Fantasy Upside
A fantastic power runner, Eddie Lacy became a factor in the passing game as well last season, catching 42 passes for 427 yards and four scores. When you add that kind of production for a 1,000-yard back who plays in an offense that almost assures him double-digit scores each season, you've got a special fantasy back.
Fantasy Downside
How do you lose track of a 230-pound running back? That's the question Lacy owners had to ask at times last season, as he had 10 games with fewer than 15 carries. James Starks isn't a bad No. 2 option, but there's no way he should be splitting carries with Lacy 60-40.
Bottom Line
You can live with the frustrations of Starks stealing some carries as long as Lacy continues to average 100 total yards and score nearly a touchdown per game. He's clearly a first-round fantasy running back in all formats. But you will be cursing Mike McCarthy at times.