GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Eddie Lacy’s ankle injury doesn’t appear to be a long-term concern, but the Green Bay Packers couldn’t say for sure on Monday that their top running back would be ready for this Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Lacy couldn’t finish Sunday night’s win over the New York Giants, although he said after the game that he was able to put weight on his ailing left ankle, which he took as a good sign.

“Eddie’s had some tests done, so we really won’t know until he hits the field tomorrow,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday. “So I would say it’s not serious. But I don’t know what his status is for this week.”

Lacy appeared on his way to a second straight 100-yard game when Giants linebacker Keenan Robinson landed on his left ankle at the end of a short run in the third quarter. Lacy hobbled to the sideline with 11 carries and 81 yards, including a thrilling 31-yard game that was all after contact, but never returned. He spent most of the remainder of the game with his ankle wrapped on the sideline.

The Packers have only one other natural halfback on the roster, James Starks, who has struggled so far this season. Starks carried 12 times for just 33 yards against the Giants. He came into that game with just nine yards on 12 carries in the first three games combined.

McCarthy has used receivers Randall Cobb and Ty Montgomery out of the backfield as well with limited success, but he appears committed to Starks if Lacy can’t go.

“I have no concerns about James,” McCarthy said. “I think if you look at us offensively going into the game, this is the first game where we won the time of possession. Seventy-five-plus plays, I don’t know exactly what the total came out officially, but we were north of 75, which is where we like to be.

“It’s about opportunities. Running the football is about opportunities. Eddie has performed well. This is his best game this year, and James, this is really the first game James has had this many opportunities. So I have no concerns about James.”