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was able to take part in a full practice Wednesday, Oct. 10....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was able to take part in a full practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
10/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Focused on stopping Darren McFadden: The Denver Broncos' defensive game plan for Week 4 was to stop Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden and did so effectively holding...[+] him to 34 yards on 13 carries. McFadden had 508 yards in the previous four games against the Broncos.
News -- September 2012
9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden struggles again: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden carried 13 times for 34 yards in the Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos, and he added one...[+] catch for four yards. McFadden is averaging 3.5 yards per carry this season, and that figure drops to 2.4 yards per carry if you remove the 64-yard scamper he had against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.
9/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden could have bigger role : With injuries depleting the Oakland Raiders' receiving corps, RB Darren McFadden could be a bigger part of the passing game in...[+] Week 4, according to head coach Dennis Allen. 'Having versatile players that give you the ability to do different things is, obviously, always a good luxury to have,' Allen said.
9/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden probable for Week 4: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 28, and he is listed as probable for the Week 4...[+] game against the Denver Broncos.
9/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden limitedOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 27....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
9/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden limitedOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden finally posts big numbers: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden ran for 113 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, in the Week 3 game...[+] against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That surpassed his rushing total from the first two games of the season combined. McFadden also hauled in two receptions for just two yards.
9/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden not a good fit for zone scheme?: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden had one of every 15 runs go for at least 20 yards under the power running scheme installed...[+] by former head coach Hue Jackson, as opposed to one of every 49 in the zone scheme. McFadden averaged 5.3 yards per carry under Jackson, compared to 3.7 in the other systems.
9/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden struggles against Pittsburgh Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has 39 yards on 19 carries in two career games against the Pittsburgh Steelers....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has 39 yards on 19 carries in two career games against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
9/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Confident running game will get on track : Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer said the team's struggling rushing attack, led by RB Darren McFadden, will get back on track...[+] eventually. The Raiders have the league's second worst rushing attack through two weeks. 'You don't let it frustrate you. The saving grace is, you know McFadden is back there,' Palmer said. 'He's one arm tackle away from breaking off a 40-, 50-yarder. He's got that potential, he's got that ability, he's done it before. We're going to stick with it. We're not frustrated. We're disappointed in ourselves for not executing it better but we're not going to let it frustrate us, we're not going to let it deter it from our goal.'
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News -- August 2012
8/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely to play Thursday : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will likely sit out the team's preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 30; however, head coach Dennis...[+] Allen has yet to disclose his status for the game.
8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Unsure if Darren McFadden will play in preseason finale: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Sunday, Aug. 26, that he is uncertain if RB Darren McFadden will play in the preseason...[+] finale against the Seattle Seahawks.
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden may get goal line carries: Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Gregg Knapp believes that the No. 1 running back, RB Darren McFadden, should get the goal...[+] line carries.
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden fully healthy: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden is 100 percent healthy, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Allen said that McFadden looks...[+] like his best, explosive self, and the team does not plan on holding him back in the regular season for fear of him getting hurt again.
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Will not 'baby' Darren McFadden : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Darren McFadden is healthy entering the season and in no way will the team 'baby'...[+] him in order to ensure the running back stays injury-free. McFadden has missed 19 of a possible 64 games during his four-year pro career, missing at least three games in each season. The bulk of those games lost to injury came due to a Lisfranc foot injury during the second half of last season. 'He's 100 percent,' Allen said of McFadden. 'I think the thing that you look at is as a running back, I mean, it's a tough position. They take some shots and that's part of football. We can't baby him. We can't protect him. We got to go out there and play football and give him an opportunity to carry the ball, and we hope that he's able to stay healthy.'
8/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Mike Goodson to play Friday : Oakland Raiders RB Mike Goodson (neck) will play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 17. Goodson is expected to receive...[+] plenty of carries as RB Darren McFadden will see limited action.
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden to play Monday : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will play in the team's preseason opener Monday, Aug. 13, according to head coach Dennis Allen;...[+] however, Allen would not say how much action McFadden will see.
8/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Champ Bailey a fan of Darren McFadden: Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey said Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden is one of the most difficult running backs in the league...[+] to defend because he can do everything. 'He's a great pass blocker, he's a great receiver and he's a great runner,' Bailey said. 'He can do anything you ask him to do. The dude is the real deal.' McFadden, however, has had difficulty staying healthy early in his pro career. 'If he stays healthy a full year he'd give us hell. He's the real deal,' Bailey added.
