DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
CAM AKERS #27 - RUNNING BACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
256 YDS •
69 ATT •
1 TD
256 YDS
69 ATT
1 TD
Best Fantasy Week 14 Waiver Pickups: DeeJay Dallas, Cam Akers, Zonovan Knight take over backfields Zonovan Knight continued to shine for the Jets, DeeJay Dallas took over for the Seahawks, and Cam Akers re-emerged for the Rams. All will be...
Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23
DK Metcalf caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith with 36 seconds to play and the Seattle Seahawks overcame an inspired performance by Bobby Wagner for a 27-23 victory ove...DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GAME PHOTOS: Los Angels Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 13 at SoFi Stadium | running back Cam Akers' touchdown, linebacker Bobby Wagner's sack & more The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium in Week 13 of the 2022 season. Take a look at photos of running back Cam A...
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Highlights: Rams RB Cam Akers speeds around the edge for 13-yard gain against the Seahawks Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers speeds around the edge for a 13-yard gain against the Seattle Seahawks.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Watch: Cam Akers caps off Rams' impressive 77-yard drive with opening TD The Rams got off to a fantastic start against the Seahawks, marching down the field and scoring a touchdown on the opening drive
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Overcomes illness Akers (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Seattle, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Akers was a full practice participant Friday after missing the previous two days. He and Kyren Williams figure to continue splitting work in the backfield, though it's possible the rookie's share continues to grow with the Rams out of the playoff hunt and perhaps not viewing Akers as part of their future beyond 2022. For now, he should get some carries, but within the context of an injury-riddled offense full of backup linemen and now led by backup quarterback John Wolford.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not practicing Akers (illness) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Akers has yet to mix into drills during Week 13 prep as he contends with an illness. His status at Friday's session thus will be something to watch for, as another DNP could put him in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Seahawks. If he's able to suit up this weekend, Akers likely would be the Rams' No. 2 running back after he handled a 30 percent share of snaps to Kyren Williams' 70 percent this past Sunday at Kansas City.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes down with illness Akers was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact In the wake of the Rams waiving Darrell Henderson last week, Akers ended up playing second fiddle to rookie Kyren Williams out of the team's backfield during this past Sunday's loss at Kansas City. While Akers' snap share (30 percent) paled in comparison to Williams' (70 percent), the former had more rushing yards (37 to 35) while the latter notched more touches (14 to 8) and yards from scrimmage (60 to 37). Akers is beginning Week 13 prep with an absence from his practice, so his status will be one to monitor in advance of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Little volume in loss Akers carried the ball eight times for 37 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to Kansas City.
Impact While he led the Rams' running backs in rushing yards, quarterback Bryce Perkins out-gained Akers on the ground, and rookie Kyren Williams wound up with more scrimmage yards. With the Los Angeles offense in complete disarray, neither RB figures to have much fantasy appeal in Week 13 against the Seahawks -- even against a defense that just coughed up over 300 combined yards to Josh Jacobs.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Highlights: Rams RB Cam Akers throws stiff arm on 15-yard pickup vs. Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers throws a stiff arm on a 15-yard pickup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
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Likely taking over as lead back Akers appears set to take over as the top option in the Los Angeles backfield after the team waived Darrell Henderson on Tuesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Impact The shocking release of Henderson, who was the Rams' leading rusher with a paltry 283 yards, leaves Akers and rookie Kyren Williams as the only two running backs on the 53-man roster. Ronnie Rivers will likely be summoned from the practice squad to provide another body at the position for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, but look for both Akers and Williams to outpace him in work. Akers has averaged a miserable 3.1 yards per carry this season, but he's at least coming off a solid showing in the Rams' 27-20 loss to the Saints in Week 11, when he gained 61 yards on 14 attempts. With Henderson set to be a free agent at season's end, the Rams have chosen to see what they have in the two backs that will still be on the roster next season, with Williams now likely serving as a third-down specialist while Akers takes hold of lead-back duties. The Rams' new-look running back room faces a tough task in Week 12, taking on a Chiefs squad that has allowed just 100.6 rushing yards per game this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Week 12 Fantasy Busts: Justin Fields, Cam Akers, Christian Watson among risky 'starts' in bad matchups Justin Fields and Christian Watson have been producing like superstars lately, but they're both on our Week 12 fantasy busts list. Get help...
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cam Akers, Demarcus Robinson and more Week 12 start suggestions to fit your post-Thanksgiving needs Renee Miller offers start suggestions for the weekend ahead to cover all scenarios that managers may find themselves in post-Thanksgiving.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Struggling Rams waive veteran RB Henderson, LB Hollins
The Los Angeles Rams have waived veteran running back Darrell Henderson and linebacker Justin HollinsNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB advice for Week 12 pickups, free agents RBs Latavius Murray, Samaje Perine, and Cam Akers will be high on waiver lists, but WRs like Demarcus Robinson and Treylon Burks will also b...
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rams' 4-game skid, Stafford's injury make for bleak outlook
The Los Angeles Rams’ dismal season just keeps getting worse, and Matthew Stafford’s latest injury suggests it’s unlikely to get much betterNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Akers Strong Showing Overshadowed By Rams Loss to Saints Despite a controversial start to the 2022 season, Rams running back Cam Akers has once again begun to demonstrate his prowess as the team’s...
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
From the Podium: Sean McVay, Bryce Perkins, Cam Akers, Tutu Atwell and Bobby Wagner react to 27-20 loss to Saints in New Orleans Key quotes and notes from Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Bryce Perkins, running back Cam Akers, wide receiver Tutu Atwell and lineb...
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Best Fantasy Week 12 Waiver Pickups: Samaje Perine, Latavius Murray, Cam Akers take over backfields Samaje Perine, Latavius Murray, and Cam Akers all led the way in their respective backfields, and all will be among the top Week 12 fantasy...
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Productive with lead-back role Akers rushed 14 times for 61 yards in the Rams' 27-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Impact Akers enjoyed the rare opportunity of breaking away from the Rams' typically confounding running back committee and made good use of the opportunity by tying his season high in rushing yardage. The third-year back has shown more efficiency than usual over the last two games with a combined 20-83 line on the ground in that span, and Sunday's performance may have earned him another chance at the top role in a Week 12 road matchup against the Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams vs. Saints postgame locker room interviews: Tutu Atwell, Bobby Wagner, Cam Akers & more Watch postgame locker room interviews from Los Angeles Rams players: linebacker Bobby Wagner, running backs Kyren Williams and Cam Akers, co...
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Highlights: Rams RB Cam Akers converts on fourth down with a 13-yard run against the Saints Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers breaks a tackle and converts on fourth down with a 13-yard run against the New Orleans Saints.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
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Stuck in committee Akers carried the ball six times for 22 yards and failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact The 22 yards actually wound up leading the Rams, as the team's backfield featured a three-way split of the workload between Akers, Darrell Henderson (seven touches) and Kyren Williams (four touches). Working in a sputtering offense behind an injury-ravaged offensive line, it will be almost impossible for any of the backs in this committee to make a fantasy impact in Week 11 against the Saints.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
