Cam Akers fantasy football profile, news and stats

SEASON	GP	FPTS	RANK	RUATT	RUYD	RUTD	RUAVE	RECPT	REYD	RETD
2023	15	199	20th	248	1036	7	4.2	29	207	1
2022	15	141	33rd	188	786	7	4.2	13	117	0
3yr Ave	8	51	91st	75	314	1	4.19	7	66	0

Suiting up Monday

Published: 2025-01-13

Akers (illness) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card game against the Rams.

Akers wasn't able to practice Saturday due to an illness, which left him questionable for the Vikings' playoff opener. Despite the ailment, he'll be able to suit up Monday and serve as the primary backup to starting RB Aaron Jones, which has amounted to 6.2 touches for 29.1 yards from scrimmage per game and three total TDs in 12 appearances for Minnesota this season.

Weekly Stats 2022

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Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022

				Fantasy Points			Rushing Averages							Receiving Averages
LOCATION	STADIUM	GP	GS	GM	TOUCH	RANK	YD	TD	AVE	YAC%	10+	20+	50+	REC	YD	TD
Home	Outdoor	15	8	9.6	0.69	38th	50	0.5	3.9	47%	0.9	0.3	0.1	1.1	9	0.0
Away	Outdoor	11	6	6.5	0.66	83rd	43	0.0	4.7	60%	0.9	0.3	0.0	0.8	8	0.1
Away	Dome	1	0	6.1	0.44	74th	61	0.0	4.4	49%	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0
Away	Retractable Dome	2	0	13.3	0.78	26th	67	1.0	4.0	42%	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	11	0.0

Career Stats by Season: 2020 to 2022

					Fantasy Points		Rushing Stats									Receiving Stats
SEASON	AGE	TEAM	GP	GS	TOTAL	RANK	ATT	YD	TD	AVE	YAC%	10+	20+	50+	SHARE	REC	YD	TD
2020	21	LA	13	5	102	45th	145	625	2	4.3	49%	12	4	1	31%	11	123	1
2021	22	LA	1	0	4	148th	5	3	0	0.6	167%	0	0	0	1%	3	10	0
2022	23	LA	15	9	141	33rd	188	786	7	4.2	52%	17	3	0	46%	13	117	0

"YAC%" is percent of total yards gained after first contact. "Share" of team passing targets.

Trending toward playing

Published: 2025-01-11

Akers, who is listed as questionable for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams with an illness, is expected to play, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

It appears as if there's a bug going around in the Vikings backfield as Ty Chandler didn't practice Friday due to an illness. In any case, Akers is likely going to reprise his role as the backup to Aaron Jones (quadriceps) in the playoff matchup Monday night. Expect official confirmation to occur ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Efficient in loss to Detroit

Published: 2025-01-08

Akers rushed six times for 65 yards during Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions. He also secured both of his targets for four yards.

Akers played his usual No. 2 backfield role behind Aaron Jones on the road at Detroit, a game in which he logged his first breakaway run of 40-plus yards on the season. Across 12 regular-season games with Minnesota, he has logged 64 carries for 297 yards (4.6 YPC) and one touchdown, while securing 10 of 11 targets for 52 yards and two scores. He also appeared in five games with the Texans. Akers will continue working as Jones' backup during Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams.

Hits pay dirt in win

Published: 2025-01-01

Akers rushed six times for 18 yards and caught two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers.

Akers' touchdown was his third receiving score of the season and fifth total trip to the end zone this season. The veteran running back saw an increase in playing time Sunday, as teammate Aaron Jones (quad) was pulled out of the game out of caution and missed the entire fourth quarter. Akers may be thrown into a starting role in Week 18 if Jones is unable to suit up, but it appears Jones has a realistic chance to play in the season finale, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Next up for the Vikings is a matchup with the Lions to decide the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Just one carry in win

Published: 2024-12-24

Akers had one carry for three yards in Sunday's win at Seattle.

Akers played on just seven of the offense's 66 snaps as Minnesota stuck with Aaron Jones (54 snaps) more than usual with him playing well. Akers should get more touches the final two games to keep Jones fresh.

Scores TD in win

Published: 2024-12-17

Akers had 10 carries for 24 yards, including a one-yard touchdown, in Monday's win over Chicago.

Akers got significant work behind Aaron Jones, playing on 21 of the offense's 77 snaps. Jones had 18 carries and two receptions while playing 47 snaps. Akers should continue to get about a third of the snaps to give keep Jones fresh.

Has 37 yards rushing in win

Published: 2024-12-09

Akers had five carries for 37 yards in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Akers played on 19 of the offense's 60 snaps. Aaron Jones had 15 touches and played on 38 snaps. Jones shook off his recent fumble issues and got the bulk of the workload, but Akers remains a factor to give him rest.

Gets just four touches in win

Published: 2024-12-03

Akers had four carries for 22 yards in Sunday's win over Arizona.

Akers played on 16 of the offense's 53 snaps while Ty Chandler played on five snaps. Starting running back Aaron Jones played on 28 snaps but fumbled on twice on eight touches. Akers could split more of the workload if Jones' fumbles are viewed as due to fatigue.

Falls back to four touches Sunday

Published: 2024-11-24

Akers totaled three carries for 19 yards and one catch (on one target) for six yards during Sunday's 30-27 win at Chicago.

Akers has been a part of the Vikings offense in four consecutive contests, but his touch count Sunday was a fewest during that stretch after earning 14 in Week 10 at Jacksonville and 12 last Sunday in Tennessee. The elevated usage for Akers in the previous two games may have been spurred by the rib injury that Aaron Jones suffered in the first of those outings, but the latter racked up 25 touches for 129 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD in Week 12, indicating he's more or less back to his status as Minnesota's unquestioned top RB. As a result, Akers could be relegated to a distant No. 2 option behind Jones moving forward.

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