8/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden has produced big plays : Although Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has been unable to stay healthy in his career, he has produced plenty of big plays....[+] McFadden recorded 29 runs of 20-plus yards on only 336 attempts over the past two seasons.
8/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Using Darren McFadden all over the field : The Oakland Raiders have been using RB Darren McFadden at various spots in multiple formations during training camp, including...[+] outside as a quasi-wide receiver. This will let the team capitalize on McFadden's speed and route-running skills in space against overmatched linebackers, creating the opportunity for big passing gains.
8/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden wants to stay healthy : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he is desperately trying to stay healthy in 2012. McFadden has suffered injuries in all...[+] four of his pro seasons. 'It drives me crazy. I want to go out there and prove I can stay healthy a full season,' McFadden said.
8/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Carson Palmer impressed with Darren McFadden : Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer said he has been impressed with RB Darren McFadden so far in training camp, but mostly by the...[+] intangibles the running back possesses. 'Hes a leader on the team,' Palmer said. 'I didn't know hed be that much of a leader . He is also a hard worker. Hes one of the hardest workers on the team.'
8/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden determined to be durable: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, July 31, that he is determined to play 16 games this season. Head coach Dennis...[+] Allen hired strength and conditioning coach Al Miller to help McFadden in that endeavor.
News -- July 2012
7/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden will not change running style : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he does not intend to change his aggressive style of play, even if it makes him more susceptible...[+] to injury. 'Its one of those things, it happens in football,' McFadden said of injuries. 'I cant say Im unlucky about it because Im a very blessed person to even be playing in this league. I just go out there and take it one day at a time. I cant control injuries. If I get hurt, Im going to get hurt going hard because thats something I cant control, and Im not going to go out there and play not to get hurt.'
7/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden to be used in preseason : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he plans to use RB Darren McFadden in preseason games and will not limit him in any...[+] way.
7/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden will not be overworked in camp : The Oakland Raiders will not overwork RB Darren McFadden during training camp, even though he is 100 percent recovered from a...[+] serious foot injury last season. McFadden must reacquaint himself with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp's zone-blocking scheme; however, working him too much in camp does not make sense.
7/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Carson Palmer sees offensive potential : Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer believes the team's offense has the firepower to score a lot of points this upcoming season....[+] 'With Darren McFadden in the backfield, an offensive line that is hungry. Theyre gonna open up great holes for him,' Palmer said. 'And then a lot of speed on the outside. Really fast receivers with a lot of playaction stuff. Im excited. Having a chance to play for Coach Knapp, Im excited.'
7/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Can Darren McFadden stay healthy? : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has missed 16 of his last 44 starts and has not gone one of his four pro seasons without sitting...[+] down because of injury.
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden looking to play full season Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has never played more than 13 games in a season since joining the NFL....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has never played more than 13 games in a season since joining the NFL.
News -- June 2012
6/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden expects breakout year : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he is fully recovered from his foot injury suffered last season and is looking forward...[+] to carry his strong 2011 performance into this upcoming season.
6/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | In need of backup RB: The Oakland Raiders are set at running back when RB Darren McFadden (foot) is healthy, but they have RBs Mike Goodson and Taiwan...[+] Jones competing to be his backup. Goodson is viewed as rather unproven, and Jones is seen mostly as a change-of-pace back.
6/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Looking at Cedric Benson: The Oakland Raiders are eyeing free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals). The Raiders currently have RBs Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones...[+] as backups to RB Darren McFadden. The Raiders have shown the most interest in Benson in free agency.
6/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Impressed with Darren McFadden : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is convinced RB Darren McFadden (foot) is nothing short of 100 percent and ready...[+] to pick up where he left off last season before a foot injury ended his season after only seven games. 'He looks extremely good to me,' Allen said. 'He looks fast. He looks explosive. He knows what to do. He knows how to do it. And as we all know the key is, can we keep this guy healthy? And if we can, I would expect him to have a good year.'
News -- May 2012
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden looking good during OTAs: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has looked strong and fast during organized team activities this offseason. He is completely...[+] healed from the foot injury that hampered him last season. McFadden has lined up at wide receiver at times during the workouts.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden looks healthy in workouts : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has showed no lingering effects during offseason workouts from the foot injury that...[+] forced him to miss the final nine games last season. He has displayed great speed in practice.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden has big goals for 2012 : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, May 15, his goal is to rush for 1,800 yards in 2012, the same goal he had for...[+] last season. 'I was hoping to get to 1,800 rushing yards, but it didn't work out that way,' McFadden said. 'I will keep pushing for it this year and hopefully get to those goals.'
