ALAMEDA, Calif. wholesale nfl jerseys . -- Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden will sit out Thursday nights game in San Diego because of a lingering ankle sprain. McFadden was not at Wednesdays walkthrough and has not practised at all since injuring his right foot in the first quarter of the Raiders 28-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 23. The NFLs leading rusher through the first month of the season has been wearing a walking boot all week and has also needed crutches to get around. "That mid-foot sprain is really something," Raiders coach Hue Jackson said. "You have to get back to walking first before you can do anything, so my main thing is to get him out of that walking boot first. That would be huge progress, and I think hes closer to having that happen." Michael Bush, who rushed for 96 yards in the loss to Denver this past Sunday, will start in place of McFadden against the Chargers in a critical game for these longtime division rivals. McFadden did not accompany the Raiders on their flight to Southern California following Wednesdays practice. He stayed behind to get treatment, and Jackson remains hopeful hell get his best offensive weapon back on the field soon. Because Oakland will have nine days between games following Thursdays matchup with San Diego, McFadden should also benefit from the extra rest. Without McFadden to anchor the offence, Jackson acknowledged the Raiders have to be more creative in order to break their two-game losing streak but said keeping control of the ball is an even bigger factor. "Whenever you dont have your best player it never makes it easier," Jackson said. "If you look at the numbers from a week ago, youre happy with the numbers (but) youre not happy with the points. What we have to do is be very consistent in taking care of the football." Oakland has a litany of other injuries beyond McFaddens. Cornerback Lito Sheppard will start in place of rookie DeMarcus Van Dyke, who is out with a hamstring injury. Several other players, including kicker Sebastian Janikowski (hamstring), defensive tackle Richard Seymour (ankle) and safety Michael Huff (foot) are questionable, though Jackson believes most, if not all, will play. "I think everybodys going to be OK," Jackson said. "Well be fine." Notes: WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and WR Jacoby Ford spent part of practice doing defensive back drills with Hall of Famer Willie Brown. ... If Janikowski cant play, the Raiders will have to scramble for a kicker. Dave Rayner, who filled in for Janikowski in Week 7 against Kansas City, was signed by the Buffalo Bills earlier this week. cheap jerseys from china . -- Former California coach Jeff Tedford has been hired as offensive co-ordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. wholesale jerseys . There is some potential on offence but overall the roster doesnt have enough talent to get excited about in 2013. Maybe QB Jake Locker makes the leap in his third year in the league, but Tennessees fortunes are still tied more closely to Johnson at running back, who will need to return to CJ2K for the Titans to have any chance at the playoffs this season.CLEVELAND -- Indians centre fielder and leadoff hitter Michael Bourn has returned to the lineup after missing four games because of an injured left hamstring. Bourn left Saturdays game when he felt the leg tighten up after beating out a bunt against the Chicago White Sox. He didnt play Sunday and missed the first three games against Minnesota. Bourn had surgery on the hamstring in October, but strained it in spring training and began the season on the disabled list. Hes batting .266 with four RBIs and two stolen bases. The Indians begin a trip to Tampa Bay and Toronto on Friday. cheap jerseys. With games on artificial turf, its unlikely that Bourn will play every day. Nyjer Morgan, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus when Bourn was injured, will probably stay with the team. Morgan replaced Bourn the last three games. Bourn had surgery on the hamstring in October, but strained it in spring training and began the season on the disabled list. Hes batting .266 with four RBIs, two stolen bases and has been caught stealing three times in 15 games. cheap jerseys ' ' '
