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11:26 AM ET 10.12 | The Green Bay Packers will turn to a pair of running backs to replace the injured Cedric Benson. Alex Green, a second-year player who saw just 12 carries last season, will be the starter. Veteran James Starks is expected to see plenty of time with the offense as well. Starks says he's ready to go after turf toe kept him on the shelf to start the season. "I've been running, cutting. I mean, I've done everything on it, pushed off it. The only thing I haven't done is be tackled by a different team, that's about it."

James Starks, Jody Gomez-US PRESSWIRE

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October 12, 2012 11:50 AM ET

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Packers are going to lose this week anyway to Texas.... 2 and 4 start isn't what I would've guessed for the Pack.

.Fah Q.

Corona , CA

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October 12, 2012 12:13 PM ET

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I like the Pack, but I love the Texans! Give 'em hell next week Rodgers, this week it's the discount double check.

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October 12, 2012 12:33 PM ET

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"The only thing I haven't done is be tackled by a different team, that's about it." Don't worry James, you'll get plenty of that Sunday night. With that Packer D, the Texans could very well put up 40+.

Jakester

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October 12, 2012 12:36 PM ET

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The only information we learn from this is that now Green and Starks each will carry the ball on 15% of the plays they are in there.

50yearfan

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October 12, 2012 04:27 PM ET

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Houston is a tough spot to try to invent a running game; assuming the GB coaches realize they need a running game, that is. It may be an interesting game.