The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late
Robbie Gould kicked a 44-yard field goal to pull San Francisco into a 20-all tie with the Los Angeles Rams with 3:11 left in the fourth quarterNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAM AKERS #27 - RUNNING BACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
256 YDS •
69 ATT •
1 TD
256 YDS
69 ATT
1 TD
Cam Akers: "It was a blessing" to score first NFL touchdown Rams rookie running back Cam Akers had a milestone performance against the Buccaneers and looks to build off it the rest of the season.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • THERAMS.COM
Rams deserve spot among NFC's top contenders down stretch
The Los Angeles Rams must be considered one of the NFC's top Super Bowl contenders after their latest road win in Tampa BayNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 12 pickups, free agents Several RBs (Gus Edwards, Cam Akers), WRs (Michael Pittman Jr., Nelson Agholor, Russell Gage), and a QB (Derek Carr) are among the top Week...
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Scores in win over Bucs Akers rushed five times for 15 yards and caught a four-yard touchdown pass on his only target during Monday's 27-24 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact Considering the rookie only played 12 of 72 offensive snaps, he certainly made the most of his opportunities, including scoring his first career touchdown. Additionally, while it's clear the Rams are committed to incorporating all three of their running backs into the rushing attack, Akers has still flashed big-play potential over the past three games. Second-year player Darnell Henderson played 33 offensive snaps, and veteran Malcolm Brown played 27 while handling the majority of the third-down work, which left the rookie third in snaps by a significant margin. While it all adds up to an unfavorable fantasy situation for Akers, his increased involvement in the offense over the past few weeks has provided a glimpse at his long-term upside. It wouldn't be shocking if any buy-low windows close soon in dynasty/keeper settings.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 12: Gus Edwards, Cam Akers among top free agent pickups thanks to expanded roles Gus Edwards, Cam Akers, and Frank Gore all figure to be lead backs this week and will be among the top Week 12 fantasy waiver wire pickups....
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Goff throws for 376 yards, 3 TDs in Rams' 27-24 win vs Bucs
Jared Goff threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns, and Matt Gay kicked a 40-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining to give the Los Angeles Rams a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Bu...NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Akers' first career TD comes on catch out of the backfield Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers' first career TD comes on catch out of the backfield.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • NFL.COM
Leading rusher in win Akers carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Seahawks.
Impact The Rams deployed a true backfield committee in this one, as Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown saw eight touches each, but while Akers posted the most rushing yards, the other two backs scored three TDs between them. All three backs could struggle to post useful numbers if that workload split continues in Week 11 on the road against a very stingy Buccaneers run defense.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rams' defense gets its biggest test, special-teams woes and Cam Akers: Mailbag A'Shawn Robinson's debut should boost an already strong Rams defense.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
3 reasons why rookie RB Cam Akers will breakout after bye The LA Rams offense hasn't seen much of rookie RB Cam Akers so far, but here are three reasons why the rookie shows up big after the bye wee...
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • RAMBLINFAN.COM
Needs to improve off ball Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Akers needs to improve without the ball in his hands to earn more playing time, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Impact Akers has been buried on the Rams' running back depth chart behind Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown for most of the season. Though Henderson hurt his thigh in last week's loss to the Dolphins, the injury is believed to be minor, so Akers will likely continue to serve as the No. 3 option coming out of the team's bye against Seattle in Week 10. Struggles in pass protection often limits rookie running backs' playing time, and that appears to be the case with rookie second-round pick out of Florida State.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shows off big-play potential Akers rushed nine times for 35 yards and turned his only target into a 19-yard reception during Sunday's 28-17 loss to Miami.
Impact Akers broke a 10-yard gain on his first carry of the game and also looked dangerous while breaking three tackles on his lone reception. The rookie is ready for an expanded role, and while there's still a lot competition in the Los Angeles backfield, sophomore Darrell Henderson sustained a thigh injury Sunday. Even if Henderson is ready to go in Week 10, it would be surprising if Akers didn't begin to see more consistent opportunities following the Rams' Week 9 bye. There's no questioning his talent.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Akers ready to be a playmaker | 10 Things with Sarina Morales Each week, I interview a different Rams player to find out about their lives on the field as well as off it. This week, Cam Akers shares his...
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • THERAMS.COM
Rams Have Completely Removed Cam Akers From Offense In an attempt to replace Todd Gurley's void in the offense, the Los Angeles Rams spent a second-round draft pick on running back Cam Akers o...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Hardly plays against Bears Akers only played three offensive snaps and his lone carry was negated by a penalty during Monday's 24-10 win over Chicago.
Impact The rookie has now watched in consecutive games while fellow running backs Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown have handled the load for the Rams. Henderson rushed 15 times for 64 yards Monday, and Brown turned 10 carries into 57 yards and a score. Head coach Sean McVay discussed incorporating Akers into the offense more after the rookie piled up 63 yards on just nine carries in Week 5, but it hasn't come to fruition. It might not, either. Henderson and Brown are morphing into a difficult one-two punch to contain, and Los Angeles looks like an NFC contender.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Cam Akers was the Los Angeles Rams' top pick in the 2020 draft, seemingly destined to succeed Todd Gurley as th...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Rookie RB Cam Akers needs touches before the bye week The LA Rams have played veteran running backs too frequently. Rookie RB Akers needs touches before the bye week The LA Rams drafted rookie r...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • RAMBLINFAN.COM
Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands Cam Akers was the Los Angeles Rams’ top pick in the 2020 draft, seemingly destined to succeed Todd Gurley as the centerpiece of coach Sean M...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands
Cam Akers was the Los Angeles Rams’ top pick in the 2020 draftOCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams humbled by Niners; flaws exposed on both sides of ball
The Rams will need resilience after opening NFC West play by taking a thrashing from a rivalOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coachspeak proves false Akers played just a single snap during Sunday's 24-16 loss to San Francisco.
Impact After head coach Sean McVay suggested the rookie was in line for an increased workload, Akers played a single snap Sunday and didn't touch the football. It was a bit surprising, but Los Angeles only had possession for 8:37 in the first half, and No. 1 back Darrell Henderson rushed just six times. The Rams never had an opportunity to find the offensive rhythm to enable them to turn to Akers. Making matters worse, Henderson impressed again with 14 rushes for 88 yards, and veteran running back Malcolm Brown looks locked into a consistent role as a trusted pass protector. While Akers remains an intriguing long-term fantasy asset, he's also far from a reliable option at this stage of the campaign.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams
The offense is struggling, the defense has regressed and the injuries are mounting for the San Francisco 49ersOCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Akers makes most of return from rib injury Back at full strength, Rams running back Cam Akers showed familiar burst and explosiveness against Washington on Sunday.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • THERAMS.COM
Week 5 scouting review: The thrill of the Chases, Claypool and Edmonds, hope for Cam Akers and more Michael Salfino examines the noteworthy fantasy football performances in Week 5, headlined by a rookie receiver in Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
