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Packers at Vikings: 5 best fantasy options

By Dan Schmelzer

Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers

If Rodgers is finding struggles against the Vikings’ defense, he may look to lean on the running game a bit more. In that case, enter Eddie Lacy, who is clearly the top guy in the Packers’ backfield.

Lacy is coming off of a less than ideal 2015 season, but he is slim, trim and ready to dominate in 2016. His fantasy output against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week was not so great (14 carries for 61 yards without a touchdown), but Lacy’s 4.4 YPC average is encouraging.

He is a tough and physical back who has underrated quickness with the ball in his hands. He has tremendous upside in the Packers’ explosive attack, and he could start to reach his potential in Week 2.

The matchup against the Vikings is obviously not ideal. That being said, it is hard to find running backs who have such a guaranteed workload as Lacy. The Vikings’ defense can certainly hold Lacy in check, but he is talented runner in an elite offense.

Until he proves otherwise this season, Lacy is a must-start running back in fantasy football this season. Do not be afraid to get him in there, even against a tough defense.

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