Film Notes: Beware of McFadden

After breaking down film, Scouts Inc. gives its take on what to watch in the NFL this weekend:

1. Can the Raiders' running game pound the Pats' defense? This is not the game New England needs after a tough Week 3 loss at Buffalo. The Raiders' run game is not only physical, but also very fast. Darren McFadden does an excellent job getting up into the hole inside to draw defenders and then bouncing outside, and his edge blockers do a nice job reaching blocks and walling off the defenders to give him a nice outside crease. Once McFadden gets outside, his receivers do a really good job blocking downfield. New England is not tackling very well on the second and third levels, and if the Patriots' defenders don't wrap up, McFadden will get quality yards after contact.

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