Oakland Raiders
Darren McFadden - #20 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/27/1987 |
| Birthplace | North Little Rock, AR |
| College | Arkansas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 4th pick by Raiders |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | 707 | 2 |
Suspension for Raiders QB Pryor upheld
The NFL has denied the suspension appeal of Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor, meaning the rookie will have to miss the team's next two games.
Patriots-Raiders matchup of the day: Friday
The Patriots have not been as effective on the ground as they were last season, and it could take some pressure off Tom Brady if they can run the ball against Oakland.
Campbell more comfortable in Year Two with Raiders
Raiders QB Jason Campbell is more comfortable with the team's offense and coaching staff this season, which has led to improved play.
Five questions with CBS color commentator Solomon Wilcots
CBS color commentator and former NFL defensive back Solomon Wilcots talked with PFW's Kevin Fishbain about this week's Patriots-Raiders game.
Patriots-Raiders matchup of the day: Thursday
If the Patriots are to beat the Raiders, they will need to slow down the league's leading rusher, Darren McFadden.
Patriots-Raiders matchup of the day: Wednesday
Patriots CBs Leigh Bodden and Devin McCourty gave up a couple big plays to the Bills and will have the task of slowing down speedy Raiders WR Denarius Moore on Sunday.
McFadden highlights AFC Players of Week
Darren McFadden, Ray Lewis and Rian Lindell were named AFC Players of the Week for Week Three.
Patriots-Raiders matchup of the day: Tuesday
There will be a very entertaining and crucial battle to watch in the trenches between Patriots OLG Logan Mankins and Raiders DT Richard Seymour.
The First Fifteen: Week Four
Time for Chris Johnson to step up, dissecting the 3-0 Lions, awaiting the fun that is Ravens-Jets and plenty of other tidbits to look for in Sunday's upcoming games.
Week Three Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Darren McFadden, Ronde Barber and Jason Hanson as its Players of the Week.
Seymour will be key to Raiders' chance vs. Patriots
Richard Seymour and the Patriots have a long history, but on Sunday, for the first time he will face the team that drafted him as an opponent.
McFadden carries Raiders past Jets
Darren McFadden ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns as the Raiders bullied the Jets in a 34-24 win on Sunday.
Playoff football a distant memory for these teams
Teams with the longest current playoff droughts include the Bills, whose last postseason action, in the '99 season, was ended by the "Music City Miracle."
Weak-side linebacker a weak spot for Raiders
Because WLB Quentin Groves hasn't met expectations, the Raiders have had to mix and match on defense so far this season.
After two weeks, it's still unclear who the Raiders are
With a tough slate ahead of them, the 1-1 Raiders need to find their true identity on both sides of the ball.
PLAYER NEWS
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie says McFadden remains a big part of the organization despite coming off perhaps his worst season as a pro.|||||||
McKenzie spoke to beat reporters Thursday for the first time since Nov. 30 and looked back at a disappointing first season in Oakland and ahead to the future. McFadden struggled under the zone blocking system of the previous coordinator, Greg Knapp, who was fired after the season. McFadden averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry after toping 5 yards per carry the previous two seasons in Hue Jackson's power-running system.
McFadden gained 110 yards on a career high-tying 30 carries in Sunday's 15-0 win over Kansas City.|||||||
It was the third 100-yard game this season for the Oakland Raiders running back, who has gained 617 in 10 contests. He's gained less than 55 in six contests this season and less than 35 in four games. McFadden has 293 yards over the past four games and gained 114 in Kansas City on Oct. 28.
McFadden and Mike Goodson are returning to the field for the Oakland Raiders after missing the previous four games with sprained right ankles.|||||||
Both McFadden and Goodson are active for Thursday night's game against Denver for the first since getting hurt Nov. 4 against Tampa Bay.
The Oakland Raiders will be without their top two running backs for Sunday's game in Baltimore after McFadden and Mike Goodson missed a third consecutive day of practice.|||||||
Both players suffered high ankle sprains in last week's loss to Tampa Bay and have been wearing walking boots since then.
With top two running backs McFadden and Mike Goodson slowed this week by sprained right ankles, the Raiders may need to rely on their passing game when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Palmer threw the ball 61 times last week against Tampa Bay as the Raiders (3-5) were forced to play catch-up in the second half after losing McFadden and Goodson to the injuries. Neither back practiced Wednesday and their status remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens (2-6).
