Blackstock could get start: If starting Oakland LB Rolando McClain (ankle) is unable to play in Week 7 against Kansas City, then Darryl Blackstock is expected to make his first start as a Raider. He has six career NFL starts but was out of the league in 2009 and 2010 when he played in the UFL. “He’s done a great job getting himself to a point if he has to play we have total confidence in him,” Oakland defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan said. (Updated 10/21/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
McClain is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game with a lingering ankle injury he initially suffered two weeks ago against Houston. “He’s not as well as he was a week ago," Raiders coach Hue Jackson said. "If he’s not healthy enough to go, we won’t let him go." Blackstock has recorded only four tackles this year and won't be a viable Fantasy replacement for McClain. Keep the 28-year-old on waivers for now. (Updated 10/21/2011).
