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Available Week 17 Akers (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Just two weeks removed from suffering a high-ankle sprain, Akers will be available as the Rams vie for slotting in the NFC playoff picture. With Darrell Henderson (ankle) on IR, the Rams may have been swayed by Akers practicing in a limited capacity Friday and not suffering an aggravation in the aftermath of the session. There's a chance Akers merely is available in case of an emergency, but if he serves beyond that capacity, he also could play second fiddle to a healthier Malcolm Brown out of L.A.'s backfield.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Akers Injury Update Boosts Week 17 Fantasy Outlook The Los Angeles Rams' backfield looks to be getting healthier as rookie running back Cam Akers is trending in the right direction and is lik...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Expected to try and play Sunday Akers (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is likely to try and play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After sitting out the Rams' Week 16 loss to the Seahawks with a high-ankle sprain, Akers sat out the team's first two Week 17 practices before he turned in a limited workout Friday. That was enough for Akers to garner the questionable tag heading into the weekend, and the rookie now appears to be gaining confidence that he'll be able to contribute in some capacity in the regular-season finale. Prior to getting hurt, Akers had been serving as the Rams' lead back, but he may only be in store for a limited role if active Week 17 since he'll be playing at less than 100 percent health. With Darrell Henderson (ankle) moving to injured reserve this week, Malcolm Brown now appears to be the top candidate to head the Los Angeles backfield Week 17.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury roundup: Rams' Cam Akers (ankle) a game-time decision vs. Cardinals Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is a game-time decision against the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • NFL.COM

Questionable for Week 17 Akers (ankle) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Akers suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 15 and didn't practice or play Week 16. He didn't seem likely to return for the regular-season finale, but the Rams are giving him a shot to suit up, after apparently being encouraged by what they saw Thursday during a workout and then Friday in a limited practice session. Fellow running back Darrell Henderson (ankle) is on injured reserve, so Malcolm Brown could be looking at a three-down role if Akers doesn't end up playing. The Rams are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, needing a win or a Bears loss to reach the playoffs. Quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) and receiver Cooper Kupp (reserve/COVID-19 list) both will miss the game, and left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) isn't expected to return from IR until the playoffs.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practice

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams injury report: Cam Akers, Leonard Floyd questionable vs. Cardinals Leonard Floyd had abdominal pain Friday and is questionable for the season finale.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LA Rams running backs may include Cam Akers this Sunday The LA Rams running backs Xavier Jones and Raymond Calais were all dressed and practicing. But don't rule out rookie Cam Akers just yet The...

JANUARY 1, 2021 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Rams staggering to finish with multiple late-season woes

Until the past three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams had kept their season on a fairly calm, straight path during the wildest year in NFL history

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets in workout Thursday Coach Sean McVay said Akers (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, but the Rams haven't ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after he fit in a workout, Jourdan Rodrigue...

Impact Akers hasn't been seen in the portion of practices open to the media this week, but he appears to be making some progress through the high-ankle sprain that sidelined him Week 16. McVay likely wants Akers to get back on the field in some capacity Friday, at which point the Rams could make a determination on his status for the regular-season finale. If he's unable to suit up this weekend, L.A. will roll with Malcolm Brown as its lead back with Darrell Henderson on injured reserve due to his own high-ankle sprain.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rush...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Akers, Jerry Jeudy and more fantasy football regression candidates for 2021 Michael Salfino looks at the players that could see the most dramatic swings in statistical production from 2020 to 2021 if luck normalizes.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs DNP on Wednesday Akers (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Coach Sean McVay relayed to Sarina Morales of the Rams' official site that Akers was "making great progress" with his high-ankle sprain, but he may have just meant the running back is doing well with the rehab process. Akers does have two more opportunities to get on the practice field this week, as does fellow running back Malcolm Brown (shoulder), who was limited on Wednesday's estimate. With Darrell Henderson on IR with a high-ankle sprain, the Rams seem to be leaning toward Brown as their starting running back Sunday against the Cardinals, even if Akers is able to gain clearance to play.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams injury report: Cam Akers making progress but uncertain for Sunday Cam Akers was held out of practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Progressing through ankle sprain Coach Sean McVay said Akers is "making great progress" through his high-ankle sprain, but the running back remains uncertain for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Sarina Mora...

Impact After Akers sustained his ankle injury Week 15 against the Jets, Darrell Henderson took on lead back duties this past Sunday versus the Seahawks and suffered the same exact injury. Henderson's sprain is more severe as the Rams already placed him on IR, but Akers seems to have a chance to play in a key Week 17 contest. Akers' ability to practice in some capacity Wednesday would be a positive first step toward that end.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams to play Cardinals without Jared Goff, Darrell Henderson, perhaps Cam Akers Goff is out, Henderson is headed to IR and Akers only has a possibility of playing.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cam Akers Week 17 Fantasy Outlook Boosted by Darrell Henderson Injury Update The Los Angeles Rams' backfield continues to be banged up as they had to place running back Darrell Henderson on the injured reserve (IR) du...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

McVay: Goff's thumb surgery successful, Henderson to IR, "possibility" for Akers to be back this week Rams head coach Sean McVay provides the latest on the statuses of quarterback Jared Goff, running backs Darrell Henderson Jr. and Cam Akers,...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

Jared Goff to miss Rams' season finale after thumb surgery

Jared Goff will miss the Los Angeles Rams’ season finale against the Arizona Cardinals after undergoing surgery on his right thumb

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darrell Henderson Jr. going on IR but 'there's a possibility' Cam Akers will play vs. Cardinals The Rams will be shorthanded on offense against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Could return Week 17 Akers (ankle) could potentially be available for the Rams' regular-season finale against the Cardinals, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.

Impact Akers missed Week 16 after suffering a high-ankle sprain but could be rushed back ahead of schedule due to several other key injuries and a playoff spot on the line. Jared Goff (thumb) and Darrell Henderson (ankle) already have been ruled out for the contest. John Wolford will get the start under center and Malcolm Brown will be the primary back available to the Rams if Akers is unable to get the green light. Akers' situation will need to be monitored as the week progresses.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling offense puts LA Rams on brink of missing playoffs

The Los Angeles Rams’ sputtering offense is the biggest culprit in their slide from the top of the NFC West to the brink of missing the playoffs

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS