Raiders running back Darren McFadden has one major problem: he gets hurt. Often. But McFadden is entering 2013 healthy, and the zone blocking scheme that was rumored to be behind his string of poor performances last year has been scrapped.
Additionally, McFadden has a history of putting up big numbers in Week 1. Last season, he managed 118 total yards (being a huge boon for PPR owners, with 13 receptions). In 2011, McFadden rushed for 150 yards on 22 carries in Week 1. And in 2010, McFadden had 150 Week 1 total yards with a touchdown. He had 93 total yards in 2009 and managed 57 total yards in his NFL debut in 2008.
Add it all up, and you have a reliable option in McFadden, who has a solid, proven string of Week 1 performances. And the Colts allowed the seventh-most Fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. He may not last the entire season, but if you drafted McFadden, you're probably going to be rewarded by starting him this Sunday against Indianapolis.