Raiders running back Darren McFadden ran eight times for 27 yards (3.4 ypc) and a touchdown Saturday against the Lions. To coach Dennis Allen, it was a very impressive performance.
"I think Darren is probably running the ball as well as I've seen him run it since I've been here," Allen told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think he's probably more explosive than I've seen him since I've been here."
However, Allen is keeping Maurice Jones-Drew as the official starter. "Both those guys are going to get significant playing time and both those guys are guys that are going to help us," Allen said.