McFadden now out with left toe injury

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — For weeks, Darren McFadden was slowed by a turf toe injury on his right foot. Now that he has that almost under control, he’s dealing with a turf toe injury on his other foot.

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Raiders’ McFadden iffy for Bolts

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Fargas will miss this week’s game against the San Diego Chargers and Darren McFadden is questionable as the Oakland Raiders head into the division showdown dealing with key injuries at running back and on defense.

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Raiders notes: McFadden may get shot to play

By David White

Raiders running back Darren McFadden got a shot in the arm Friday. Now he’ll need a shot in the foot Sunday.

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Raiders’ offense will likley be without "heartbeat"

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Raiders’ offense will likley be without “heartbeat”

Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson

While the NFL is excited about Darren McFadden taking over the Raiders’ offense and his 164-yard effort against Kansas City last Sunday, we all may have to hold our horses.

Oakland coach Lane Kiffin — yes, he is still the Raiders’ coach — loves McFadden but it is Justin Fargas whom Kiffin refers to as the “heartbeat of our offense.”

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Tomlinson, McFadden updates

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Tomlinson, McFadden updates

Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson

There were some interesting developments today regarding two key running backs in the AFC West.

In San Diego, LaDainian Tomlinson was on the practice field.

In Oakland, Darren McFadden may be a backup option because of a toe injury.

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NFL.COM VOTERS SELECT PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS & RAIDERS RB DARREN MC FADDEN AS WEEK 2 FEDEX AIR & GROUND® NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

NFL.COM VOTERS SELECT

AS WEEK 2 FEDEX AIR & GROUND® NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Players’ Cities Each Receive $1,000 Donation For Local Safe Kids Efforts

Quarterback AARON RODGERS of the Green Bay Packers and running back DARREN MC FADDEN of the Oakland Raiders are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on September 14 - 15, the NFL announced today.
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Running back situation

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Running back situation
ALAMEDA — Darren McFadden didn’t do a lot today in practice according to coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin said McFadden would need a pain-killing injection in his injured to toe play Sunday in Buffalo. McFadden spent the last couple of days…
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Raiders notes: McFadden finds right shoe

By Jason Jones

ALAMEDA – Darren McFadden felt flat-footed in practice Thursday, and that’s a good thing.

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On steel footing

By Jason Jones

ALAMEDA - Darren McFadden practiced today with a steel plate in shoe and looks on course to play Sunday in Buffalo.

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McFadden returns, Fargas and Kwame sit

By Jason Jones

ALAMEDA — RB Darren McFadden was at practice this morning after sitting out yesterday’s session with turf toe.

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Oakland’s Stable of Running Backs Could Be Down to 1 Horse Sunday

By Adam Gretz

The Raiders entered this season with one clear strength on their roster: running backs. In their 23-8 win on Sunday at Kansas City, they were all on display as Oakland bulldozed the Chiefs’ defense to the tune of 300 yards on 47 carries, led by veteran Justin Fargas and youngsters Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. Trouble is, only one of those guys appears to be healthy heading into the teams week three game against the surprising Buffalo Bills.

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Investments take a dip

By Jerry McDonald

Quick hits from Wednesday’s late afternoon practice and media session:

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McFadden, Fargas on sidelines

By Jerry McDonald

Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas walked out to practice without Wednesday pads or helmets, preparing to take the practice off to rest their injuries.

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Vote for Darren McFadden in two polls

One:
Running back/kick returner Felix Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, safety Chris Horton of the Washington Redskins, and running backs Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans, Darren McFadden of the Oakland Raiders and Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers are the finalists for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors for games played on Sept. 14-15.

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Two:
Cutler, McFadden among FedEx Air & Ground nominees

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Quarterbacks Jay Cutler of the Denver Broncos, Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay packers are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 14-15, while running backs Darren McFadden of the Oakland Raiders, Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Clinton Portis of the Washington Redskins are the finalists for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week honors, the NFL announced Monday.

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