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Running Back Rank: #7
Overall: #8
It took a few seasons, but McFadden finally lived up to his potential last season. McFadden had a monster season, finishing with more than 1,600 total yards and 10 touchdowns in 13 games. He looked like a different back, running with a lot more power and decisiveness while still displaying his breakaway speed. McFadden had six 100-yard games and had more than 85-rushing yards nine of 13 games. He was a consistent presence in the Raiders offense all season. He should continue to get a lot of chances, being the focal point of the offense with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson now the head coach. McFadden had fewer than 500-rushing yards his previous two seasons. He is yet to play a full season, battling injury each of his three years in the NFL. McFadden is the real deal, though. He has a ton of ability. McFadden is a complete back. He catches the ball well (47 receptions last season), can churn out the tough yards and has elite speed to make the big play every time he touches the ball. He is a game changer.
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His injury history hurts his value, but McFadden has as much upside as any back in the game. He can be the top rated fantasy back if all the chips fall into place. Consider him a low-end No. 1 back, though, since he has missed 10 games in three years. He has the potential to get 2,000 total yards and double-digit touchdowns if he can make it through a full season. |
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| The Oakland Raiders could consider trading RB Darren McFadden this offseason if they are interested in acquiring some more draft picks. |
| Fantasy Impact: We'll see. We think the Raiders would have a hard time trading this talented back. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Could make some sense if they keep Michael Bush, who proved he could be a solid starter in this league. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2012 season. |
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| Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said RB Darren McFadden (foot) would have participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4, if the team had made the playoffs. |
| Fantasy Impact: Good to know but a little late for fantasy teams. |
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| 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 it's unfortunate but that's the hand we were dealt.' |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Another injury plagued year for McFadden but he should be just fine for the start of 2012. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is ruled out for Week 17. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) was not seen on the practice field Friday, Dec. 30, and is expected to be ruled out for Week 17. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is not practicing again Thursday, Dec. 29, and he is unlikely to play in Week 17 against the San Diego Chargers. Head coach Hue Jackson does not like to start players if they haven't practiced the week before. |
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| Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that RB Darren McFadden (foot) is still not ready to return to the practice field. 'He's not ready yet,' Jackson said. The head coach said the expression from the training staff tells him that there is hope McFadden will play again this season. 'That expression's much better, but it's just not where it needs to be. It's not that, 'Here we go.' But we're getting there, though. And he is more confident. So we're getting closer, but we're not there yet.' |
| Fantasy Impact: McFadden should miss the last game of the season. |
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