Week 14 vs. Seattle
Ah the dreaded committee. Starks got just four carries for 1 yard last week and is now in a timeshare with Christine Michael and Ty Montgomery. Since Montgomery also lines up at WR, he's the only one that's a viable fantasy option right now.
Week 13 vs. Houston
Starks had a season-high 17 carries for 41 yards and five receptions for 27 yards last week and has taken over the majority of Green Bay's rushing duties. Given Aaron Rodgers' status with his hamstring, the Packers could lean on Starks even a little more this week, especially against a Houston defense ranked 28th in fantasy football against running backs. Starks could be a sneaky start this week as a No. 2 back.
Week 12 at Philadelphia
Starks led the Lions in carries with nine last week, even if he did only pick up 25 yards, but he also added five receptions for 46 yards and a score. He's obviously the main guy in Green Bay's backfield rotation, even if that means only about 15 touches per game. But because Starks is only going to get 15 or so touches per game, that makes him little more than a flex play, especially against Philadelphia's run defense, which has been very stiff at home this season.
Week 11 at Washington
Starks finally returned to the lineup last week and got 10 touches, seven rushes and three catches, producing 33 yards on the ground and 11 and a touchdown through the air. He should continue to get the bulk of the work in the backfield the rest of the way for the Packers, which should mean around 15 touches per game. That makes him a low-end No. 2 back or solid flex play.
Week 6 vs. Dallas
Starks got 12 carries last week as Eddie Lacy left early with an ankle injury, but he managed just 33 yards. He's dealing with a knee injury that might keep him out of this game, but given his early usage, unless Lacy doesn't play - which doesn't appear to be the case - Starks doesn't have much value.
Week 2 at Minnesota
Starks saw just five touches last week at Jacksonville, compared to 15 for Eddie Lacy. That doesn't bode well for Starks unless Lacy gets hurt.
Week 1 at Jacksonville
As we saw in 2015, the Packers like to use both Eddie Lacy and James Starks to run the ball. But expect the split to be more 75-25 this season, as long as Lacy stays healthy. He's healthy now, so that limits Starks' point production.
2016 Fantasy Outlook
Starks reached triple digits in carries for just the second time in his career last season and responded with a career-high 601 yards. He also crushed his career high with 43 receptions. That said, he's also now 30 and with Eddie Lacy trimmed down, Starks will likely move back into a secondary role once again. Starks is an obvious handcuff and is one of the better backup running backs in the league, one who gets a series here and there even when Lacy is running well. Starks is going in the mid-to-late rounds in most drafts, so don't wait too long.
Week 19 at Arizona
Starks had 12 carries for 53 yards and a score and also caught a pair of passes for 12 yards, getting one more touch than Eddie Lacy in their time share. That's likely to continue with anyone's best guess being which one is more valuable. Starks is the better receiving option, so he is slightly more valuable in PPR leagues. He got just three carries against the Cardinals a couple of weeks ago, losing a fumble. But the Packers will use both, meaning you should likely use neither.
Week 18 at Washington
Starks got just eight carries for 24 yards last week, while Eddie Lacy had 13 rushing attempts. This is a true timeshare with Lacy, with Starks having a little more value as a receiver. But neither player is much more than a complimentary fantasy player right now.
