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Vikings | Cam Akers fined Sun Nov 12, 10:41 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers was fined $8,065 by the National Football League for unsportsmanlike conduct in Week 9's game versus the Atlanta Falcons, for apparently pointing at DL Kentavius Street after leveling him.
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Vikings | Cam Akers placed on IR Wed Nov 8, 02:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
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Vikings | Cam Akers torn Achilles confirmed Mon Nov 6, 03:12 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (Achilles) is confirmed to have torn his Achilles, according to sources Monday, Nov. 6.
| Footballguys view: Akers is now going to miss the rest of the season, and his future in the NFL is up in the air. Achilles' injuries are not the career killers they used to be, but it's going to take quite a bit of time for Akers to look like his old self. Akers is set to be a restricted free agent in 2024. The Vikings move on with Alexander Mattison as their unquestioned lead back. |
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Vikings | Another torn Achilles for Cam Akers? Mon Nov 6, 12:04 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in his left foot in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Akers suffered a torn Achilles in his right foot in the summer of 2021.
| Footballguys view: Akers is now going to miss the rest of the season, and his future in the NFL is up in the air. Achilles' injuries are not the career killers they used to be, but it's going to take quite a bit of time for Akers to look like his old self. Akers is set to be a restricted free agent in 2024. The Vikings move on with Alexander Mattison as their unquestioned lead back. |
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Vikings | Cam Akers injured Sun Nov 5, 03:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 9 game and has been ruled out.
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Vikings | Cam Akers scores in win Sun Oct 29, 08:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards in a 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 8.
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Vikings | Cam Akers leads backfield in touches Tue Oct 24, 12:30 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed 10 times for 31 yards in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, while adding two grabs for 30 yards on three targets.
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Vikings | Just two touches for Cam Akers Sun Oct 15, 04:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed once for eight yards in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears, while adding a 7-yard reception on his lone target.
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Vikings | Cam Akers totals seven touches Sun Oct 8, 11:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed five times for 15 yards in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he added two grabs for three yards on his only two targets.
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Vikings | Cam Akers totals seven touches Sun Oct 1, 07:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers was good for five rushing attempts for 40 yards in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers in his team debut, while adding two grabs for 11 yards on his pair of targets.
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Vikings | Week 3 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Sep 24, 11:41 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared TE Nick Muse, DT Khyiris Tonga, QB Jaren Hall, C Garrett Bradbury, DE Marcus Davenport and RB Cam Akers inactive for Week 3.
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Vikings | Cam Akers' debut to wait a week Sat Sep 23, 12:32 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers is not expected to be active for the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: We'll see one more week of Alexander Mattison as the starter. Behind him, Ty Chandler could get some work. Next week will be a big test for Mattison's hold on the starting job. Once Akers is up to speed - which shouldn't take long since O'Connell's offense is a Shanahan system like Sean McVay runs with the Rams - he could be the lead back for the Vikings. |
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Vikings | Minnesota still confident in Alexander Mattison Thu Sep 21, 12:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison is still receiving confidence from the coaching staff despite the trade to acquire RB Cam Akers, according to OC Wes Phillips on Thursday, Sept. 21. 'We haven't lost confidence in Alex Mattison. I will say that,' Phillips said.
| Footballguys view: That's a nice sentiment, but always look at what they do and not what they say. The team made a move for RB Cam Akers, likely to take over in the backfield. Mattison has been highly unimpressive this season, and Akers should be the lead back as soon as he gets up to speed in the offense - which shouldn't be difficult because Kevin O'Connell's system is a Shanahan offense just like Sean McVay runs with the Rams. |
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Rams | LAR moves on from Cam Akers Thu Sep 21, 12:16 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers was traded to the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, Sept. 20, according to sources. The two teams will exchange late-round picks in 2026 as part of the trade.
| Footballguys view: Kyren Williams has been the best back for the Rams this year. Akers was frustrated, and the two sides got to move on with this trade. Now, Williams gets to prove himself further as the lead back. From a fantasy perspective, Williams is an RB2 with upside in this role. Behind Williams, Ronnie Rivers and Zach Evans (a rookie favorite of Matt Waldman) will compete to be the primary backup. |
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Vikings | Minnesota acquires Cam Akers Thu Sep 21, 12:16 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers was acquired by the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, Sept. 20, according to sources. The two teams will exchange late-round picks in 2026 as part of the trade.
| Footballguys view: Alexander Mattison has been disappointing (to say the least) so far this season. In two games, Mattison has just 19 carries for 61 yards and hasn't been the replacement for Dalvin Cook that some thought he would be. Akers is going to get every chance to earn the starting role, and he should be energized with a fresh start. |
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Browns | Cleveland accessing available RB options Tue Sep 19, 04:54 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers and free-agent RB Kareem Hunt (Browns) are among a group of at least three running backs - including Trey Sermon before he was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts - that the Cleveland Browns have looked into in the wake of Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury, according to multiple reports.
