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When the Los Angeles Rams traded for Matthew Stafford in the offseason, it sent in motion a clear-cut plan to go out and try and win a Super Bowl now. A big part of those offensive plans was supposed to be running back Cam Akers. But, after going down with an achilles injury, Akers will […]

The Los Angeles Rams received some brutal news on Tuesday after running back Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles that will keep him out for the entirety of the 2021 season. It’s a huge blow to the Rams who had high expectations following a trade to bring in the experienced Matthew Stafford. Akers meanwhile took […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a brutal blow at the running back position. Second-year halfback Cam Akers, the Rams’ leading rusher last season, tore his Achilles while training. Akers will miss the entire 2021 campaign. As a rookie, Akers began the year in a running-back-by-committee backfield. He shared carries primarily with Darrell Henderson and Malcolm […]

The Los Angeles Rams were hit with some crushing news on Tuesday morning as it was announced that running back Cam Akers ruptured his Achilles, in turn ending his 2021 season before it could even begin. The Rams leading rusher from last season is set for a long recovery, and now Sean McVay’s team is […]

The expectations for the Los Angeles Rams are sky high entering this season after making the divisional round of the playoffs last year and adding Matthew Stafford in the offseason. Now, those title dreams have taken a hit. Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Rams’ top running back Cam Akers suffered a torn achilles […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a return to the playoffs this past year and are primed to get back once again in 2021. In the offseason, the team improved the roster even more, making it a tougher task to take them out. In the offseason, the Rams traded for star quarterback Matthew Stafford, who could […]

Sean McVay is getting creative with his play-calling. Late in the third quarter of the NFC Divisional Round showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, McVay capped off an impressive touchdown drive with some nifty trickery involving Cam Akers. Facing 1st and goal from the 8-yard line with 1:47 […]

The Los Angeles Rams will have their hands full with the star-studded Green Pay Packers squad. The Rams limped to the finish line to finish their year with Jared Goff injured and rookie running back Cam Akers put the offense on his back. As far as the Packers are concerned, Aaron Rodgers is one of […]

The Los Angeles Rams are going to be without some of their marquee players against the Arizona Cardinals, but they’ll get another one back on Sunday. Ahead of their crucial showdown with the Cardinals, Cam Akers has been ruled in, per the team. While the Rams need a win against the Cardinals or a win […]

The Los Angeles Rams are heading into their final game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals with a depleted lineup. Running back Darrell Henderson recently suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team’s Week 16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks which makes him highly unlikely to suit up in Week 17, per NFL Network‘s Ian […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be without rookie running back Cam Akers in their Week 16 clash against division rivals Seattle Seahawks, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN: Rams RB Cam Akers has a high ankle sprain, Sean McVay says, which will cause him to miss this next game, at least. — Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) […]

The Los Angeles Rams leaned on the breakout performance of rookie running back Cam Akers to snag a lopsided victory against the New England Patriots in Week 14 proceedings. After the game, the former Florida State standout deflected credit to his teammates, specifically the Rams’ offensive line, who gave him the gaps that allowed him […]

The Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay threw the New England Patriots for a loop on Thursday night. Enter Cam Akers. McVay abandoned his usual pass-heavy schemes in favor of a bruising rushing attack led by Cam Akers. The second-round pick had seen inconsistent usage for most of the year as part of […]

Another week, another need to help upgrade your fantasy football roster before the postseason begins. For most teams, your playoff slate begins in Week 14, with others starting up one week later in Week 15. Regardless of when you have to put up or shut up, the waiver period between Week 13 and Week 14 […]

After surging ahead in the NFC West race with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Rams find themselves playing catchup to the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a 23-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 to fall to 7-4 this season. The Seahawks, meanwhile, took care of business against […]

After what was an absolutely crazy week in the NFL, both due to scheduling changes and the sheer results that happened (looking at you KC/TB, ATL/LV, and others), you need to bring some semblance of consistency to your fantasy football lineups for Week 13 and beyond. Well, you came to the right place. Take a […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers scored his first career touchdown on Monday night, allowing the Rams to take the lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the midpoint of the third quarter. Here’s a look at what appears to be the first of many touchdowns for Akers (via NFL on Twitter): .@RamsNFL […]

