Sprained ankle in Week 2 win over Seattle
The Packers don’t plan to go without Eddie Lacy for long. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Green Bay’s hard-charging running back, who sprained his ankle Sunday against the Seahawks, is a candidate to play Sept. 28 at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rapoport was told that Lacy’s injury is minor, even if it kept him from finishing off a 27-17 win over Seattle. In his absence, reliable backup James Starks plowed for 95 yards. (NFL.com)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Lacy was unable to put any weight on his ankle following the injury and Fox Sports reported that his ankle was “very weak and sore” on Monday. The Packers play on Monday night against the Chiefs in Week 3. Unless there are glowing reports about his recovery during the week, it may be best for his owners (that don’t own Starks) to take the safe approach and opt for a healthy running back that will play on Sunday. Starks should be a low-end RB2 in the likely event that Lacy doesn’t play.
