| 2/14/2013 1:02:00 PM |
Description: New Raiders OC Greg Olson said he will be emphasizing running back Darren McFadden's strengths this season, likely by instituting a power running scheme. Fired OC Greg Knapp installed a zone blocking scheme that went away from McFadden's strengths last season and the running back only gained 3.3 ypc in 12 games. SOURCE: MercuryNews.com | Insight: McFadden flourished in 2011 under a power scheme, producing 614 yards and four touchdowns on the ground on 113 carries (5.4 ypc) in seven games before suffering an injury. We still believe McFadden possesses immense upside but it's doubtful he will ever play 16 games. Still, he might be able to produce third-round value even in 12 games if he is used correctly. | | |
| 1/17/2013 6:01:00 PM |
Description: Oakland GM Reggie McKenzie says that Darren McFadden will remain the team's starting running back for next season. SOURCE: Jerry McDonald, Oakland Tribune | Insight: The former first round draft pick has recorded just one 1,000 yard rushing season in five years in the league. After a disappointing 2012 campaign (707 yards on a career-worst 3.3 yards per carry), he'll need to stay healthy for a whole season if he wants to win back fantasy owners' trust. | | |
| 12/23/2012 4:33:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden rushed 17 times for 33 yards Sunday. | Insight: And he was Oakland's best performer in a game where Matt Leinart had to throw 32 passes due to a Carson Palmer rib injury. McFadden has been a massive bust this season, rushing for 3.3 ypc and scoring three total touchdowns in 11 games. | | |
| 12/17/2012 8:19:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden had his third 100-yard game of the season Sunday versus Kansas City. | Insight: McFadden handled a season-high 30 carries for 110 rushing yards and caught four passes for 39 yards Sunday. Two of McFadden's three 100-yard games this season have come against the Chiefs. | | |
| 12/10/2012 3:36:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden was back at practice after tweaking his ankle late in Thursday night's game with Denver. | Insight: The oft-injured back appears to be on pace to play against Kansas City this Sunday. He rushed for a season-high 114 yards in the first game against the Chiefs and should be started this Sunday if active. | | |
| 12/7/2012 6:56:00 PM |
Description: Oakland head coach Dennis Allen insists that Darren McFadden is "fine" after tweaking his ankle late in Thursday night's loss to the Broncos. | Insight: The Thursday night game gives McFadden plenty of time to rest up before the Raiders' next game a week from Sunday against Kansas City. Unless we hear otherwise, he should be ready to go. | | |
| 12/7/2012 9:14:00 AM |
Description: Oakland tailback Darren McFadden limped off the field with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's game against Denver after twisting an ankle. | Insight: Just another day in the life of Darren McFadden fantasy owners. Living with his injuries is part of the "fun" of owning the oft-injured, slow-healing Raiders' running back. | | |
| 12/6/2012 7:15:00 PM |
Description: Oakland halfback Darren McFadden is active for Thursday night's game against Denver. | Insight: McFadden is finally back in the lineup after missing four games with a high ankle sprain. He figures to see the bulk of the carries for Oakland on Thursday but the Raiders may look to air it out in the second half if the Broncos get out to a big lead. | | |
| 12/5/2012 4:35:00 PM |
Description: Raiders running back Darren McFadden was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is expected to play in Thursday's game with Denver. | Insight: We have certainly heard that one a few times in the past regarding McFadden, only to be disappointed. He practiced all last week and appeared to be close to returning, but with this running back you will have to see him on the "active list" before installing him into your fantasy lineup. | | |
| 12/4/2012 3:05:00 PM |
Description: Raiders running back Darren McFadden was back on the practice field Tuesday and the coach expects him to play in Thursday's game with Denver. | Insight: We have certainly heard that one a few times in the past regarding McFadden, only to be disappointed. He practiced all last week and appeared to be close to returning, but with this running back you will have to see him on the "active list" before installing him into your fantasy lineup. | | |
| 12/3/2012 2:33:00 PM |