Across the first five years of his career, Todd Gurley made many fans of the St. Louis and Los Angeles Rams very happy. He was one of the best (maybe the best) running backs of that time. But as is common with running backs, his health and durability began to decline, leading to his eventual […]

The Los Angeles Rams will host the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon, looking to earn a much needed win and a first-place tie in the competitive NFC West. Coming out of their bye week, L.A. will be looking to jumpstart what has been an inconsistent offense through the first half of the NFL season, and recover […]

The Los Angeles Rams will seek to close out the first half of their 2020 season with a second straight win as they face the Miami Dolphins. Lining up against a rookie quarterback making his NFL debut in Tua Tagovailoa, Los Angeles is likely looking to capitalize against a team more concerned with its future, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are on a roll this year. Through five weeks they are boasting a fantastic 4-1 record. However, now they face one of their tougher tasks in the San Francisco 49ers. It is true that their NFC West rivals are very banged up right now, which might help Los Angeles. That does […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers looks on track to return to the backfield. Rams head coach Sean McVay provided a positive update on Akers ahead of L.A.’s Week 5 matchup against the Washington Football Team. “Akers is looking good,” Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters on Thursday. “Unless he has a setback, he’ll […]

The Los Angeles Rams are taking a running back by committee approach to begin the season and their rookie rusher is going to be sidelined on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry, Cam Akers has been officially ruled out in Week 3 versus the Buffalo Bills. Sean McVay says RB Cam Akers is OUT Sunday […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has provided the first update on rookie running back Cam Akers, who went down with an injury on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles. One of many NFL players that suffered injuries in Week 2, Akers appears to have lucked out to some degree as it remains to […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will remain out for the rest of the game following a rib injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Akers was injured on the Rams opening drive of the game, leaving shortly afterwards. Rams RB Cam Akers (ribs) is out for the rest of the game. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]

Looking for fantasy football running back sleepers? Read on. The running back position doesn’t get nearly as much love as it once did, especially when it comes to paying NFL rushers these days. However, that doesn’t make this position any less vital to fantasy football owners, who want to find RB sleepers with their team’s […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers is part of a group that has a tall task ahead of them in 2020: replacing three-time Pro Bowler Todd Gurley. It won’t be Akers doing the job alone — Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown will also likely see significant carries — but in the virtual […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has a new offensive weapon at his disposal after the 2020 NFL Draft. The Rams notably selected former Florida State running back Cam Akers in the second round while McVay appears to already have some creative plans in place for the soon-to-be rookie rusher. “He was an unbelievable […]

Cam Akers was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the No. 52 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft to replace Todd Gurley. Even though he isn’t particularly happy with the Rams, Gurley explained why he wants to mentor Akers. Gurley made an appearance on Uninterrupted to speak about Los Angeles drafting Akers: “Just because […]

The Los Angeles Rams figured to select a running back at some point during the course of the 2020 NFL Draft. Los Angeles parted ways with former All-Pro back Todd Gurley in March, and–while Darrell Henderson’s abilities have prompted some excitement–were in desperate need of quality depth at the position. The Rams selected former Florida […]

Another NFL Combine has come and gone, and now attention turns to free agency and the Draft. Some prospects did not perform as well as they hoped, but here are 10 players who helped themselves over the past week. 10. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois Playing for an FCS school, Chinn was often the best […]

The running back position may be devalued in today’s NFL compared to decades past, but a good RB can still make a big impact on a team. There may not be a Saquon Barkley-level prospect in this year’s class, but there are still some solid players looking to make their mark in Indianapolis. Here are […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have a need at running back this offseason and if that turns out to be the case, the team should look at Florida State back Cam Akers in the fourth round. Austin Ekeler is a restricted free agent this offseason, but all signs point towards him being back with the […]