Ripkowski had three carries for 14 yards and a touchdown and one reception for four yards in Sunday's victory over the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski found paydirt from close range for the second time in as many weeks, which surely reminds Packers fans of former fullback (and current Saint) John Kuhn, and also conjures up memories for fantasy players who have seen potential touchdowns for Packers skill players vultured by the team's fullback before. Ripkowski is averaging a respectable 4.0 yards on 22 carries this season, so it would not be surprising to see him continue being sprinkled into the game plan.

Ripkowski had three carries for one yard and a touchdown and two receptions for 15 yards in Monday's victory over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski's touchdown from one yard out was both his first career score and also the first time a Packers running back has found paydirt this season. That fact alone is unlikely to result in any significant change in role, but Ripkowski's successful goal-line plunge could get him the ball again in that spot in the future.

Ripkowski did not play a snap on offense in Sunday's loss to the Titans, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski saw a boost in responsibilities while James Starks was out, but he was back in his standard fullback role Sunday with Starks back in action, and the lopsided nature of the game led the Packers to minimize the power running attack and prevented Ripkowski from seeing the field at all when the offense had the ball.

Ripkowski had two carries for four yards and one reception for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski set season highs with seven touches and 33 total yards in Week 8, but he played just a bit role against the Colts, which should not come as a big surprise considering his Week 8 showing was the only time he has topped both four touches and 17 total yards in a game this season. Ripkowski has been asked to handle the ball a few times per week with fellow running backs Eddie Lacy (ankle) and James Starks (knee) sidelined, but his touches could dry up when Starks gets back on the field at some point over the next couple weeks.

Ripkowski had six carries for 34 yards and caught one pass for minus-one yard in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

With the Packers even more limited in the backfield Sunday than they were previously, Ripkowski ran the ball a career-high six times, which tied him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the team lead. Ripkowski is now averaging a healthy 4.9 yards on 12 attempts -- all over the last four games -- and has shown an ability to finish runs, so the Packers could continue giving him the ball from time to time. However, he has mainly been used out of need of late, and figures to see his opportunities decrease as the other running backs on the roster -- and the receivers who have moonlighted as running backs -- get healthy.

Ripkowski had three carries for eight yards and caught one pass for eight yards in Thursday's victory over the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski had just four total touches all season entering Thursday's contest, but he received a few extra opportunities to rack up yards with the Packers thin at the running back position. Ripkowski has been more active the last few weeks -- all eight of his touches came in Weeks 5-7 -- than he was earlier this season, but he remains a bit player in the Packers' offense.

Ripkowski had two carries for 17 yards in Sunday's victory over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski showed no ill effects of the back injury he suffered in Week 3, and received the first carries of his career Sunday night. Given the Packers' other offensive options It's highly unlikely that Ripkowski's 8.5 yards per carry average will lead to more touches, but it does figure to give the Packers more confidence in using him if needed in future short-yardage situations

Ripkowski (back) took part in practice on Wednesday, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski went down in Week 3 with a back injury, but was fortunately allowed an extra week to heal with the Packers on bye in Week 4. Considering how the fullback was able to participant in full on Wednesday, the time off evidently served him well, as Ripkowski is fully expected to lace up for this Sunday's action against the Giants.

Ripkowski is optimistic that the back injury he suffered in Sunday's game is not serious, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

EDGE Analysis

Ripkowski played a season-high 11 snaps Sunday before being forced from the contest. He did not provide any specific details regarding his status, but he noted he felt "good" after the game and would undergo tests Monday. Regardless of his diagnosis, Ripkowski will have a couple weeks to rest and recover with the Packers on bye in Week 4.

Ripkowski is questionable to return to Week 3's matchup against the Lions after suffering a back injury, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Look for more updates to come as the second half gets underway. Ripkowski is the only fullback on the roster, which means the Packers may have tight ends Richard Rodgers and Justin Perillo on the field together, with Jared Cook also questionable to return to the game due to an ankle injury.