Packers running back James Starks suffered a knee injury on Sunday and is questionable to return. He is being checked on by the training staff.
James Starks questionable with a knee injury, Packers RB situation becoming messy in fantasy
James Starks is questionable with a knee injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Packers are running out of bodies in the backfield. Eddie Lacy went down last week with a concussion, but there's a good chance he could be ready to return upon the Packers Week 5 game after their bye. Starks wasn't ruled out right away, so he may have not suffered a serious injury. Of course, that's all speculation and they team may have to give him an MRI.
Jonathan Franklin has looked terrific so far. He had a TD on a stretch play for two yards. The rookie has 20 carries on four carries. Plus, he’s a capable back out of the backfield.
Fantasy impact: The Packers tried to make it a competition with Franklin and Lacy, but that was put to bed quickly. Since the Pack have a bye, there’s almost no chance they’ll be without Lacy and Starks in Week 5. We’d leave Franklin on the wire in most leagues.
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