Raiders running back Darren McFadden managed his first multi-touchdown game since 2011 during a Week 8 win vs. Pittsburgh. McFadden rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, while adding two catches for 5 yards during a 21-18 victory.
McFadden's first touchdown came on a 7-yard run with 7:28 left in the first quarter. McFadden managed to stretch the football across the goal line as he had three defenders trying to tackle him.
McFadden's second touchdown came on a 4-yard run with 1:55 left in the second quarter. Out of the Wildcat formation, McFadden took the snap and rolled right. McFadden looked as he was going to throw the football before pulling it down and cutting back for a 4-yard touchdown run.
The last time McFadden scored twice was in Week 3 in 2011. McFadden also had two touchdowns in Week 2 in 2011.
McFadden has four touchdowns through six games. The Raiders are back in action Week 9 vs. Philadelphia.