Darren McFadden
#20, RB, Raiders, Rookie
School: University of Arkansas
Tie to AR: Arkansas Razorbacks
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1/6/2009
Five wins and two coaches later, it's no surprise that many are looking to running back Darren McFadden as the catalyst for a better 2009 for the Oakland Raiders.

• Darren McFadden Will Lead the AFC in Rushing and Nine Other Predictions for 2009
• Offseason Low Down: 2009 Keeper Rankings
• Expect Raiders to keep all three RBs

12/29/2008
McFadden touched the ball three times before leaving the game early in Sunday's 31-24 victory over Tampa Bay due to an injured ankle.

• Raiders win for the Cable guy
• Season-ending, positivity-inducing game balls go to…
• McFadden gets only three touches in win

12/15/2008
With McFadden's debut season with the Oakland Raiders mercilessly coming to a close, many are seeing interim coach Tom Cable's lack of enthusiasm in playing his star running back as reason enough for Al Davis to not give him the job permanently.

• Raiders' Cable is to blame for lack of D-Mac attack
• Darren McFadden scores late touchdown Sunday
• Raiders blown out by Patriots

12/1/2008
McFadden got just 13 yards on seven carries with no score in Oakland's 20-13 loss to Kansas City. McFadden did get 50 yards on 3 receptions and participated in a hook-and-ladder play that resulted in a 16-yard gain for the Raiders.

• McFadden's running turns the trick
• Raiders' Cable may be mad, but he's not a genius
• Nothing wild about their wildcat
• Raiders cornerback Asomugha tested by Chiefs

11/24/2008
Darren McFadden paid a visit to his former teammate Peyton Hillis and the Denver Broncos by running in two touchdowns on ten carries in Oakland's 31-10 road win.

• Russell, McFadden inspire confidence in Raiders' big win
• McFadden, Raiders steal a win in Denver
• Oakland gets its revenge for thrashing in opener
• Lelie back in Denver, helps Raiders to 31-10 upset
• Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos

11/17/2008
McFadden was back on the field for the first time since going out in Week 7 with a case of turf toe. He had three carries for 13 yards and two receptions for one yard in Oakland's 15-13 loss to Miami.

• McFadden's return does little for Oakland
• After the Game with Darren McFadden: Dolphins 17 - Raiders 15
• Oakland RB McFadden active against Dolphins
• McFadden still isn't 100 percent

11/3/2008
McFadden continues to miss playing time due to his turf toe.

• Oakland's McFadden out against Falcons
• Oakland's McFadden out against Falcons
• Rookie class making quite an impact in fantasy football
• Wanna Know How to Save the Raiders? Michael Vick, of Course!

10/27/2008
Darren McFadden continues to require time off to heal his turf toe injury and was declared inactive for Oakland's 29-10 loss to Baltimore.

• Oakland's McFadden out against Ravens
• McFadden can't go
• Raiders Notes: McFadden (toe) is game-time no-go
• McFadden limited with sore toe

10/20/2008
Even with his injured toe improved, McFadden continues to play behind Oakland running back Justin Fargas. The rookie No. 1 draft pick only picked up 39 yards on eight carries during Oakland's 16-13 overtime win over the New York Jets.

• Jones, Janikowski shine in OT nail-biter
• Jets Kick Long Field Goal; Raiders Kick a Longer One
• Grading the Jets, Week 7: How Could They Lose to the Raiders?

10/13/2008
Darren McFadden wasn't the only Raider to have an off-day in New Orleans' commanding 34-3 win over Oakland. "It's just one of those days we didn’t get everything going good. It happens sometimes," the rookie running back said afterward.

• Darren McFadden talks after loss in New Orleans
• Don't look now but the New Orleans Saints are playing defense

9/15/2008
The rookie running back finally got a chance to show Oakland fans why he was their team's No. 1 draft pick by running in 164 yards and one touchdown during the Raiders' 23-8 shellacking of the Kansas City Chiefs.

• McFadden has big game as Raiders beat Chiefs
• McFadden breaks out for 164 yards, TD
• Darren McFadden and the Raiders run over KC, 23-8
• Running back Fargas hurt, so McFadden takes over for Raiders
• First TD for McFadden

9/9/2008
It was a quiet debut for Darren McFadden, picking up 57 yards on nine carries and one reception in Oakland's 14-41 loss to Denver. McFadden left the game in the second half with what has been described as a shoulder stinger. The injury is not expected to be serious, but McFadden will be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

• Broncos beat up on rival Raiders, 41-14
• McFadden exits with possible shoulder injury
• McFadden's gadget play short-lived
• Raiders' report card

8/25/2008
The Oakland Raiders fell to those mighty Arizona Cardinals over the weekend, getting blanked 24-0. Darren McFadden's performance didn't compare with his big plays of the first two exhibition games, and the No. 1 draft pick is still second fiddle to Justin Fargas.

• Raiders thumbs up/thumbs down
• Darren McFadden: Fargas Still No. 1
• Keep an eye on Darren McFadden
• Raiders hoping for big plays from rookie running back Darren McFadden
• Heros and zeros from the Raiders loss to the Cardinals

8/19/2008
Darren McFadden continued to be a bright spot for the Raider Nation after delivering 44 yards on six carries during Tennessee's narrow 17-16 exhibition win over Oakland on Friday. The media covering the East Bay seem to be in agreement.

• Raiders' McFadden is a can-do rookie
• Darren McFadden: Continues to Play Well
• Oakland Raider Analysis: A few major mistakes and miscues overshadow strong performance