James Starks takes Packers No. 1 RB role from Lacy

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With 's struggles, the made a switch to their running back pecking order prior to with the . Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Wednesday he considers the team's No. 1 tailback, with Lacy the No. 2. "I would say James is our No. 1 back right now going into Detroit," McCarthy said, . "He's earned that opportunity. I'm not a big believer in riding one back the whole season. We'll stay with the one-two punch." Lacy's difficulties have caused much consternation throughout Wisconsin, especially during the ' two-game losing skid. The third-year back is averaging 3.7 yards per carry on 83 attempts for just 308 yards. In his last four games, Lacy hasn't earned  Cassius Marsh Jersey more than 38 rushing yards and has tallied more than 2.1 yards per rush only once.Whether due to injuries (ankle, groin) or carrying extra weight, Lacy hasn't been effective creating holes and has lacked burst. Lacy was limited in practice Wednesday after exiting early in Week 9 with a groin injury. Starks has been by far the better back in recent weeks -- -- including a 10-carry, 112-yard performance in Week 6. His game film displays a quick burst and ability to make cuts in the backfield to hit holes Lacy was mi sing. "He's the better player between the two of us right now," Lacy said, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.Neither back has been stellar this season, but Starks gives the the best shot to put aside their losing streak. Facing a defense ranked 30th in the NFL against the run (133.8 yards per game), the have a great chance to get back on track on the ground and in the win column.  Keith Randolph Jr. Jersey