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Rams | Cam Akers receiving interest Mon Sep 18, 07:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers has been the subject of trade talks with several teams, and the team is moving toward trading him, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Rams | Cam Akers not a priority for Rams Sun Sep 17, 09:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers was a healthy scratch in Week 2, and head coach Sean McVay said Akers' future with the team is uncertain. 'I have tremendous respect for Cam Akers, but I felt like in this game and as we move forward that this was going to be the best decision for us,' McVay said. 'It's not going to be a back-and-forth thing. He and I have had great dialogue, and we'll see what happens over the next couple of days.'
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Rams | Week 2 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Sep 17, 02:40 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared DL Desjuan Johnson, OG Kevin Dotson, OT Warren McClendon, RB Zach Evans and RB Cam Akers inactive for Week 2.
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Rams | Cam Akers will not play in Week 2 Sun Sep 17, 01:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers will be inactive for the Week 2 game because of a coach's decision and is being shopped to other teams, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer.
| Footballguys view: Kyren Williams ended up being one of the best waiver pickups of Week 2. Ronnie Rivers is active over sixth-round pick Zach Evans and Royce Freeman was called up from the practice squad this weekend. |
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Rams | Cam Akers saves inefficient day with a score Mon Sep 11, 03:17 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers ran for 29 yards on 22 carries but managed to find his way into the end zone in Week 1 versus the Seattle Seahawks.
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Rams | Cam Akers was busy to end the year Sat Jul 8, 03:58 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers recorded at least 12 carries in each of the final six games of last year, logging at least 20 touches and 125 total yards in the final three contests.
| Footballguys view: Akers was fantastic to close out the season for the Rams last year. Fantasy GMs are hoping he'll continue to get that type of workload even though RB Sony Michel is back in the building. Projections for Akers vary - sometimes wildly - but it's clear RB1 upside is there. Right now, Akers has an ADP in the fourth round as an RB2 with upside. |
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Rams | Stock up for Cam Akers Sat Jun 17, 04:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers 'is going to be a central figure in this offense' this season, according to head coach Sean McVay. 'But Cam is a stud,' McVay said. 'He's taking great care of himself physically, he's in a good place mentally. Just continuing to mature and I'm really excited about what he's going to do for us this year.'
| Footballguys view: The stock is up for now with Akers. However, the Rams reworked the contract of WR Cooper Kupp to free up around $10 MM in cap space. That has led some to speculate the Rams could show interest in free agent RB Dalvin Cook. Adding Cook would obviously push Akers' stock down. If Cook is not added, then Akers could produce nicely as he's going off the board as a low-end RB2 at this time (in PPR formats). |
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Rams | Zach Evans a perfect fit? Mon May 8, 01:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Zach Evans has 'some special traits' and has a skillset that complements RB Cam Akers and the other running backs on the roster, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Evans flashed a ton of natural talent in college at Ole Miss. He reminds some in the scouting community of Melvin Gordon because of his ability to gash defenses with speed and finish runs with a bit of power. Evans can take advantage of rushing lanes in a gap system, plus he can hit the cutback lane with speed to outrun angles. The rookie is going to compete for a spot in the pecking order, likely battling with Kyren Williams for the primary backup job to Akers. |
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Rams | Hope to Build on Akers' Late Season Production Thu Feb 2, 05:22 PM
Jordan Rodrigue, from the Athletic, reports the Los Angeles Rams are hoping to build off the late-season production of RB Cam Akers.
| Footballguys view: With new OC Mike LaFleur, the Rams should implement more wide-zone concepts with Akers being the primary beneficiary. If healthy, Akers could be quite productive in that system which makes him an RB2 with upside consideration. |
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Rams | Cam Akers hits triple digits again Sun Jan 8, 08:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed 21 times for 104 yards in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks, his third consecutive 100-yard performance.
| Footballguys view: Akers has done a phenomenal job of turning things around this season. There were rumblings about him getting traded when he was away from the team, but nothing came to fruition. Instead, Akers was welcomed back with open arms and literally ran with his opportunity. He'll enter next season, the final year of his contract, as the lead back for the Rams. |
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Rams | Cam Akers totals 133 scrimmage yards Sun Jan 1, 09:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushes 19 times for a game-high 123 yards in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he added a 10-yard grab on his two targets.
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Rams | Cam Akers a big part of 2023 plans Mon Dec 26, 04:52 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers remains firmly in the team's 2023 plans, according to recent comments from head coach Sean McVay.'With what he's done continuing to build on that momentum, I think it'd be silly based on what a great job he's done to think of it anything differently than him being a big part of what you want to be able to do moving forward. ... There's totally a different trajectory in terms of what he's done and the way that he's handled himself and the way that he's playing like we know he's capable of, ' McVay said.
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Rams | Cam Akers explodes in Week 16 Sun Dec 25, 07:36 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers ran 23 times for 118 yards and scored three times Sunday, Dec. 25, vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 16. He added 29 yards after securing both of his targets.
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Rams | Cam Akers finishes with 100 scrimmage yards Mon Dec 19, 11:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed 12 times for a team-high 65 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, while adding three receptions for a team-high 35 yards on his three targets.
