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 |
Raiders WR Heyward-Bey still struggling to produce
Darrius Heyward-Bey hasn't made a catch in any of the past three games in which he has played, and a Raiders quarterback hasn't targeted him with a pass in either of his last two games.
Jaguars granted blackout extension
The Jaguars have been granted a 24-hour extension to the NFL blackout deadline. The team has until 1 p.m. ET Friday to sell enough tickets for their game against the Raiders to be televised locally.
Chargers' mistakes return in loss to Raiders
Jason Campbell ran for one touchdown and threw for another, Darren McFadden ran for 97 yards and a TD, and the Raiders took advantage of more mistakes by the Chargers to stun San Diego 28-13 on Sunday.
Raiders not ready to give rookie Ford larger role
Despite the big plays Jacoby Ford has made as a receiver and kickoff returner, Oakland head coach Tom Cable is reluctant to expand the rookie's role now, according to AFC West Whispers.
Raiders’ Campbell gets another chance to prove his worth
With Bruce Gradkowski out of the picture, Jason Campbell has a chance to prove to the Raiders that he is worth committing to as their starting quarterback beyond this season.
McClain out with arthritis
Raiders LB Rolando McClain has missed the past two days of practice due to an issue with his right foot, and the injury could linger for a while.
Raiders QB Gradkowski on I.R.; O'Sullivan signed
The Raiders have placed QB Bruce Gradkowski on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and signed veteran signalcaller J.T. O'Sullivan.
Raiders name Campbell starting QB, Gradkowski to avoid surgery
With QB Bruce Gradkowski sidelined by a separated shoulder, Jason Campbell has been reinstalled as the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's key AFC West game against the Chargers.
Report: Gradkowski likely done for season
Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski's season could be over after he reinjured his shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
Raiders not giving McFadden much room to run
It was hard to tell if Raiders RB Darren McFadden had the same burst he showed earlier in the season because he had very little room in which to run against Miami.
Raiders’ fantasy standouts slipping badly
For a while this season, it looked like the Raiders were going to boast a plethora of fantasy difference makers. Lately, however, they've had none.
Dolphins win in Henne's return to starting QB
Chad Henne made a triumphant return to the lineup to throw for 307 yards and two scores and Dan Carpenter kicked four field goals to help the Dolphins beat the Raiders 33-17 Sunday.
Dolphins downgrade Marshall to out
The Dolphins downgraded WR Brandon Marshall to out for their Week 12 game against the Raiders. Marshall didn't practice all week and had been listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.
Report: Gradkowski to start for Raiders
The Raiders will reportedly start Bruce Gradkowski at quarterback over Jason Campbell for their Week 12 game against the Dolphins.
Report: Henne likely to start Sunday
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is reportedly leaning toward starting Chad Henne at quarterback on Sunday.
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).
