WHAT. THE. FUCK. IS. GOING. ON.!??!?!?!?!!?!

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RB 1 Darren McFadden
Sidelined
Darren McFadden (foot) has been ruled out for Week 13. McFadden went through yet another week without practicing, and his Week 14 status is uncertain. Michael Bush will continue to be a workhorse at Miami.

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) is missing from practice again on Thursday.
NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reported a week ago that McFadden would be out until at least Week 14, so it's no surprise that he's not practicing again this week. Any work that he does on Friday would likely be in preparation for the Packers, not the Dolphins. Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter Dec 1 - 1:30 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) did not participate in Raiders practice Wednesday.
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. Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter Nov 30 - 2:05 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) conducted a "light" workout on the side of the Raiders' practice field Monday, but appeared to be "mostly walking."
As John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game in Oakland notes, it's the first time McFadden has been on the field at all since his October 23 mid-foot sprain. The workout was short and not extensive, but it is perhaps a sign that McFadden will try to practice sooner rather than later. Our early-week expectation is still that Michael Bush will start in Week 13 against the Dolphins. Source: John Dickinson on Twitter Nov 28 - 1:50 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Coach Hue Jackson hinted Friday that the Raiders will have to ease Darren McFadden (foot, out) back into the lineup when he does finally return.
It sounds like McFadden would initially return as a part-time player, making it conceivable that he won't be a fantasy option for the greater portion of what's left of the regular season. "It’s hard to come back when you’ve been gone that long to just hit the ground running and expect him to be exactly what he was before he left," Jackson said. "We’ll have a plan to take care of that. We just want him back, that’s the most important thing. I want to get the player back out here at practice at some point in time." Source: Oakland Tribune Nov 25 - 7:33 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) missed Raiders practice again Friday and has been ruled out for Week 12.
Michael Bush will be a candidate for 30 touches in Sunday's matchup with the Bears. McFadden still has no timetable for return, and the Raiders have clearly been in no hurry to rush him back. He's no lock to play in Week 13. Nov 25 - 2:55 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reports Darren McFadden could miss "a few more games" with a nagging foot injury.
He's always been a slow healer, but this is getting ridiculous for McFadden's fantasy owners. Per LaCanfora's sources, McFadden is "still is very limited and unable to do much." Teammates don't expect to see him on the field until Week 14 against the Packers -- at the earliest. Michael Bush should maintain RB1 value in the mean time. Related: Michael BushSource: NFL.com Nov 25 - 11:02 AM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) was not participating at Raiders practice Thursday.
McFadden is tentatively targeting Week 13 for his return, but his inability to even put in a limited practice this week is concerning. Michael Bush will remain a high-upside fantasy play against the Bears Sunday. Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter Nov 24 - 1:11 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) was absent from Raiders practice Wednesday.
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. Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter Nov 23 - 1:25 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Beat writer Steve Corkran believes Darren McFadden (foot) will be ready to play by Week 13.
Corkran was just answering a question on Twitter, so this is far from a concrete news report. But if McFadden does return against the Dolphins in Week 13, he will have had a full six weeks off and figures to be close to 100 percent. It would be a step in the right direction if he can get back in a limited practice this week. Related: Michael BushSource: Steve Corkran on Twitter Nov 23 - 8:53 AM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Coach Hue Jackson insisted the Raiders aren't hiding anything when it comes to Darren McFadden (foot).
McFadden has been out since Week 7, but Jackson says there's nothing more than a mid-foot sprain here. It's possible that McFadden is simply a slow healer. The Raiders are already on the record saying McFadden won't play until he's 100 percent healthy. Source: Contra Costa Times Nov 22 - 11:34 AM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Raiders coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Darren McFadden (foot) will not play until he is 100 percent healthy.
It sucks for fantasy owners, but it's a smart decision for the Raiders, who are in first place in the AFC West with both the Chiefs and Chargers nosediving. Michael Bush is also on a tear. Beat writer Steve Corkran suggested Monday that Bush could get 30 more carries against the Bears in Week 12. "That’d be 90 in three games," replied the Raiders' head coach. "That's pretty good." Source: Oakland Tribune Nov 21 - 6:25 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) missed Raiders practice again on Friday and has been ruled out for Week 11.
McFadden didn't get in a single practice rep this week and will be replaced by Michael Bush for at least one more game. Incredibly slow to recover from his now five-week mid-foot sprain, DMC should have a shot to return in Week 12. Source: Oakland Tribune Nov 18 - 1:32 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden (foot) was held out of practice again on Thursday.
"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. Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter Nov 17 - 1:21 PM

Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Raiders coach Hue Jackson insisted Wednesday that Darren McFadden is "making huge progress" in his recovery from a mid-foot sprain.
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). Source: San Francisco Chronicle Nov 16 - 4:35 PM

HOLY SHIT! That's only half the fucking updates that have come over the last 7 weeks since I've traded for Darren McFadden. He played exactly 1 fucking game for me before stubbing his toe on air. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with this guy?? Can someone tell me? I feel like gaining knowledge of his injury is harder to obtain than the fucking launch codes for nuclear missiles. This is officially off the wall crazytown. I can't even begin to express my frustration with this fucking insanely fraudulent assessment of an injury so I'm going to leave it at this. I'll tell you what, if he's not back on the fucking practice field this week, he's getting cut like he's Andre Caldwell. Fuck him.

PS - If Darren McFadden somehow finds this post and reads it I'm pretty sure I'm dead.

UPDATE:

Not shocked.

Week 3: Jets Recap

Final Score: Oakland 34, Jets 24

All you need to know: After falling behind 7-0 three minutes into the game, the Jets jumped to a 17-7 lead by the middle of the second quarter. Oakland, specifically Run DMC, then scored 24 straight points to put the game away.

Darren McFadden puts up video game numbers: McFadden rushed 19 times for 171 yards and two scores. This is a NYJ run defense that has finished in the top for each of the past three seasons.

2008: 7th
2009: 8th
2010: 3rd

They are no slouches, and DMC made them look terrible. Plus, he tweaked his groin in the fourth quarter or the numbers would have been bigger. Guy is an absolute beast.


Dude treated grown men like high schoolers.

Antonio Cromartie wiped out all the good he did in Week 2: He committed four penalties, fumbled a kick return, and got picked apart through the air. F- grade for this one. Needs to improve. He also bruised his ribs/lungs putting next week's game in question for Cro.

Sebastian Janikowski changes games: Oakland HC Hue Jackson knows that if his team can get inside the opponent's 45, he can chalk three points on the board. That makes the Raiders dangerous on all downs and distances in positive territory.

Nick Mangold's injury left a gaping hole in the middle of the offensive line: He needs to get healthy in a hurry.

I'm still not ready to wholeheartedly trust Mark Sanchez: His first quarter INT in the end zone was a terrible, terrible, terrible decision that everyone in New York saw coming. He needs to do a better job protecting the ball. Sanchez also broke his nose in the game.

WR Jeremy Kerley impressed me with his toughness/stupidity: After fielding a punt, Kerley got his helmet knocked off and still tried to gain yardage (even though the play was blown dead). His teammates looked at him like he was insane but you could see they respected the effort.
Losing TE Jeff Cumberland for the year is not a minor deal: JC was a capable run blocker and allowed Dustin Keller to do his thing downfield in the passing game

It doesn't get any easier for the Jets: They travel to Baltimore this week followed by a trip to New England.

Sucker Free Sunday: Week 2 LOCKS

The Chiefs fucked me so bad last week I should get 2 losses, but I don't HA - So I went 2-1 last week. I'll take that on my LOCKS. Now time to look at some Week 2 LOCKS! WOOOOO!

Oakland +3

I have no idea how Buffalo wins one game and now they're favorites? When was the last time they were favorites in a game? Hosting a team that just worked a division opponent on the road. Darren McFadden is going to run wild on the Bills, it's going to be epic. I say he goes over 150, at least 2 touches. Since I have Michael Bush on my fantasy team he obviously isn't going to do shit, it will be DMC all day err day. Raiders pass D is a lot better than the Chiefs, and Fitzpatrick comes back to earth this Sunday.

New England -7

Philip Rivers can't beat the Patriots, just can't do it. Including postseason he's 1-4 with a 78.4 rating against them. Plus, did anyone else catch a pass from Tom Brady last weekend? Guy just told all of New England to show up hammered drunk and rowdy as shit for their home opener. With that going on behind him, he might put up 600 yards and Gronk will have 2 scores. This will be a barn burner but New England will put up most of those points.

Pittsburgh -14

I usually stay away from spreads this big, that's what she said, but Pitt is coming off an embarrassing loss to Baltimore last week in which they made 7 turnovers and Hines Ward got fucking laid out. You don't think they're going to come out a little pissed off?? Seattle is still rebuilding and they have no idea what they're walking into at Heinz field. Crowd will be nuts and the Steelers will be fired up. This should be a blowout.