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden comfortable with zone scheme : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, May 15, he is comfortable playing in the team's zone blocking scheme. McFadden...[+] struggled with the scheme in his first two seasons as a pro, only to have more success when the team switched to a power scheme. 'I feel I can fit in any scheme running the ball,' McFadden said. 'Now I feel like Ive got my feet wet in the NFL, now I have my confidence boosted, so its just, going out there and playing with confidence Im going to go out there and run the ball.'
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden says he's healthy : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) said Tuesday, May 15, he is 100 percent after suffering a severe foot injury last season....[+] McFadden is not concerned with injuring the foot again. 'It was just a freak thing, you know. Im going out there and playing like it never happened,' McFadden said. 'Im not going to worry about it. My thing is, just go out there and play hard. I cant control the things that happen when you go out there and get tackled, so I just go hard every play.'
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden back to full strength : Oakland Raiders running backs coach Kelly Skipper said the way RB Darren McFadden (foot) has been working out 'you would never...[+] know he got hurt.' McFadden suffered a Lisfranc injury in Week 7 last season and never returned, but he's already back to full speed in workouts. 'The thing about Darren is he didn't have any major surgeries, so he's able to come back here healthy and he's playing at a high level right now and it's offseason,' Skipper said. 'He's making cuts at full speed, everything. There's no problem with that.'
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Expect Darren McFadden to take part in minicamp: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he expects RB Darren McFadden (foot) to fully participate in the team's mandatory...[+] minicamp.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Believe Darren McFadden can be a workhorse back : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he believes RB Darren McFadden can carry the football 25-30 times a game; however,...[+] Allen added a team needs a tandem to carry the load. 'The running back position in this league, I think you have the ability to use different people. Because those runners take such a pounding on a play-in and play-out basis,' Allen said. 'Does (McFadden) have the ability to be the lead back? Absolutely and he will be. But were going to have to find ways to spell him some, too.'
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Looking to use Darren McFadden in new ways : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is planning to use RB Darren McFadden a little differently this season to get...[+] the most production out of him. 'Were looking forward to finding different ways of using him and kind of exploiting his talents,' Allen said.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden takes part in minicamp drillsOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) went through all minicamp drills Tuesday, April 17....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) went through all minicamp drills Tuesday, April 17.
4/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden may not do much in workouts: Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said RB Darren McFadden (foot) will be ready for the start of offseason workouts...[+] but may not do much so he can rest for training camp.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) said during a radio interview that he is feeling good, and will continue to play the...[+] same style he always has in 2012. McFadden will not worry about the fear of being injured. He has dealt with multiple foot ailments so far in his early career.
News -- March 2012
3/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden likely ready for offseason workouts : Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Darren McFadden (foot) is expected to be ready for the team's offseason workout...[+] program. 'Hes still kind of going through the rehabilitation process. Hes been back in Oakland working out. We expect him to fully be able to go through the offseason program and ready to roll,' Allen said.
3/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury updateOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has recovered from last season's foot injury that cost him most of the season....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has recovered from last season's foot injury that cost him most of the season.
News -- January 2012
1/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Could consider trading Darren McFadden: The Oakland Raiders could consider trading RB Darren McFadden this offseason if they are interested in acquiring some more draft...[+] picks.
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Could Darren McFadden be traded?: The Oakland Raiders could look at trading RB Darren McFadden in hopes of acquiring more draft picks in the 2012 NFL Draft. McFadden...[+] is likely the team's best bargaining chip.
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Michael Bush could receive franchise tag : There is a strong chance Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush receives the franchise tag in the offseason as RB...[+] Darren McFadden can't be trusted to make it through an entire season healthy.
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden should be ready for 2012 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2012 season....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2012 season.
1/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Hue Jackson discusses Darren McFadden : Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said Monday, Jan. 2, that RB Darren McFadden (foot) had a mid-food sprain and he simply...[+] did not heal quick enough to play in the latter half of the season. 'Yes. It took so long. But it is what I told you guys it was, a mid-foot sprain,' Jackson said. 'And everybody comes back from that differently. He has taken more time than other guys have. And its unfortunate but thats the hand we were dealt.'
