The proclamation from Dennis Allen that top back Darren McFadden (hamstring) can play for the Raiders on Sunday without having practiced this week will soon be tested for its validity. McFadden made it a clean sweep by missing the Friday session and is listed as doubtful for the game against San Diego.
The likely absence of McFadden would result in vastly increased playing time for Rashad Jennings, who performed well in that role last week, particularly as a pass-catcher.