Darren McFadden

  1. Oakland Raiders: Greg Knapp Makes Excuses for Lack of Offensive Production

    Greg Knapp was the offensive coordinator for two tumultuous seasons in Oakland from 2007 to 2008 and the Raider Nation let out a collective groan when Dennis Allen re-hired him to coordinate the offense in 2012...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 13,612 reads 172 comments

  2. Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp Has Got to Go

    Raider Nation, it brings me no great pleasure to tell you this: but I told you so . Ever since I heard two dreadful words in the offseason, I told you things were going to be bad...

    Fernando Gallo Written by Fernando Gallo about 8 months ago 6,676 reads 124 comments

  3. Oakland Raiders Week 3: 5 Keys to Victory

    At 0-2, the Raiders sit in a tenuous position as they prepare to face the always physical Pittsburgh Steelers . In the midst of a couple of poor quarters, the Raiders have not played that badly...

    Clarence Baldwin Jr Written by Clarence Baldwin Jr about 8 months ago 5,117 reads 55 comments

  4. Breaking Down Darren McFadden's Early Struggles

    Very few members of Raider Nation were excited when the Oakland Raiders re-hired offensive coordinator Greg Knapp. Knapp brought with him the zone-blocking scheme, which many fans blamed for the struggles of RB Darren McFadden in 2008 and 2009...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 4,940 reads 25 comments

  5. The Biggest Early Season Storylines for the Oakland Raiders in Week 3

    Going into Week 3 of the NFL and it is already panic time for the Oakland Raiders and Raider Nation. The rushing offense is, frankly, offensive. The defense has yet to show it can even slow down the run...

    Ray Garcia Written by Ray Garcia about 8 months ago 4,874 reads 41 comments

  6. Week 3 Fantasy Football: Chris Johnson and Most Disappointing Backs

    For every fantasy stud picked in the early rounds of your fantasy draft, there are dozens of duds. Some emerge early on and others emerge later in the season. Here are a few running backs that can be considered questionable picks at this point...

    Hector Diaz Written by Hector Diaz about 8 months ago 2,456 reads 1 comments

  7. Buying or Selling Fantasy Football's Disappointing RBs

    As if it's not bad enough that injuries are already hitting the running back position hard, with the likes of Fred Jackson of the Buffalo Bills and Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 8 months ago 3,208 reads 0 comments

  8. Raiders vs. Dolphins: Ground Game Dooms Oakland in 35-13 Loss

    The Oakland Raiders had a long trip to Miami to play the Dolphins after coming off a short week. It was a tough situation for any team to overcome, but the Dolphins are hardly ...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 5,139 reads 114 comments

  9. Week 2 Fantasy Football Projections: Players Who Will Have Bounce-Back Games

    Fantasy owners shouldn't allow one week to determine who starts for their team in Week 2. Give your players a couple weeks to show what they can do before putting them on the pine...

    Justin Welton Written by Justin Welton about 8 months ago 4,726 reads 1 comments

  10. Fantasy Football Week 2: Power Ranking Top 5 Running Backs

    If the first week of the 2012 fantasy football season didn't go well for you, you're in the right place. Even if it did but you're looking for some extra help, stick around...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 8 months ago 3,330 reads 2 comments

  11. Raiders vs. Dolphins: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

    The Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders both got off to a rough start in Week 1, struggling offensively and digging themselves an early-season hole...

    Matt West Written by Matt West about 8 months ago 3,192 reads 7 comments

  12. 3 Keys for the Oakland Raiders against the Miami Dolphins

    Week 2 is upon us, and the Oakland Raiders are still shaking their heads at last week's loss to the San Diego Chargers ...

    Ray Garcia Written by Ray Garcia about 8 months ago 406 reads 9 comments

  13. Raiders vs. Dolphins: Sketching out a Game Plan for Oakland

    The Oakland Raiders will fly approximately 3000 miles to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday, less than six days after they played in the final game of Week 1. The two teams are 0-1 and both teams are desperate for their first win...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 1,044 reads 9 comments

  14. Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: Bold Predictions for Each Team

    The Oakland Raiders travel to Sun Life Stadium on Sunday to take on the Miami Dolphins in what has the potential to be the biggest dud on this week’s NFL schedule...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 8 months ago 7,488 reads 105 comments

  15. Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top Players at Every Position

    It's Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season, and that means it's a tale of two extremes in fantasy football. You're either undefeated or winless. A have or a have-not. A Hatfield or a McCoy...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 8 months ago 18,791 reads 33 comments

  16. Oakland Raiders: 3 Positives We Can Take Away from Week 1

    The first game of the Oakland Raiders ' 2012 season was an emotional rollercoaster for fans of the Silver and Black. From botched punt snaps to awful penalties, there are a number of areas that need improvement...

    Ray Garcia Written by Ray Garcia about 8 months ago 625 reads 1 comments

  17. Chargers vs. Raiders: New Era of Excellence on Hold in 22-14 Loss

    The new era of Oakland Raiders football has officially started, but "excellence" is not a word many would attach to an eight-point loss to the visiting San Diego Chargers...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 1,106 reads 54 comments

  18. Fantasy Football: Darren McFadden Leads Revelations from Chargers-Raiders

    Here are a few fantasy revelations off the Chargers' 22-14 road triumph over the Raiders, the second of two intra-divisional clashes from Monday Night Football . To view the revelations from Ravens-Bengals, click here ...

    Jay Clemons Written by Jay Clemons about 8 months ago 4,385 reads 5 comments

  19. Oakland Raiders: 10 Things We Learned from Week 1 Loss to San Diego Chargers

    The Raiders had a great chance at home to open the season 1-0 but instead head down to Miami 0-1. Here are 10 things learned from the loss: 1. Raiders' New Offense The Raiders offense was very efficient but lacked big plays...

    Tyler Dickson Hunt Written by Tyler Dickson Hunt about 8 months ago 7,859 reads 91 comments

  20. Chargers vs. Raiders: Darren McFadden Will Lead Raiders to Victory

    The second game of Monday Night Football's 2012 NFL season debut will feature a game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers ...

    John Degroote Written by John Degroote about 8 months ago 4,381 reads 9 comments

  21. San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders: Bold Predictions for Each Team

    The San Diego Chargers travel to the Coliseum to take on the Oakland Raiders , to cap off the NFL ’s Week 1 slate tonight...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 8 months ago 11,967 reads 63 comments

  22. San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Monday Night Football Odds Preview

    If the point spread holds at -1 until kickoff, it will be the first time in eight Monday Nighters that the Oakland Raiders were a favorite...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 8 months ago 8,567 reads 14 comments

  23. 2012 Fantasy Football: Week 1 Running Back Rankings

    Figuring out who to start at the running back position for your fantasy team each week is going to be tougher than normal this season, but there's no need to stress about it more than you have to...

    Jeremy Alpert Written by Jeremy Alpert about 8 months ago 10,537 reads 5 comments

  24. Chargers vs. Raiders: How Should San Diego Attack Oakland?

    It’s no secret that Norv Turner has to make the playoffs to stay employed. Even the most brilliant head coach would get fired if his team missed the playoffs in three straight years with a quarterback like Philip Rivers ...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 8 months ago 4,604 reads 36 comments

  25. 2012 Fantasy Football Injuries: 10 Players Owners Should Be Worried About

    Trying to figure out which fantasy studs are going to get hurt during the NFL season is like sitting at the blackjack table, trying to figure out what the dealer’s hole card is...

    Todd Stevens Written by Todd Stevens about 9 months ago 2,508 reads 0 comments