Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden is averaging almost seven yards per touch today, with 86 yards on the ground and 26 yards receiving. McFadden had gone over 120 total yards in every game this year, and is just a few yards shy against the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s among the NFL leaders in yards from scrimmage despite missing two games.

The Chiefs entered this game with the seventh best run defense. McFadden hasn’t found the end zone today, which isn’t all that surprising. Except for his outburst against the Denver Broncos, he’s only scored twice this year. He also lost a fumble today, his first of the year. Meaning this is McFadden’s worst fantasy game this year — not a bad worst, am I right?

On the other side of the ball, Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles has 94 total yards, and WR Dwayne Bowe has 63 yards and a touchdown.

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Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick and WR DeSean Jackson both returned from injury today, and the pair has already connected on a touchdown. Vick threw a nine-yard score to Jackson in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts, with four of his five completions and 77 of his 111 yards going to Jackson.

Jackson ran the ball once, for three yards, and Vick just squirted for 26. Jackson has five touchdowns this year, including one on the ground in his last game. Vick is only three of eight today, taking a beating from the Colts pass rush early on. LeSean McCoy has 69 yards rushing to boot.

Vick missed three games with a rib injury after being knocked out of the Washington Redskins game, while Jackson missed one due to a concussion suffered against the Atlanta Falcons. Vick went over 284 yards in both of his complete games this year, with Jackson having his two best games in those weeks.

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