Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy met with the media on Friday for the final time in advance of Sunday's match-up with the Buffalo Bills.

The following are select comments from McCarthy's press conference:

• On Eddie Lacy's status for Sunday: I think probable is pretty confident. I know he's getting better. He did the strength and conditioning work.
• On Lacy and practice on Saturday: Hopefully he can practice tomorrow.
• On Lacy sharting time with James Starks: I'm not going to talk about how much I'm going to play anybody. … It's something we've spent the whole offseason getting ready for. … We'll just keep playing with Eddie and James.
• On Davon House being ruled out for Sunday: I know he had some testing today. He's not going to be available for the game. I have not been given any updates.
• On if he fears House's injury is serious: I wouldn't say fear, that's why he's going to see the people he needs to see. … His range of motion, he's responded very well the last couple days.
• On Mason Crosby and his 53-yard field goal on Monday: I think Mason's like the rest of our veteran players. You have a relationship, you get to see these men work every day. … He's delivered. That wasn't a decision based on whether I thought he'd make the kick. … I think I've always shown confidence in Mason.
• On James Starks returning home to Buffalo: There's no place like home. Obviously everybody enjoys going back to their hometown. … He'll go out and play like he always does. … I think you have to be in tune with each and every player, particularly where they are in their career. … I know he's excited.
• On playing at Ralph Wilson Stadium: Anytime we're on the road, our communication challenges are night and day. … This is a loud place. Our team hasn't been there in eight years. … I'm confident that we'll communicate the way we need to.
• On playing at home in the playoffs: We want to play at home for all the obvious reasons. We have a great home-field production. We have phenomenal fans. … It's definitely an environment we prefer to play in.
• On Sam Shields: Sam's had a good week of practice. … When you don't get the reps, it's tough. I don't care what position you play. I think Sam's had a good week.