News, notes and analysis on a Halloween Friday:

– Darren McFadden came dressed as a protective boot. Probably safe to assume he won’t be subjected to a potential slip-and-slide field with one bad turf toe and another that’s getting close to being healed.
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Assuming Tom Cable wants to see players practice by Friday to be available on game day, the Raiders will be without running back Darren McFadden, defensive end Derrick Burgess and strong side linebacker Ricky Brown when they face the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.

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Warning: This post includes confirmation of the grievance filed by former coach Lane Kiffin regarding his firing for “cause” and the response by the Raiders. If you’re tired of the soap opera, feel free to disregard . . .
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News, notes and analysis from Thursday’s practice and media sessions:

– Starting strongside linebacker Ricky Brown sustained a groin injury toward the end of practice Wednesday and is doubtful to face Atlanta, coach Tom Cable said.
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The Raiders announced Sunday’s game is a sellout and will be televised locally. A number of “give-back” tickets by the Falcons remain available for sale.

It’s the Raiders eighth straight sellout.

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Cornerback DeAngelo Hall joined the regular non-practicing crew Thursday as the Raiders concluded warmups and drills to begin practice.
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Some interesting nuggets in a question and answer session by DeAngelo Hall with Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter.
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Just when Darren McFadden’s right turf toe started to get better, he had the same thing happen to the left one.

Ronald Curry, meanwhile, feels he is as healthy as he has ever been, yet has made less of an impact than McFadden recent weeks. He is not happy about it.
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Seeing Darren McFadden walk on to the practice field in a protective boot has been a fairly common occurance.

Except usually it is on his right foot. When McFadden made his way out of the facility Wednesday, the boot was on his left foot.
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Hello, you mighty fans of the Silver and Black! Jerry is set to answer questions today at these addresses:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_10836596

and

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_10836596

See you then!