Tag: Darren McFadden

NFL Week 5 Preview: San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders look to end a two game losing streak this Sunday as they host an improved San Diego Chargers team in an unusually late game Sunday night. Thanks to the Oakland A's playoff game on Sunday, this game will…

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Raiders News: Matt McGloin Promoted To Backup QB; Matt Flynn Demoted

The Oakland Raiders offense suffered mightily under Matt Flynn Sunday in the Raiders uninspiring 24-14 loss to the Washington Redskins. While the numbers don't look terrible (21-32, 227 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) the offense just failed to do anything after…

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Raiders News And Rumors: Pryor Will Return, Matt Flynn Demoted

After a disappointing loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 4, help is on the way. The Oakland Raiders will have their starting quarterback, Terrelle Pryor, back against the San Diego Chargers after dealing with a concussion. He was cleared…

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Raiders News: Darren McFadden Misses Practice With Hamstring Injury

The Oakland Raiders were without veteran running back Darren McFadden for practice on Wednesday with the 26-year-old still dealing with a hamstring injury sustained in the loss to the Washington Redskins according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com via Twitter: Charles…

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Oakland Raiders Week 4 Recap: Trending Up, Trending Down

After taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter of their Week 4 matchup with the Washington Redskins, the Raiders went on to allow 24 unanswered points and lose 24-14. The Raiders played without starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor and looked…

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Raiders Recap: Raiders Show Some Fight, Broncos Prevail Regardless

The Oakland Raiders taking on the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High went as expected. Peyton Manning and company were able to hold their own against the rebuilding Raiders by lighting up the scoreboard for 37 points.…

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GIF: Raiders’ RB Darren McFadden Throws TD To Marcel Reece

The Oakland Raiders were getting beat in a rout on Monday Night Football against the bitter division rival Denver Broncos until running back Darren McFadden dropped back to pass. McFadden was having a horrible game before the trick play to…

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Jon Gruden Says Raiders Coaching Staff Doing An ‘Excellent Job’

With the first two weeks of the 2013 NFL season in the books, the Oakland Raiders have started to turn a lot of heads around the league while shown signs of life. Although Oakland isn't getting recognition as a legitimate…

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Raiders Jump To No. 29 On ESPN’s NFL Power Rankings

Before the start of the season, the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars were considered the two worst teams in the league. Many looked at the Week 2 matchup between both teams as a measuring stick to determine which team was…

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McFadden Says Raiders’ Offense Allows Him To Be ‘A Downhill Runner’

After a few years of mediocrity and failed expectations, veteran running back Darren McFadden may be on the cusp of a breakout season. The addition of a mobile quarterback in Terrelle Pryor has helped draw the defense and open holes…

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