CAM AKERS NEWS

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 49ers

OCTOBER 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

Heading for heavier workload Akers (ribs), who carried nine times for 61 yards in the Rams' 30-10 win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday, is slated for more work in a Week 6 road matchup versus the 49...

Impact Coach Sean McVay confirmed as much in his postgame press conference after Akers was the Rams' most efficient runner based on a yards-per-carry basis Sunday. A 46-yard run accounted for a bulk of Akers' production, but the 2020 second-round pick nevertheless appears set for more opportunity, albeit in a tough matchup against San Francisco's stingy run defense.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for return Akers (ribs) was a full practice participant Friday and is set to play in Sunday's game against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Akers started the week as a limited participant before logging back-to-back full sessions Thursday and Friday. He's thus set to return from a two-game absence, though it isn't exactly clear what his workload will look like. Darrell Henderson took most of the carries the past two weeks, with Malcolm Brown getting the majority of targets and passing-down snaps. Akers was actually the Week 2 starter, taking three carries on the opening drive before a rib-cartilage injury knocked him out of the game and allowed for Henderson's emergence. Relying on any of the three backs in a Week 5 lineup requires a high tolerance for risk.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones needs a break, Cam Akers and Raheem Mostert cleared for takeoff, and more from the injury mailbag Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries breaks down all the significant NFL injuries that are impacting the fantasy football community right now.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rams D-lineman Fox continues to make most of his chances

Morgan Fox always seems to make the most out of an opportunity

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No practice limitations Thursday Akers (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Akers has now resumed practicing in full for the first time since he was forced out of the Rams' Week 2 contest against the Eagles, a development which appears to set the stage for him to return to the field at Washington on Sunday. Coach Sean McVay said Akers is "looking good" for Week 5, per Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News. The rookie second-round pick worked in a timeshare with Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson before being injured, so he'll likely resume operating in a crowded committee upon suiting back up Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practice reps capped Wednesday Akers (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As he gears up for a potential return to action Sunday at Washington, Akers had his practice reps capped, but he still has two more sessions this week to move up to full participation. If he gains clearance to play, he may serve in some sort of timeshare with Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson, who have received 21 and 30 touches, respectively, during Akers' two-game absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Setting up for return to action Coach Sean McVay expects Akers (ribs) to return Sunday at Washington, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Akers has missed the past two games due to separated rib cartilage sustained Week 2. He'll have a chance to show he's made progress in his recovery with an appearance at practice Wednesday. During Akers' absence, Malcolm Brown has played 13 more offensive snaps than Darrell Henderson, but the latter has out-touched the former, 30-21. It'll be interesting to see the breakdown of reps if Akers is able to gain clearance to play this weekend.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Whitworth: Rams' start to season "an entirely different 3-1"

The Rams are 3-1 after the first quarter of the NFL regular season for the second consecutive year, even after a win over the Giants that felt like a setback for Los Angeles’ previ...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday

Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams LB Leonard Floyd determined to improve on strong start

Linebacker Leonard Floyd is already making an impact on the Los Angeles Rams in his first three games with his new team

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play this week Akers (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic notes that Akers did some work on a side field with the training staff during Friday's practice, so he at least seems to be making a degree of progress. A return to practice with his teammates would be the next step, perhaps setting him up to play Week 5 against Washington. The Rams figure to use Darrell Henderson as their lead runner against the Giants on Sunday, with Malcolm Brown also in line to get some playing time. The backfield could get messy again once Akers is able to return from his rib cartilage injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers Injury Update Leave Him Doubtful for Week 4 One of the most highly-anticipated rookie players for fantasy football this season was Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers. Thought to b...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams defense determined to grow from last-minute letdown

The Rams were one snap away from a 3-0 start and another stellar defensive finish when a late-arriving flag in Buffalo changed the narrative

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely sitting out Week 4 Head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that he doesn't expect Akers (rib) to play in the Rams' Week 4 game against the Giants, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McVay continues to label Akers as "day-to-day," but there isn't much evidence to suggest the running back is zeroing in on a return to game action after separating some rib cartilage in the Rams' Week 2 win in Philadelphia. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, Akers remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, so unless the rookie is able to take a major step forward with his activity in Friday's session, he could be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. The Rams appear set to proceed with Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown as their main options in the backfield in Week 4.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice, deemed day-to-day Coach Sean McVay said that Akers (ribs) won't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Akers has yet to resume practicing since suffering separated rib cartilage Week 2, which paved the way for Darrell Henderson to lead Los Angeles' backfield against the Bills this past weekend and break out with 20 carries for 114 rushing yards, plus a score. McVay's day-to-day label for Akers hints at optimism that the rookie second-round pick could return soon, perhaps even as early as Sunday's game against the Giants. Even if Akers gains clearance for the weekend, he still may have to settle for complementary work behind Henderson and Malcolm Brown.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: James White, Raheem Mostert, Cam Akers, more affect Week 4 RB rankings Key RBs James White, Raheem Mostert, Cam Akers, Phillip Lindsay, and Zack Moss were out last week, and their potential returns would shake u...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brockers: Rams motivated when comeback fell short in Buffalo

The Los Angeles Rams all realized they did enough to lose in Buffalo long before a debatable pass interference call went against them in the last minute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow-starting Rams fall just short in 35-32 loss to Bills

The Los Angeles Rams proved they’re difficult to contain once Jared Goff and Aaron Donald find their groove

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurt Cam Akers out of running, so Rams' Malcolm Brown-Darrell Henderson duo is in Cam Akers will not play against Buffalo because of a rib injury, but Rams running back combo Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson are ready t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Rams CB Jalen Ramsey will be missing Bills fans this week

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is getting used to life on the road in the NFL without opposing fans there to scream and shout

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS