Fargas tears MCL

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The emergence of Justin Fargas as a featured running back has been the highlight offensively for the Oakland Raiders this season.

Now they will have to finish the season without their 1,000-yard back. An MRI on Monday confirmed that Fargas sprained the MCL in his right knee in Sunday's 21-14 loss, shutting him down for the final two games of the season.

The Raiders (4-10) will rely on Dominic Rhodes and LaMont Jordan this week against Jacksonville and in the season finale at San Diego. Coach Lane Kiffin said Monday he hadn't decided which back will start or whether he'll split time between the two this week.

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Always thought in the past that he had a lot of potential and he proved it this season becoming an efficient back in the league. Hope he bounces back for a productive season next year.