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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2013, 10:40:56 am »

Jennings major contributor Sunday?

UPDATE: Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's late game against the San Diego Chargers because of a hamstring injury. The implication now, per coach Dennis Allen, is that RB Rashad Jennings is the first backfield option for the Raiders. With a clear path to production, how big of a game can Jennings have?

The Chargers allow 5.2 yards per rush (including QBs) which is third-worst in the NFL through four games. On zone reads, which the Terrelle Pryor-led Raiders employ at times, the Bolts allow a similarly high 5.3 yards per rush, according to Matthew Berry. Furthermore, the Raiders are 6th in the NFL in targeting running backs and Jennings is a receiving threat out of the backfield. He touched the ball 23 times in last week's game against the Washington Redskins.

Of course, Marcel Reece looks like he'll still be in the mix despite his knee injury and will be in a position to have a highly productive game, as well. Read more for why Rashad Jennings could be a noteworthy fantasy play this weekend.

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Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden didn't practice today and talk is that his hamstring injury might be pesky enough to keep him out of Sunday night's absurdly late game against the San Diego Chargers. On the flipside, fullback Marcel Reece, originally thought to be out at least a couple weeks, practiced and could be ready for Sunday's tilt. At the moment, the only certain thing in the Raiders backfield is that backup Rashad Jennings is healthy and ready to go in case the other two aren't.

Jennings had a solid performance last week in support of McFadden, gaining 45 yards on 15 carries and catching eight passes for 71 yards. The YPC wasn't fantastic but the big workload is probably what was most impressive. Jennings can be trusted by the Raiders offensive decision-makers, even when McFadden and Reece are out of the ballgame.

Reece hasn't posted huge rushing numbers thus far this season but if he's able to play, his contributions could also rise without DMC in the fold. He, like Jennings, is a receiving threat out of the backfield so it won't be surprising if he has a good day in that area as well. The Chargers haven't allowed a running back to score a touchdown this year though they are 25th in terms of rushing yards allowed. Terrelle Pryor will start Sunday and that fact could mean interesting things for Jennings and/or Reece, as Pryor brings a more dynamic element to the offense.

Fantasy expert Christopher Harris has more on why Jennings is a strong add in Week 5 and possibly beyond.

Christopher Harris
Rashad Jennings worth picking up?
"For the second straight year, Jennings finds himself the target of desperate fantasy owners. Last season, Jennings seemed the logical inheritor once Maurice Jones-Drew got hurt, and indeed he started six games for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Unfortunately, he played badly, including a 2.8 yards-per-carry mark and shoulder and concussion problems. Sunday, he ran acceptably well after Darren McFadden and Marcel Reece left the Raiders' game because of injury. As of this writing, it's unknown whether McFadden will return for Week 5, but given his injury history, it's easy to imagine he won't. Jennings is a big kid with some straight-ahead pop, and while he's nobody's long-term solution as a RB, he should probably be added in all leagues."





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