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@MIA: #25 vs opposing RB - 27.23 FPA
Bye Week9Rank90% Rostered32.4% Change0.1WK 7 Pts0.00WK 8 Proj. Pts2.80
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1DAL
Win, 20-17
---39-14-----5.30
2@PHI
Win, 37-19
---13--------1.30
3@BUF
Loss, 32-35
------------0.00
4NYG
Win, 17-9
------------0.00
5@WAS
Win, 30-10
---61--------6.10
6@SF
Loss, 16-24
------------0.00
7CHI
Win, 24-10
------------0.00
8@MIA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
9Bye  ------------0.00
10SEA
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
11@TB
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
12SF
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
13@ARI
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
14NE
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
15NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
16@SEA
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
17ARI
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1DAL,
W 20-17
39-4--5.30
2@PHI,
W 37-19
13----1.30
3@BUF,
L 32-35
-----0.00
4NYG,
W 17-9
-----0.00
5@WAS,
W 30-10
61----6.10
6@SF,
L 16-24
-----0.00
7CHI,
W 24-10
-----0.00
8@MIA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
9Bye-----0.00
10SEA,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
11@TB,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
12SF,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
13@ARI,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
14NE,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16@SEA,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
17ARI,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 5:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Coachspeak proves false

    Akers played just a single snap during Sunday's 24-16 loss to San Francisco.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 49ers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice limitations Thursday

    Akers (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practice reps capped Wednesday

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Setting up for return to action

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To sit out Sunday

    The Rams ruled out Akers (ribs) for Sunday's game in Buffalo, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.

    Analysis: After failing to practice all week, Akers will miss the first game of his career due to separated rib cartilage. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, L.A.'s backfield will be led by some combination of Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson. Brown himself is playing through a broken left pinky finger, so the breakdown of reps between the two could be more of an even split than would be expected under normal circumstances.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Friday

    Akers (ribs) didn't practice Friday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Akers is trending toward a Week 3 absence, missing practice for a third straight day. Meanwhile, Malcolm Brown is expected to play with a broken left pinky finger, though it might limit his involvement in the offense, particularly as a receiving option. In any case, another update should be available when the Rams release their Friday injury report.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially doesn't practice Thursday

    Akers (ribs) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Akers was diagnosed with separated rib cartilage in the aftermath of this past Sunday's victory at Philadelphia. The fact he didn't play after taking the Rams' first three carries of the game should have been an indicator that the injury was serious, and coach Sean McVay confirmed as much Thursday when he said Akers "isn't coming along as quickly as anticipated," per Thiry. Elsewhere in the backfield, Malcolm Brown managed a full practice Thursday, despite a broken pinky finger, and Darrell…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not in line to practice Thursday

    Akers (ribs) isn't slated to practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Akers emerged from the Rams' Week 2 win at Philadelphia with separated rib cartilage, which is threatening to hold him out of the first two sessions of this week. Coach Sean McVay even told Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com on Thursday that Akers "isn't coming along as quickly as anticipated" in his recovery. Akers still has chances to step on the practice field before week's end, but if he's absent or limited Sunday in Buffalo, the Rams will turn to some combination of Malcolm Brown (finger) and…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't practice Wednesday

    Akers (ribs) will be held out of practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After Sunday's win against the Jets, the Rams revealed Akers separated some rib cartilage, which didn't allow him to get on the field after taking the Rams' first three carries of the game. He's considered day-to-day, while veteran Malcolm Brown also won't practice Wednesday due to a broken left pinky finger. At the moment, Darrell Henderson is the healthiest of the Rams' trio of running backs.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered day-to-day

    Akers separated some rib cartilage in Sunday's win over the Eagles and is considered day-to-day, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Akers exited Sunday's game after accumulating 13 yards on just three carries. Fortunately, it appears like he avoided a serious issue, and his status for the team's upcoming matchup with the Bills figures to become more clear as the week progresses. Fellow running back Malcolm Brown (finger), who also was forced out of Sunday's victory, is expected to be available.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not returning Sunday

    Akers (ribs) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Akers took the first three carries for the Rams before heading to the sidelines, accumulating 13 yards on the ground. With the rookie second-rounder unable to return, Malcolm Brown will have more opportunity for early down and short-yardage reps, while Darrell Henderson takes on more of the pass-catching burden out of the team's backfield.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers rib injury

    Akers left Sunday's game at Philadelphia due to a rib injury, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Akers played 24 of the Rams' 73 offensive snaps Week 1 against the Cowboys, turning 14 carries into 39 yards and his sole target into a four-yard catch. The 2020 second-round pick opened his second career game with three rushes for 13 yards before heading to the sideline on the team's first possession. With Akers questionable to return, L.A.'s backfield has been whittled down to Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check in debut

    Akers rushed 14 times for 39 yards and had a four-yard reception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Dallas. He played 24 of 73 offensive snaps.

