Darren McFadden Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 5, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Darren McFadden out 2 weeks with eye injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Darren McFadden - RB - OAK - Aug. 4 - 8:53 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Darren McFadden is out two weeks with a fractured orbital bone in his eye.
We usually don't love any missed training camp reps, but the McFadden news isn't at all concerning. Lighting up the practice field before the injury, McFadden will save wear and tear on his legs and probably be fine for the last two preseason games. He already knows Hue Jackson's scheme, so it isn't like the injury will put McFadden behind the eight ball. He remains locked in as a late first-round fantasy pick with top-five running back upside.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 16, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Raiders OC Al Saunders compares Darren McFadden to Priest Holmes and Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden is not at that level yet, but he has a comparable skill-set. "Darren's a very, very gifted player. He demonstrated that last year," said Saunders. "The thing that he has is such tremendous explosiveness. ... I think his potential is unlimited, I really do." McFadden is fully expected to return from his cracked orbital bone in time for Week 1. The Rotoworld Draft Guide ranks McFadden as the No. 7 fantasy back.
Aug. 16 - 4:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CSN Bay Area</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 23, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Darren McFadden returns to Raiders practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Darren McFadden - RB - OAK - Aug. 22 - 11:11 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Darren McFadden returned to Raiders practice Monday after missing just over two weeks with a fractured orbital bone in his eye.
McFadden's Week 1 status was never in danger, and his primary goal now should be to stay healthy for the duration of preseason. He could be ready for the third exhibition game. McFadden, still just 24 years old, is conservatively projected for 245 carries, 54 receptions, and nine all-purpose scores in the 2011 Rotoworld Draft Guide. He'll get a lot more if he stays healthy.
Source: Oakland Tribune
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HacheMan · Aug 27, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune, Darren McFadden has been by far the most effective player in Raiders camp -- even after missing two weeks with a fractured orbital bone.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden returned to practice on the 22nd and immediately resumed lighting it up with big plays. "Doesn't matter how much he practices," relayed McDonald from Napa Valley. "No one else close." McFadden is going to get the ball early and often this season. It's not crazy to think he's worth a top-five pick.
Aug. 26 - 11:20 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jerry McDonald on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (shoulder) is considered a "full go" for Sunday against the Bills despite Wednesday's limited practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden only took it easy on Wednesday due to a slightly sore shoulder and a big workload in Monday night's game. He was officially limited again in Thursday's practice, but will likely graduate to full participation on Friday. Rotoworld ranks McFadden as the No. 3 running back for Week 2.
Sep. 15 - 2:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 26, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Though Raiders coach Hue Jackson expects Darren McFadden (groin) to be "fine" for Week 4, Jackson plans to approach McFadden's injury "very cautiously" in practice this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I think he’ll be fine. I really do," said Jackson. "It tightened up on him more so than anything. I’m going to be very cautious with him to make sure he’s OK, but he’ll be fine." McFadden doesn't need to practice much to play in games, so he might be held out of Wednesday and Thursday's workouts. Fantasy owners should be counting on McFadden to start against New England.
Sep. 26 - 7:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Oakland Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 24, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden showed up to the Raiders' practice facility on crutches Monday after spraining his right foot in Sunday's loss.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He almost certainly won't get any practice time in during the Week 8 bye. The Raiders have been secretive about injuries under Hue Jackson, so don't expect any concrete timetables. The Oakland Tribune does expect McFadden to play in Week 9, but fantasy owners need to grab Michael Bush as insurance.
Oct. 24 - 3:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: John Dickinson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 25, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Hue Jackson assured Tuesday that Darren McFadden's right foot checked out fine structurally.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden isn't practicing during the bye week, but there's hope that he'll return to the field next week before the Week 9 game against the Broncos. McFadden owners need to have Michael Bush rostered this week, as we won't have a good read on the starter's status until late next week.
Oct. 25 - 4:02 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 31, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) was held out of Raiders practice Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden's status for Week 9 against Denver remains in question. Beat writer Steve Corkran suggests Wednesday "might be a realistic target date" for McFadden to return to practice. Should McFadden sit out this week's game, Michael Bush would dominate the backfield with Taiwan Jones in a pace-change role.
Oct. 31 - 3:12 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 2, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden exited the Raiders' facility in a protective boot and on crutches after missing Wednesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>At this point, neither the Oakland Tribune nor the San Francisco Chronicle expects McFadden to play in Week 9. Trib beat reporter Steve Corkran suggests that the Raiders will target their Week 10 Thursday Night Football matchup with San Diego for McFadden's return. It's a division game, and the organization believes it can defeat Tim Tebow's Broncos without Run DMC.
Nov. 2 - 3:51 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in Raiders practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden appears to be targeting Week 10 for his return. He'll be just two weeks removed from his mid-foot sprain when the Raiders take on the Broncos Sunday and this kind of injury generally needs 2-4 weeks of recovery time. Michael Bush projects as a workhorse this week and is our No. 14 running back play.
Nov. 3 - 1:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reports Darren McFadden (foot) will sit out Thursday night's game against the Chargers</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Raiders beat writers essentially had the same report on Monday. McFadden hadn't graduated to running as of Monday and has yet to practice since injuring his foot. His status for Week 11 remains up in the air. Expect 18-22 touches for Michael Bush, with Taiwan Jones in a minor change-of-pace role.
Nov. 8 - 3:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: NFL.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) has been declared out for Week 10.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>As expected, Michael Bush will make his second straight start against the Chargers' 18th ranked run defense, with rookie Taiwan Jones serving as his change-of-pace backup. McFadden will be nearly a month removed from his injury when the Raiders travel to Minnesota in Week 11, but has yet to even resume running. If he doesn't return to practice next Wednesday, it will be an ominous sign.
Nov. 9 - 3:29 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Paul Gutierrez on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 14, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) was absent from Raiders practice Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden was still in a walking boot when the Raiders took on the Chargers last Thursday, and there's yet to be anything to suggest he'll be able to practice Wednesday. DMC's status could change quickly, but for now you need to plan on being without him for the third straight week.
Nov. 14 - 4:12 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 16, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Raiders coach Hue Jackson insisted Wednesday that Darren McFadden is "making huge progress" in his recovery from a mid-foot sprain.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Both the San Francisco Chronicle and Oakland Tribune consider McFadden very unlikely to play in Week 11, but Week 12 now seems more possible. As reported previously, McFadden has shed his protective walking boot. Michael Bush will start Sunday's game at Minnesota, and the Raiders face the Bears next. At that point, McFadden will have sat out five weeks (four games and a bye).
Nov. 16 - 4:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Francisco Chronicle</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) was held out of practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Can't imagine him playing Sunday under any circumstances," relays Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times. The tea leaves suggest McFadden is aiming for a Week 12 return against the Bears.
Nov. 17 - 1:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) was absent from Raiders practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>A fairly strong indication McFadden will not be active for Week 12 since the Raiders have pledged to hold their star running back out until he's 100 percent healthy. A limited session on Thursday would leave the door open for DMC to play against the Bears, but all signs are pointing toward Michael Bush making another start.
Nov. 23 - 1:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2011

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Contra Costa Times' Jerry McDonald does not expect Darren McFadden (foot) to return in Week 13.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The long-time Raiders' beat writer should have as good a read on the situation as anyone, and considering McFadden just resumed walking on Monday, it's a good bet Michael Bush will make his fifth straight start against the Dolphins. After getting swallowed up by the Bears yesterday, Bush won't find things any easier against Miami's seventh-ranked run defense.
Nov. 28 - 2:40 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Jerry McDonald on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in Raiders practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McFadden raised fantasy owners' hopes when he turned in a "light" workout Monday, but his "workout" consisted of "mostly walking." The Contra Costa Times' Steve Corkran has cautioned not to "count on (McFadden) playing Sunday." The Raiders are on the record as saying their elite back will not return until he's 100 percent healthy, and right now, that's not something he sounds close to.
Nov. 30 - 2:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 5, 2011

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Oakland Tribune reiterates that it's a "long shot to envision" Darren McFadden (foot) playing in Week 14 against the Packers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Beat reporter Steve Corkran says the "smart money" is on McFadden returning on December 18 against the Lions, but acknowledges it's far from a certainty. "He has to get back into football shape," writes Corkran, "get used to being hit again and needs ample time getting back into the flow of the offense." No reporters saw McFadden at the Raiders' team facility on Monday.
Dec. 5 - 4:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Oakland Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>