Description: Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he expected running back Darren McFadden to play in Thursday's game with Denver. | Insight: We have certainly heard that one a few times in the past regarding McFadden, only to be disappointed. He practiced all last week and appeared to be close to returning, but with this running back you will have to see him on the "active list" before installing him into your fantasy lineup. | | |
| 12/2/2012 3:25:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden is inactive for Sunday's game against Cleveland. McFadden has been out since spraining his ankle in Week 9. | Insight: McFadden returned to practice this week, but will have to wait for Week 14. For now, Marcel Reece will continue to get most of the work out of the Oakland backfield. | | |
| 12/2/2012 11:03:00 AM |
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter isn't expecting running back Darren McFadden to be available for Sunday's game against Cleveland. McFadden has been out since spraining his ankle in Week 9. | Insight: McFadden returned to practice this week suggesting that he might be able to play Thursday when the Raiders take on the Broncos. For now, Marcel Reece will continue to get most of the work out of the Oakland backfield. | | |
| 11/30/2012 5:52:00 PM |
Description: Raiders running back Darren McFadden (ankle) is now expected to be a game-time decision. SOURCE: Jerry McDonald, Oakland Tribune | Insight: The Raiders are notorious wafflers when it comes to McFadden's injury status. Right now Marcel Reece seems like a stronger Week 13 option, especially since OC Greg Knapp suggested Thursday that McFadden would be eased back into action if he does play. | | |
| 11/29/2012 5:23:00 PM |
Description: Raiders running back Darren McFadden is set to return from an ankle sprain Sunday but Oakland is not ready to give him a full workload right off the bat. SOURCE: Steve Corkran, Contra Costa Times | Insight: Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp said that Marcel Reece will be used as the primary halfback while McFadden gets back into football shape. We don't really trust anything that comes out of the Raiders' camp at this point so we still expect McFadden to handle most of the carries while Reece plays on passing downs. | | |
| 11/26/2012 12:05:00 PM |
Description: Teammates expect Raiders running back Darren McFadden to return in Week 13 after he missed his third straight game Sunday with a high ankle sprain. SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle | Insight: We'll believe it when we see it. McFadden was "close" to returning many times last season from a "minor" foot injury that turned out to be a Lisfranc sprain. We just can't believe anything we hear from the Oakland camp at this point. Fantasy owners should hold onto Marcel Reece, who has accumulated 495 yards of offense on 70 touches over the last four games. | | |
| 11/23/2012 2:20:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden (ankle) missed Friday's practice and beat writer Steve Corkran is reporting that both McFadden and Mike Goodson will not play in Week 12. | Insight: McFadden has never been a quick healer and the original diagnosis in Week 9 was 2-4 weeks. Marcel Reece is the best fantasy option out of the Raiders backfield after posting 193 yards from scrimmage last weekend. | | |
| 11/20/2012 12:32:00 PM |
Description: Oft-injured Oakland running back Darren McFadden (ankle) will once again be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. | Insight: McFadden has never been a quick healer and the original diagnosis in Week 9 was 2-4 weeks. Marcel Reece is the best fantasy option out of the Raiders backfield after posting 193 yards from scrimmage last weekend. | | |
| 11/16/2012 5:32:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running backs Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 11. SOURCE: Jerry McDonald, Oakland Tribune | Insight: McFadden has never been a quick healer and the original diagnosis in Week 9 was 2-4 weeks. Marcel Reece is the best fantasy option out of the Raiders' limited choices. | | |
| 11/16/2012 3:00:00 PM |
Description: Oakland running back Darren McFadden missed another practice on Friday and anyone who thinks the injury-prone back is going to play this weekend still believes in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. | Insight: McFadden has never been a quick healer and the original diagnosis in Week 9 was 2-4 weeks. Mike Goodson is also expected to miss the game. Marcel Reece is the best fantasy option out of the Raiders' limited choices. | | |