    Analysis: While the rookie started for the Rams, he never got it going against Dallas and quickly played second fiddle to veteran Malcolm Brown. Brown was the superior back Sunday and finished with 110 yards from scrimmage and scored both of Los Angeles' touchdowns. In fact, it's a bit discouraging that Akers struggled while Brown made it look relatively easy against a mediocre Cowboys' defense. However, don't forget, Brown also scored two touchdowns in Week 1 last year and then was hardly a fantasy…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 5:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • At bottom of depth chart

    Akers is listed as the No. 3 running back behind Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson (hamstring) on the Rams' first unofficial depth chart of the 2020 season.

    Analysis: "Unofficial" is the key word here and should be taken with a grain of salt. As a five-year veteran and a player about to embark on his fourth season with coach Sean McVay, Brown had a clear path to the top job. Having said that, McVay himself told Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News on Monday that he intends to use a three-back rotation, with touches to be handed out based on how Week 1 prep goes and how Sunday's game versus the Cowboys proceeds. Akers may have the most promise of the…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of three-man RB committee

    Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday he expects to use a three-man backfield "rotation" consisting of Akers, Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson (hamstring) in Los Angeles' Sept. 13 season opener versus the Cowboys, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. "That's a three-back rotation that you feel really good about," McVay said. "Exactly how those carries will be distributed is something we'll determine really as the week progresses and as the game unfolds."

    Analysis: The three-man committee is contingent on Henderson receiving clearance for Week 1, something McVay said he's "optimistic" will happen. Because Henderson missed extensive practice time with the injury, Akers and Brown appear to be the better bets to handle shares of snaps and touches in the season opener as the Rams transition to life after Todd Gurley. Running backs coach Thomas Brown previously said in August that he would like to see one player emerge as a "clear-cut guy who takes the…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Potential time-share

    Akers and Malcolm Brown have been taking first-team running back reps for the Rams of late, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: As the regular season approaches, the Rams backfield situation remains fluid and has the air of a time-share to start the campaign. Aside from Akers and Brown, Darrell Henderson also figures to factor in once he bounces back from a hamstring issue. In his latest roster projection, Eric D. Williams of Sports Illustrated marks Brown as the team's starter, but when it comes Week 1 that could simply infer that Brown -- who has been with the franchise since 2015 -- might take the first snap out of…read more

    Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Fumbles in scrimmage

    Akers lost a fumble during Saturday's scrimmage, Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: At first glance, a rookie being stripped in what has to be considered an exhibition game in this unprecedented preseason is worrisome. However, it was All-Pro Aaron Donald who dislodged the ball, and Akers' early-season fantasy outlook might have even improved with sophomore Darrell Henderson sustaining a hamstring strain Saturday. Henderson is questionable for Week 1, and while veteran Malcolm Brown was the first running back on the field during the scrimmage, he doesn't offer the same…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could land in committee

    Coach Sean McVay mentioned Akers, Malcolm Brown, Darrell Henderson (ankle) and John Kelly as options to take carries in 2020, per The Helliepod podcast.

    Analysis: When asked about his backfield, McVay pointed to the division-rival 49ers as a possible blueprint, noting how Kyle Shanahan assembled a top-notch rushing attack without using any one player as a bellcow. Shanahan's approach is a stark contrast from what we've seen in Los Angeles, where Todd Gurley just ripped off four straight seasons with a snap share of 73.9 percent or higher in his active games. As a rookie second-round pick, Akers is the upside play for fantasy managers, but he'll first…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 21 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • New OC pumps tires

    Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell praised Akers' determination as a runner and ability to create yardage on his own, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. "You really saw the amount of personal grit and determination," O'Connell said of Akers' time at Florida State. "He was running against of loaded looks...you see the upside -- I think it was a great running back draft, there was a lot of depth there across the board -- but for us, and for me personally with Cam, just watching and thinking about where he could possible get to and maximized in our offense, it's really exciting."

    Analysis: Though O'Connell acknowledged Akers faces a longer learning curve because of the unconventional 2020 offseason, there aren't many other obstacles in the rookie's path to a significant workload out of the backfield. Malcolm Brown's 197 career carries are the most among current Rams running backs, and 2019 third-round selection Darrell Henderson's disappointing rookie season consisted of just 95 offensive snaps over 13 games.

    Published: Wed, May 27 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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