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Raiders RB Maurice Jones-Drew: 'I'll be able to play' Sunday

Oakland Raiders running back Maurice Jones-Drew believes he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins in London. Jones-Drew has missed Oakland's last two games after having hand surgery.
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Oakland Raiders running back Maurice Jones-Drewtold the NFL Network that he believes he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins in London.

Jones-Drew has missed Oakland's last two games after having hand surgery. He returned to practice last Thursday.

"Yeah, definitely," Jones-Drew said, when asked if he thinks he'll be in the lineup Sunday. "It's not up to me but I feel like I'll be able to play."

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The 29-year-old had nine rushes for 11 yards during the Raiders' season opener. Running back Darren McFadden has taken the bulk of Oakland's carries in Jones-Drew's absence. 

Last season, Jones-Drew rushed for 803 yards and five touchdowns with the Jaguars. 

The Raiders are 0-3 this season heading into Week 4.

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