AP

Last week Packers running back Eddie Lacy was demoted to second string, then made inactive for Sunday. This week only one of those things will happen.

Although Lacy is still the backup to James Starks, Packers coach Mike McCarthy indicated that Lacy should be ready to play against the Vikings after a good day of practice.

“I thought Eddie looked good yesterday. I thought he had one of his better practices. It looks like he’s bouncing back,” McCarthy said.

Lacy has been a big disappointment this season, in part because of nagging injuries. The Packers are hoping that a week off will do his body good.