"Raiders running back Darren McFadden and Jacoby Ford were not at practice Monday, and seem like big longshots to come back from their sprained foot injuries in time to play Sunday in Minnesota.

McFadden, who has been out three weeks now, at least had his protective walking boot off at some point Monday, Raiders coach Hue Jackson said. Jackson was asked what are the running back's chances of playing this week.

"Honestly I don't know," Jackson said. "I'm going to leave that to our doctors. He is getting closer, I do know that.

"I know he's working his tail off," Jackson added. "When I saw him this morning he looked good. Until we get closer later on in the week and we know exactly where he is, I don't want to speculate.""