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Rams | Cam Akers scores on TNF Fri Dec 9, 12:34 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers carried the ball 12 times for 42 yards and a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Dec. 8. He added one reception (on one target) for one yard. Akers also lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Akers late touchdown bailed out anyone who tried Akers after he scored twice in Week 13. The Rams should be competitive against Green Bay and give Akers at least desperation play value as he appears to have moved firmly ahead of Kyren Williams in the backfield. |
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Rams | Cam Akers leads ground game Sun Dec 4, 09:29 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed 17 time for 60 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Rams | Cam Akers cleared to play Fri Dec 2, 06:09 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (illness) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 2, and carries no designation into Week 13.
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Rams | Rams' final Week 13 injury report Fri Dec 2, 05:51 PM
Los Angeles Rams DL Aaron Donald (ankle), LB Travin Howard (hip), LB Terrell Lewis (back), QB Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) and WR Lance McCutcheon (shoulder) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 2, and were ruled out for Week 13. Also, TE Tyler Higbee (rest) did not practice but was removed from the injury report, CB Troy Hill (groin) did not practice but is questionable, C Brian Allen (thumb) and LB Ernest Jones (back) were limited and are questionable, and OG Oday Aboushi (illness), RB Cam Akers (illness) and OT Ty Nsekhe (ankle) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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Rams | No practice for Cam Akers Thu Dec 1, 08:48 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
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Rams | Cam Akers misses practice Wed Nov 30, 08:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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Rams | Cam Akers totals eight rush attempts Sun Nov 27, 08:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed eight times for 37 yards in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Rams | Cam Akers has decent performance Sun Nov 20, 05:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed for 61 yards on 14 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 11.
| Footballguys view: Akers looked as good as he has all year and he appears to have moved ahead of Darrell Henderson, but the Rams offense is collapsing around him. He's only worth an add in deep leagues ahead of a matchup at Kansas City. |
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Rams | Cam Akers leads backfield in Week 10 Sun Nov 13, 09:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers rushed six times for a team-high 22 yards in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, while going without a reception on his lone target.
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Rams | Cam Akers mostly goes backwards Sun Nov 6, 10:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers was active in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rushing for just three yards on his five rushing attempts.
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Rams | Cam Akers active for Week 9 Sun Nov 6, 10:15 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers will be active for Week 9's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but the flow of the game will determine how much playing time he receives.
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Rams | LAR made substantial offer for Christian McCaffrey Sun Nov 6, 10:04 AM
The Los Angeles Rams reportedly offered second-, third- and fifth-round draft picks, along with RB Cam Akers, to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for RB Christian McCaffrey, before he was ultimately traded to the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple sources.
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Rams | Full practice for Cam Akers Fri Nov 4, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 4, and is not on the injury report for Week 9.
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Rams | Week 9 injury report for LA Rams Fri Nov 4, 04:16 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Jake Hummel (hip) did not practice Friday, Nov. 4, and has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. C Brian Allen (knee) and WR Van Jefferson (knee) were limited in practice Friday and are listed as questionable. RB Cam Akers (personal), DT Greg Gaines (illness), LB Ernest C. Jones (illness), WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and LB Terrell Lewis (rest) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson should play a larger role this week as long as he is active. There's a chance Akers could turn this into a four-headed backfield. Allen getting back on the field could help an ailing offensive line. |
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Rams | Cam Akers fully practices Thu Nov 3, 07:08 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Rams | Wednesday practice report for Rams Wed Nov 2, 08:15 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (non-injury), C Brian Allen (knee) and LB Terrell Lewis (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Rams | Rams hope Cam Akers will play again Wed Nov 2, 02:23 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers was not traded at the deadline despite being disgruntled, and the Rams, who turned down multiple offers for him, are working with Akers' agent in the hopes he will play for them again in 2022, per sources on Wednesday Nov. 2.
| Footballguys view: Translation; the Rams didn't get an offer they liked for Akers. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Akers has been away from the team for a few weeks since he has 'philosophical differences' with Rams' head coach Sean McVay. Now, as was expected if no deal was done, the team is trying to repair the relationship and get him back in the fold. In addition to a potential return for Akers, the Rams should get rookie RB Kyren Williams (ankle) off I.R. this week. |
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Rams | Week 8 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Oct 30, 03:03 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared CB Shaun Jolly, DT Bobby Brown III, TE Kendall Blanton, QB Bryce Perkins, WR Lance McCutcheon and RB Cam Akers inactive for Week 8.
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Rams | Cam Akers could rejoin team Sun Oct 30, 10:14 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers is expected to return to the club and play for them again this season if the team is unable to move him before the NFL trade deadline, according to multiple sources.
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Rams | Week 8 injury report for LA Rams Fri Oct 28, 04:56 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (personal) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. WR Brandon Powell (ankle) was limited for a second straight day on Friday, Oct. 28, and is listed as questionable. LB Terrell Lewis (personal) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. C Brian Allen (knee), CB Decobie Durant (hamstring) and Darrell Henderson (illness) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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