James Starks Injury: Updates on Packers RB's Week 14 Status and Fantasy Value

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks aggravated an ankle injury in the team's victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. It's an ailment which puts Starks' availability in question ahead of a Week 14 clash with the Oakland Raiders.

Keep checking back here throughout the week for the latest updates on Starks' playing status and potential fantasy value.

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3:26 p.m. EST by Wes O'Donnell

Reporting what we already know, the Packers are going to be without running back James Starks again this week as they've declared him in active with an ankle injury.

Rotoworld's player page announced:

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Packers declared RB James Starks, QB Graham Harrell, CB Davon House, LB Desmond Bishop OG Josh Sitton, OT Chad Clifton, and LB Vic So’oto inactive against the Raiders in Week 14.

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Green Bay will go forward with a combination of Ryan Grant, Brandon Saine and John Kuhn. Expect to see Aaron Rodgers do what he does best and Saine factor into the game as a threat out of the backfield. 

Friday, Dec. 9 at 12:23 p.m. EST by Michael Dixon

Rob Demovsky is reporting that Starks was out of Friday's practice.

Things can always change, but this doesn't bode well for Starks' chances at playing against Oakland.

Monday, Dec. 5 at 2:50 p.m. ET

Starks didn't seem overly concerned about the injury while talking to the media after the game, but Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel hints that it might be time for the Packers to rest Starks before a potential playoff run.

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"I didn't get a lot of time to rest it," Starks said. "I came in and played with it and was a little productive. I could cut on it."

Now that he has hurt it a third time, the Packers might have to be more cautious.

"I felt pretty strong, then I reinjured it," Starks said. "It's not a high ankle sprain, I don't think. I'll be fine. It'll just take a little rest."

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Due to the presence of Ryan Grant and the recent emergence of Brandon Saine, Starks' value had taken a hit even before the injury. Since the fantasy playoffs are set to begin this week, owners will need to have alternative options ready should the University at Buffalo product get rested.