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Running Back Rank: #18
Overall: #26
McFadden had an uneventful rookie season. He was slowed by a toe injury much of the year. McFadden did display why he was such a highly touted draft pick, though, rushing for 164 yards in Week 2. The Raiders have three good backs on their roster (Justin Fargas and Michael Bush), which could limit McFadden some weeks. McFadden has the most talent of the bunch, though, so he could emerge as the lead carrier at some point. McFadden is an explosive back that is a home-run threat every time he touches the ball. He has top speed and moves, but can also run with a little power. If he has a knock, it is his ability to hold onto the ball.
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McFadden has a lot of upside, but you have to worry about his workload with Fargas and Bush around. It wouldn't surprise to see McFadden get 1,200 or so total yards, though, and around six to eight scores. He has a ton of potential. His health really derailed him last season. He is worth a gamble as a low-end No. 2 back or No. 3 for fantasy teams. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) may be able to play in Week 10. He is expected to limited during practice this week. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) went through a workout Monday, Nov. 2, and has been improving. 'We went out there today and worked on cuts. I was kind of winded,' McFadden said. 'That was one of the main things, see if I can get out there and do a little running around and get good footing.' He is hoping to return against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 15. |
| Fantasy Impact: We think McFadden is a long shot to do much the rest of this season. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) did some light jogging and agility work on a side field during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Oct. 30. |
| Fantasy Impact: McFadden remains a few weeks away from playing. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will not play in Week 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: If you need the roster space, getting rid of McFadden isn't a bad move. He has little appeal the rest of this season. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will not play in Week 7. |
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| NFL.com reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) is inactive for Week 6. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 6 game. |
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| ESPNews reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will be out two to four weeks with a torn meniscus. |
| Fantasy Impact: His dreadful season just got worse. Michael Bush and Justin Fargas should split carries the next few games. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden fumbled the football three times in Week 3, losing one. |
| Fantasy Impact: McFadden has to shore up his fumbling issues if he hopes to turn the corner this season. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said RB Darren McFadden will start in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. |
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