News -- December 2011
12/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden still has displaced bone in foot: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) still has a displaced second metatarsal bone in his right...[+] foot, and that will hinder his ability to cut on the foot. McFadden has already been ruled out for the Week 17 game against the San Diego Chargers.
12/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely for Week 17 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is considered a long shot to play in the team's Week 17 game....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is considered a long shot to play in the team's Week 17 game.
12/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Four names as Pro Bowl alternates: Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch, DL Tommy Kelly, RB Darren McFadden (foot) and FB Marcel Reece were named as Pro Bowl alternates...[+] for the AFC roster.
12/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden may be available Week 17Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) may be healthy enough to play in Week 17....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) may be healthy enough to play in Week 17.
12/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden ruled outOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 23, and has been ruled out for Week 16....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 23, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden underwent tests: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) reportedly underwent CT scans, MRIs and X-rays last week in an effort to gain some clarity...[+] on his injured foot. Dr. Robert Anderson said McFadden's foot hasn't healed completely, and McFadden will have to deal with the sprain if he plays again this season. The Raiders have yet to rule McFadden out for Week 16, but he's unlikely to play.
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) sat out practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, because of the residual effect from his workout...[+] with a team trainer Tuesday, Dec. 20, according to head coach Hue Jackson. McFadden experienced some soreness from the session.
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely for Week 16 : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 16. He also appears unlikely of playing in Week 17 as well....[+] McFadden did some light jogging Tuesday, Dec. 20, but has not practiced in two months.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden day-to-day Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) remains listed as day-to-day, according to head coach Hue Jackson....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) remains listed as day-to-day, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | More on Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson indicated Monday, Dec. 19, that he was still holding out hope that RB Darren McFadden (foot)...[+] can return this season. 'I am holding out hope, yeah. I sure am. Until somebody tells me that he's not, I am going to keep on holding out hope,' Jackson said. 'Tomorrow we go to practice and we'll see where he is. I know he is moving around a lot better than he has been, he's in the building, he's here, we'll see where he is tomorrow.'
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Still hoping Darren McFadden play: Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said the team is still holding out hope that RB Darren McFadden (foot) will be able to...[+] return at some point this season.
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden has Lisfranc injury : Updating a previous item, Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said following Week 14 RB Darren McFadden (foot) is dealing with...[+] a Lisfranc injury. However, Jackson added McFadden is not lost for the season. 'No,' Jackson said. 'And it's not a season-ender. I mean, that's what we said - it's a sprained foot, Lisfranc, whatever you want to call it. Basically the same thing. I think Darren will be back before the season's over. And when we get him back, we'll get him back.'
12/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden injury update : Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday, Dec. 7, RB Darren McFadden (foot) has not suffered a setback from the mid-foot...[+] sprain he received Oct. 23; however, Jackson still does not know when McFadden will return to the lineup. 'If anything theres more positives,' Jackson said, when asked if McFadden suffered a setback. 'Theyre getting closer, and I wish I could tell you what day and what the percentage is, but I know theyre getting closer.'
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Coach expects Darren McFadden to return this season: Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said he expects RB Darren McFadden (foot) to play again at some point this season but there...[+] is no timetable for his return.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden not around facility: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) was not seen on the practice field with trainers or in the locker room Monday, Dec....[+] 5, and it does not appear like he will be able to play Week 14. He could be available to play Week 15 if he is able to show improvement.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 13 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Bruce Campbell, RB Darren McFadden, WR Denarius Moore, WR Jacoby Ford, LB Jarvis Moss, QB...[+] Jason Campbell, RB Taiwan Jones inactive for Week 13.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely for Week 13 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play in the team's Week 13 game....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play in the team's Week 13 game.
News -- November 2011
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | No timetable on Darren McFaddens return : Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said there is no timetable yet for the return of RB Darren McFadden (foot) to the lineup....[+] Jackson wants to make sure McFadden is at full strength. 'I think when the player is ready to play Ill know, because hell be ready to go at full speed and obviously the player you mentioned, Darren, we gotta get his conditioning back first and foremost,' Jackson said.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden ruled outOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Nov. 25, and he won't play in Week 12....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Nov. 25, and he won't play in Week 12.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden could miss more time : Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) likely will miss at least a few more games while recovering from his foot injury, according...[+] to a source with knowledge of the situation. McFadden still is very limited and unable to do much. The source said playing in Week 12 is not feasible for McFadden, and in all likelihood, Week 13 is not probable for his return, either. The Raiders are not putting a timetable on the injury, but teammates don't expect to see McFadden return until perhaps Week 14.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | No practice for Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice again Thursday, Nov. 24. 'Same old, same old, status quo,' head coach...[+] Hue Jackson said. 'Again, we'll see if we can get anything out of (McFadden) tomorrow.'
