The Green Bay Packers have Eddie Lacy dealing with a concussion and after the game on Thursday night, fantasy football owners may want to look at James Starks, Jarrett Boykin, Richard Rodgers and Andrew Quarless, as some of those players may have to step up as the season goes along and they could be sleeper options, especially Starks if Lacy has to miss some time.
The Packers lost on Thursday night and they are now dealing with some injuries, as Eddie Lacy suffered a concussion and tackle Bryan Bulaga also went down. Fantasy owners are holding their breaths with Lacy and while a concussion doesn't mean he will necessarily miss time, it could be a great idea to pick up James Starks or DuJuan Harris and in deeper leagues even John Kuhn could be an option. Lacy has the chance to be a great back this year, but if he gets banged up, Starks is the pick.
Lacy comes into the season as one of the best young options in the league and he had 1178 yards last season with 11 touchdowns while also catching 35 balls for 257 yards. Lacy has the chance to be one of the most productive backs in fantasy this year, but his season did not get off to a great start. Rodgers was injured in the game and had no targets, while Starks came in for Lacy and had 37 yards on seven carries along with two catches for 11 yards. Last season he had 493 yards and he is the top handcuff for the team.
Jarrett Boykin did not have a great game as he was matched up mostly with Richard Sherman, but moving forward he should be a solid pick. He is the third wideout behind Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson and he had 49 catches for 681 yards while coming in for Cobb last season.
The team also lost tackle Bryan Bulaga and he could have significant impact on Aaron Rodgers and Lacy, as he has been one of the best lineman for the team despite his injury issues. The team lost 36-16 to the Seattle Seahawks and now they are trying to rebound after that and they may have to do it without two players on offense next week. Lacy left after gaining just 34 yards on 12 carries and he did not talk to reporters after the game and while he could be back if he passes the NFL's concussion tests for next week, he could be back.
Bulaga lost all of last season after an injury and now the Packers have to find a way to get things going. The team also lost tight end Richard Rodgers after he collided with Bulaga and that put Andrew Quarless in the game and Rodgers ended up with zero targets, although he could end up a solid sleeper pick as long as he remains healthy this year. The Packers now have to find a way to get everyone back and if they lose Bulaga again, the line could have a tough time adjusting.
