Cam Akers Fantasy

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers rushed 17 times for 55 yards in Monday night's 34-11 Wild-Card round win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also caught one of two targets for 40 yards. He came off the bench but out carried starter Sony Michel 17-to-13. The 22-year-old averaged 3.2 yards per carry but looked impressive in his second game back. The 22-year-old is less than six months removed from a torn Achilles. Akers will split carries with Michel but should have a vital role in Sunday's NFC Divisional-Round matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jan. 18th • 8:37 AM

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (Achilles) is expected to make his season debut on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources, but he is expected to have a limited role in Week 18 after tearing his Achilles in July. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks, Akers should have an increased role in the playoffs. "He looks fantastic," said one Rams official this weekend. The 22-year-old could be a real X factor in the postseason if his role grows alongside Sony Michel, who has been excellent as LA's lead back ever since Darrell Henderson Jr. landed on Injured Reserve late in the season. Obviously, Akers can't be trusted in fantasy lineups in Week 18, but he could be a DFS sleeper in the playoffs at what will likely be a very affordable cost.

Jan. 9th • 11:08 AM

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Cam Akers (Achilles) was "full speed, flying around" at practice on Wednesday and is looking forward to seeing Akers make his season debut in Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers. Akers has made a very quick recovery after tearing his Achilles this summer, but how much he'll actually will play this weekend will be determined during the week. Keep an eye on the 22-year-old's practice levels the next two days. Darrell Henderson Jr. will miss another game, while Sony Michel has averaged 23.4 touches per game in the last five contests as the team's lead back. Michel figures to see the most work in LA's backfield and will have RB1 upside as the Rams look to close out the year with the NFC West title.

Jan. 5th • 7:08 PM