Beat: Week 5 return of Eddie Lacy makes sense

Sep 17, 2013

The most likely scenario for Packer's RB Eddie Lacy’s return is that he would sit out Sunday, get an additional week of rest with the Packers’ Week 4 bye and return for the home game against Detroit on Oct. 6.

Even if Lacy is 100 percent by then, the Packers likely would ease him back into the lineup, meaning James Starks would share the load.

“We’re going to use both backs,” said Clements. “When Eddie’s healthy he’s going to get his reps and James will be ready to get his reps.”

Fantasy Impact:

Under McCarthy, the Packers have used both a running-back-by-committee approach as well as feeding one player most of the carries as they did with Cedric Benson last season before he sustained a season-ending injury. It certainly seems like this could go back to being some sort of split, especially if Starks takes advantage of the situation again in Week 3 against the Bengals.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.