Darren McFadden Is Elite Flex Option for Fantasy Owners vs. Browns in Week 8

October 25, 2014   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments


Nothing has gone right for the Oakland Raiders upon starting 0-6 this season. Fantasy owners haven't been thrilled with the performance of the skill position players, though that will change this weekend for anyone still riding the Darren McFadden train. 
McFadden has never been able to duplicate his breakthrough season in 2010 (1,157 yards, seven touchdowns) thanks to injuries in of the last three seasons. Now, despite not having the stats to back it up, the 27-year-old has remained healthy and is on pace for his best year since that huge season. 
Following a disastrous Week 1 with 15 rushing yards and one fantasy point in standard scoring leagues, McFadden has been consistent the last five games with at least seven points four times and breaking double digits twice, per ESPN. 
That's not an easy feat considering the last two weeks McFadden has gone against a solid San Diego run defense that's tied for sixth with four forced fumbles and Arizona's se...

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