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Running Back, Minnesota Vikings
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Draft: 2020 Round 2 (20)
College: Florida State
Ht: 5’10” Wt: 217 DOB: 1999-06-22 Age: 24 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Season |
Team |
G |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
FPts/G |
| 2020 |
LAR |
13 |
145 |
625 |
4.3 |
2 |
14 |
11 |
123 |
11.2 |
1 |
92.8 |
7.1 |
| 2021 |
LAR |
1 |
5 |
3 |
0.6 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
3.3 |
0 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
| 2022 |
LAR |
15 |
188 |
786 |
4.2 |
7 |
18 |
13 |
117 |
9.0 |
0 |
132.3 |
8.8 |
| 2023 |
MIN |
7 |
60 |
167 |
2.8 |
2 |
12 |
11 |
70 |
6.4 |
0 |
35.7 |
5.1 |
| 2023 (Projected) |
MIN |
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232 |
975 |
4.2 |
7 |
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25 |
185 |
7.4 |
0 |
158.0 |
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A torn Achilles' kept Akers on the shelf for nearly all the regular season in 2021, but he returned to serve as the team's primary back during the Super Bowl run. Back at full health, the Rams expected Akers to serve in that role throughout 2022. Instead, he worked behind Darrell Henderson out of the gate and was publicly called out by McVay about a lack of urgency. The relationship between club and player deteriorated to the point that Akers was made a healthy inactive while the team looked to move him before the trade deadline.
The two sides ultimately reconciled, and the former Seminole put together some decent performances down the stretch, highlighted by three consecutive 100-plus-yard outings to close the year. It's like 2020 when the then-rookie took over as RB1 over the final month and into the postseason, fueling hype for a breakout that was derailed by the Achilles' injury.
Entering Year 4, it's still not clear what the Rams have in Akers. He has flashed game-changing ability, but he's been unable to sustain it. Despite playing in a typically pass-happy offense, he's never shown any aptitude as a pass catcher, managing just 27 receptions in 29 career games. Still, Akers has drawn praise during the offseason from McVay, who said the back will be a "central figure" on offense. He's a risk/reward RB3.
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 Vikings lose Cam Akers to Achilles injury
Second Achilles injury for Akers
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Nov 5, 4:49 pm
|  | Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell told reporters that RB Cam Akers suffered an Achilles injury today. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This would be the second Achilles injury for Akers. His previous injury came with Rams back in Week 1 of 2021. The Vikings have struggled to run the ball all season and the only other running back to get a carry in this game was Alexander Mattison who finished with a 16-44-0, 2-49-1 line. Ty Chandler could be the next man up but expect a free agent signing or practice squad call-up this week.
| Cam Akers on the move to Minnesota
Vikings and Rams swap late-round picks in 2026
By: Mike Krueger | Wed Sep 20, 6:30 pm
| | Trade! The #Rams are sending RB Cam Akers to the #Vikings, per sources. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and OC Wes Phillips were with Cam Akers in L.A., so he should be up to speed quickly and help Minnesota’s backfield. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Akers time with the Rams has finally come to an end. The sides had their differences last season and just two weeks into the 2023 season, the veteran running back is on the move. Alexander Mattison and Vikings have struggled to their running game going in the first two games so perhaps Akers can provide a spark. How much he cuts into Mattison's role remains to be seen.
| Cam Akers on the trading block?
Rams RB Inactive in Week 2
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Sep 18, 10:17 am
| | The #Rams have had trade talks centered around RB Cam Akers. The starter in Week 1 was inactive for Week 2 after a difficult week of practice. Kyren Williams is now the starter, and Akers’ spot is up in the air. Sean McVay: "I think there is going to be an opportunity to see what that looks like moving forward, but it’s not going to be a back-and-forth thing." (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is very vague but it's obvious there is an issue going on between Akers and the team. Whether of not it results and trade or Akers returning to the active list remains to be seen. Kyren Williams was the lead back for the Rams in Week 2 and got the bulk of the work, with Ronnie Rivers filling in as a backup. Williams represents an mid-range RB2 as long as he keeps this role.
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
at SEA |
W 30-13 |
22 |
29 |
1.3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
8.9 |
| 4 |
at CAR |
W 21-13 |
5 |
40 |
8.0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
11 |
5.5 |
0 |
5.1 |
| 5 |
KC |
L 20-27 |
5 |
15 |
3.0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1.5 |
0 |
1.8 |
| 6 |
at CHI |
W 19-13 |
1 |
8 |
8.0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
7.0 |
0 |
1.5 |
| 7 |
SF |
W 22-17 |
10 |
31 |
3.1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
30 |
15.0 |
0 |
6.1 |
| 8 |
at GB |
W 24-10 |
9 |
19 |
2.1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
8.5 |
| 9 |
at ATL |
W 31-28 |
8 |
25 |
3.1 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
13 |
4.3 |
0 |
3.8 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
BUF |
L 10-31 |
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0.0 |
| 2 |
ATL |
W 31-27 |
15 |
44 |
2.9 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
18 |
9.0 |
0 |
6.2 |
| 3 |
at ARI |
W 20-12 |
12 |
61 |
5.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
12.1 |
| 4 |
at SF |
L 9-24 |
8 |
13 |
1.6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
1.3 |
| 5 |
DAL |
L 10-22 |
13 |
33 |
2.5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
3.3 |
| 9 |
at TB |
L 13-16 |
5 |
3 |
0.6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0.3 |
| 10 |
ARI |
L 17-27 |
6 |
22 |
3.7 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
2.2 |
| 11 |
at NO |
L 20-27 |
14 |
61 |
4.4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
6.1 |
| 12 |
at KC |
L 10-26 |
8 |
37 |
4.6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
3.7 |
| 13 |
SEA |
L 23-27 |
17 |
60 |
3.5 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
18.0 |
| 14 |
LV |
W 17-16 |
12 |
42 |
3.5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1.0 |
0 |
10.3 |
| 15 |
at GB |
L 12-24 |
12 |
65 |
5.4 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
35 |
11.7 |
0 |
10.0 |
| 16 |
DEN |
W 51-14 |
23 |
118 |
5.1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
29 |
14.5 |
0 |
32.7 |
| 17 |
at LAC |
L 10-31 |
19 |
123 |
6.5 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
10.0 |
0 |
13.3 |
| 18 |
at SEA |
L 16-19 |
21 |
104 |
5.0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
24 |
8.0 |
0 |
12.8 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 18 |
SF |
L 24-27 |
5 |
3 |
0.6 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
3.3 |
0 |
1.3 |
| WC |
ARI |
W 34-11 |
17 |
55 |
3.2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
40 |
40.0 |
0 |
9.5 |
| DP |
at TB |
W 30-27 |
24 |
48 |
2.0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
20 |
6.7 |
0 |
6.8 |
| CC |
SF |
W 20-17 |
13 |
48 |
3.7 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2.0 |
0 |
5.0 |
| SB |
at CIN |
W 23-20 |
13 |
21 |
1.6 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
14 |
4.7 |
0 |
3.5 |
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WC = Wild-Card DP = Divisional Playoff CC = Conference Championship SB = Super Bowl
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