Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy declined to discuss why his role was limited on Thursday's win over the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
Eddie Lacy declines comment on his usage, per report; fantasy value falling
The Packers won on Thursday night, but Eddie Lacy received just six touches in the victory. We break down the fantasy implications.
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It was a puzzling turn of events, after Lacy appeared to be saving his season after back-to-back 100-yard efforts in the two games preceding Week 13's dramatic victory. Lacy touched the ball six times and had just one yard to show for it on Thursday night, while James Starks remained involved in the mix, as did recently promoted John Crockett.
Via ESPN.com:
“I don’t feel as though that’s something I should get into yet,” Lacy said during his brief comments following the Green Bay Packers’ 27-23 victory at Ford Field.
Fantasy impact: The Packers’ backfield situation appeared to have been stabilized from its rocky start to the season, but it has now gone from bad to worse. With Crockett now entering the formula, it’s apparent that the Packers are taking extra measures to find an answer to the conundrum that has been their running game in 2015.
Fantasy owners have little reason to trust Lacy's usage going forward, and he should remain on benches except in absolutely desperate circumstances. He won't be a recommended option in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
