Darren McFadden turned back the clock Sunday.
The former Arkansas running back had 152 yards and one touchdown on 29 carries in the Cowboys’ 27-20 loss to the New York Giants. He also caught two passes for 10 yards.
It was McFadden’s most rushing yards in a game since 2011 and fourth-most in his injury-riddled NFL career.
The performance more than doubled his rushing total for the year, as he had only 129 yards and one touchdown on 37 carries in the Cowboys’ previous five games.
“I thought he was outstanding,” Dallas head coach Jason Garrett told dallascowboys.com. “I think anybody who watched the game had to have been impressed by his performance. You saw him run inside, you saw him run off tackle and you saw him run outside. He made a lot of big plays in the game, he had a lot of dirty runs in the game. Just really, really played a complete football game and that’s a well as we’ve run the football all year long and we have to continue to build on that.”
McFadden’s increase in carries was a result of starting running back Joseph Randle going down with an oblique injury. Randle could miss the Cowboys’ Week 8 game against the Seahawks, but even if he’s healthy, McFadden is expected to start.
Here is a look at how the other 10 former Arkansas players on NFL 53-man rosters performed in Week 7.
Zach Hocker was released by the Saints after missing two field goals in Week 6.
The Chargers placed Darius Philon on short-term injured reserve on Oct. 17. The earliest he can return to a game is Week 14.
Alvin Bailey – Seattle Seahawks
Week 8: 3:25 p.m. Sunday, at Cowboys
Because Gary Gilliam was battling an ankle injury, Bailey rotated with him at right tackle, playing 24 snaps in the Seahawks’ 20-3 win over the 49ers Thursday. One of those snaps came at left tackle, when he replaced Russell Okung for a play, and a few came as an extra tackle in heavy formations.
Season: 6 games, 0 starts
Knile Davis – Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, vs. Lions (in London)
The Chiefs seem to be committed to Charcandrick West as their No. 2 running back, as Davis had only one carry for two yards in their 23-13 win over the Steelers. However, Davis remains their main kick returner. He had two kickoff returns for 46 yards Sunday.
Season: 7 games, 0 starts, 17 carries, 42 yards (2.5 yards/carry), 1 touchdown, 2 receptions, 24 yards, 12 kickoff returns, 297 yards
Trey Flowers – New England Patriots
Week 8: 7:25 p.m. Thursday, vs. Dolphins
After spending six weeks on the inactive list, Flowers was active and made his NFL debut in the Patriots’ 30-23 win over the Jets. He got into the game on defense late in the first quarter, but didn’t register any statistics.
Season: 1 game, 0 starts
Brett Goode – Green Bay Packers
Week 8: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at Broncos
The Packers had their bye in Week 7.
Season: 6 games, 0 starts
Chris Gragg – Buffalo Bills
Week 8: BYE
Injuries have allowed Gragg’s playing time to increase dramatically, as he played a season-high 61 snaps in the Bills’ 34-31 loss to the Jaguars in London. He was targeted seven times, but quarterback EJ Manuel had several overthrows and Gragg finished with two catches for 35 yards.
Season: 4 games, 8 receptions, 104 yards
Ryan Mallett – Houston Texans/released
Mallett made headlines for missing the Texans’ charter flight and having to fly commercial before their 44-26 loss to the Dolphins. He did not play in what was his last game with Houston; he was released Tuesday.
Season: 6 games, 4 starts, 78 of 147 (53.1 percent), 770 yards, 3 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 51.5 Total QBR, 4 carries, 11 yards, 1 touchdown
Jason Peters – Philadelphia Eagles
Week 8: BYE
During the first quarter of the Eagles’ 27-16 loss to the Panthers, Peters had to be carted off the field with what was later determined to be back spasms. However, Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly said he believes he’ll be able to play in Week 9 after a week of rest during the Eagles’ bye.
Season: 7 games, 7 starts
Chris Smith – Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 8: BYE
Smith was one of the Jaguars’ seven inactive players in their 34-31 win over the Bills in London. It was his four consecutive game to be inactive.
Season: 3 games, 0 starts, 7 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 pass deflection
Travis Swanson – Detroit Lions
Week 8: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, vs. Chiefs (in London)
Swanson started at center in the Lions’ 28-19 loss to the Vikings. He led an offensive line that was given an F grade by the Detroit Free Press after the game.
Season: 7 games, 7 starts
Jarius Wright – Minnesota Vikings
Week 8: noon Sunday, at Bears
Wright caught three passes for 31 yards before leaving the Vikings’ 28-19 win over the Lions in the third quarter with an injury. It was reported Tuesday that he is undergoing the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Season: 6 games, 3 starts, 10 receptions, 172 yards, 1 carry, 29 yards