Oakland Raiders’ running back Sirius XM NFL radio.

“We’re gonna run the ball, run the ball, then run it again, until the defense stops us.”

This should come as no surprise, with newly signed quarterback Matt Schaub still trying to regain confidence after his disastrous 2013 season in Houston. It should be an expectation that the Raiders will rely heavily on their ground game, because they don't have another choice.

Still, fantasy owners aren't confident, and the main reason McFadden sits as a player to target is because of his relative value in fake football. As of August 15th, he’s being drafted in the 10th round of 12-team standard leagues. This ADP is a full two round drop since the middle of July, most likely resulting from strong rookie running back play in the preseason from players like Carlos Hyde, pushing McFadden down.

Let’s not forget that McFadden has also flashed in the preseason thus far - although he only carried the ball one time against the Minnesota Vikings, he busted through the secondary and picked up 23 yards. That’s the type of explosiveness he’s capable of.

This is why McFadden is shaping up to be a smart and reliable pick in the later rounds of a draft. He’s finally healthy, he’s in a great situation with the Raiders’ offensive game plan, and his offensive line excels in the running game.

Now remember, numberFire’s very own JJ Zachariason told us that it’s incredibly difficult to hit on a late-round running back.

So why go with McFadden, then? Because we know the upside is there, and if you do indeed miss with him, your chance of hitting elsewhere that late at the position is just as slim. Why not take a guy that’s proven he’s done it before and is setup for success in 2014?

With his stock in a continuous downward spiral, now is the perfect time to take a gamble and draft McFadden in the final rounds of your fantasy draft.