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Want Darren McFadden fully healthy : Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said he wants RB Darren McFadden (foot) to return once he is 100 percent healthy, no less....[+] 'I dont want a 70 percent Darren McFadden,' Jackson said. 'I think thats unfair to the player and unfair to the football team.' It is unlikely McFadden will play in Week 12 if he is not on the practice field during the week.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Being cautious with Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said RB Darren McFadden (foot) is not seriously injured, but he wants to hold McFadden...[+] out until he is 100 percent healthy.
11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 11 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Bruce Campbell, CB Chris X. Johnson, RB Darren McFadden, WR Jacoby Ford, QB Jason Campbell,...[+] FB Manase Tonga, QB Terrelle Pryor inactive for Week 11.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden ruled out for Week 11: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 18, and has...[+] been ruled out for Week 11.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden misses practiceOakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 17....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 17.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Michael Bush relishing opportunity : Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush has rushed for 352 yards and added 130 yards receiving during RB Darren McFaddens (foot) absence....[+] Bush said he has no problem carrying the load at running back. 'Its cool getting the ball,' Bush said, 'but its what Im supposed to do. Running the ball. Like I told the coach, 'Just feed the stud,' I told him that last week. 'Give me the ball and lets see what we can do.''
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely for Week 11Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is highly unlikely to play in the team's Week 11 game....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is highly unlikely to play in the team's Week 11 game.
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Mum is the word on Darren McFadden's injury: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has been sidelined since Oct. 23 due to a mid-foot sprain, and athletic trainer Rod...[+] Martin is prohibited from talking about the injury. It's uncertain if McFadden will return in Week 11. There are three grades of mid-foot sprain, and there is no word on which degree McFadden is dealing with.
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden expected to miss Week 10Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is not expected to play in Week 10 because he is still on crutches....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is not expected to play in Week 10 because he is still on crutches.
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unable to practice: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) was unable to practice Tuesday, Nov. 8. There are conflicting reports whether he'll...[+] play or not in Week 10, but head coach Hue Jackson has yet to officially rule him out.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Update on Darren McFadden: Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson has yet to rule out RB Darren McFadden (foot) for the team's...[+] Week 10 game Thursday, Nov. 10, against the San Diego Chargers. However, it appears unlikely that he will be able to suit up.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden out: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) will miss his third straight game in Week 10 against the San Diego Chargers Thursday,...[+] Nov. 10. The Raiders will again use RBs Michael Bush and Taiwan Jones in place of McFadden.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely for Week 10: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 10 against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Nov. 10. He...[+] has not even resumed jogging. The team won't play again until Nov. 20 for their Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden uncertain for Week 10Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has not begun running at this point and his status for Week 10 is not certain....[+]Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has not begun running at this point and his status for Week 10 is not certain.
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden might be question mark in Week 10: Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has already been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos, and the team...[+] is hopeful of having him back for the Week 10 battle against the San Diego Chargers. However, the possibility exists he might miss that game, too, as he remains on crutches while wearing a protective boot due to a mid-foot sprain suffered in Week 7. 'I don't know that,' head coach Hue Jackson said Friday, Nov. 4. 'I know we're making progress each and every day. He's getting closer and closer. To me, that mid-foot sprain, you just got to take it day to day.'
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Michael Bush expected to start in Week 9 : Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush is expected to start in the team's Week 9 game in place of RB Darren McFadden (foot). Bush and...[+] RB Taiwan Jones have been getting all the reps in practice the past two weeks. Head coach Hue Jackson isnt ruling out McFadden playing in the game; however, with a game against the San Diego Chargers in Week 10 four days after Week 9, the smart money says that Jackson holds out McFadden and entrusts the running attack to Bush and Jones.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Darren McFadden sits out practiceUpdating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 3....[+]Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Players removed from Web site: The Oakland Raiders have removed the images of players, including CB Nnamdi Asomugha and RB Darren McFadden, from the borders...[+] of the lead page of their official Web site, according to Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. Listed rosters remain intact, however.