With an assist from the NFL Network research crew, here’s a look at some of the notable numbers and top performances of Week 14.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden is pretty good. McFadden, like Redskins RB Ryan Torain, was one of those guys who worried fantasy enthusiasts. McFadden because of a late-season swoon. But like Torain, McFadden offered a bit of redemption for those who showed faith in the Raiders running back.

The weather could have a major effect on the first week of the fantasy football postseason.

There is a recurring theme that I like to advise the fantasy enthusiasts, and that is to lead with your heart. There are plenty of questions that come through the chats that have the caveat, “Am I crazy to … ”

Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson empowers his players, and his touch this season is paying off in big ways for Darren McFadden.

The Titans have announced that WR Kenny Britt is officially out for the team’s Week 10 game at Miami. And now some fantasy enthusiasts are wondering if Britt should be dropped from their team.

There are two kinds of heartbreak in fantasy football. Which one happened to you today?

If you are desperate for a fantasy quarterback and have no intention of winning this week — good news. QB Vince Young is likely to start for the Titans at San Diego and Raiders QB Jason Campbell is expected to get the call against the Seahawks according to the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter).

Raiders fans are known for their overreactions. Don’t believe me? Greyhound had to shutdown its servers last night because Raiders fans flooded the system booking travel to Dallas for the Super Bowl following Sunday’s beat down of the Broncos, which proved — beyond a shadow of a doubt — that greatness is in the future for the Silver & Black.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is expected to start vs. the Cowboys, the New York Post is reporting. Nicks had been questionable after being limited in practice this week.

Darren McFadden has quickly re-emerged atop the Raiders depth chart in Week 7.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden said that he is 70/30 to play this week against the Broncos, according to the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter).

Raiders RB Darren McFadden has not fully recovered from a right hamstring injury and will miss Sunday’s tilt with the San Francisco 49ers. McFadden suffered the injury two weeks ago against the Texans and missed last week’s game against the Chargers.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday, and is listed questionable against the 49ers. QB Bruce Gradkowski (right shoulder) missed practice and he, too, is listed as questionable.

Can anybody find a reliable fantasy runner from the AFC West? Raiders RB Darren McFadden was limited in practice on Wednesday, but QB Bruce Gradkowski was held out.