Cam Akers

25-Year-Old Running BackRB

Houston Texans

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

Akers' ill-fated career hit another setback in 2024. After finally wearing out his welcome for good with the Rams, he got traded to the Vikings after just one game and seems set up for success in a backfield that was looking to replace Dalvin Cook. Akers never really got on track for Minnesota though, averaging 3.6 yards per carry before tearing his left Achilles tendon in Week 9. He previously tore his right Achilles tendon in 2021. Now a free agent, he'll have to prove he's healthy before he gets a look from another team. Read Past Outlooks

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#415

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Running Back

Bye Week 14

Height 5'10"

Weight 217

DOB 6/22/1999

College Florida State

Drafted 2nd Rd 2020 #52 Overall

Loses key fumble with Mixon hurt

RBHouston Texans

September 15, 2024

Akers rushed seven times for 32 yards, caught his lone target for three yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

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Akers got some extra opportunities as Joe Mixon spent part of the second half in the locker room due to an ankle injury and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) didn't dress. The former Rams and Vikings running back didn't make a good first impression in his Texans debut, as Akers fumbled on Chicago's 4-yard line when Houston was on the verge of putting the game away in the fourth quarter. Mixon and Pierce are likely to work ahead of Akers on early downs when healthy, while Dare Ogunbowale has a role in passing situations, but Akers could be thrust into a larger role in Week 3 against the Vikings if neither Mixon nor Pierce are able to play.

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How do Cam Akers' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

14.3%

Positive Run %

71.4%

% Yds After Contact

43.8%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.0

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

8.0

% Snaps w/Touch

61.5%

Air Yards Per Game

2.0

Air Yards Per Snap

0.15

% Team Air Yards

0.4%

% Team Targets

1.5%

Avg Depth of Target

2.0 Yds

Catch Rate

100.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

1.0

% Targeted On Route

16.7%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.50

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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J.Joe Mixon

D.Dare Ogunbowale

C.Cam Akers

D.Dameon Pierce

#% of Team Snaps

8361%

3223%

139%

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Overall QB Rating Against

55.5

Cornerbacks

86.5

Safeties

34.1

Linebackers

29.2

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Cam Akers' measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 10"

Weight

217 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.47 sec

Vertical Jump

35.5 in

Broad Jump

122 in

Bench Press

20 reps

Hand Length

9.00 in

Arm Length

30.63 in

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Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 3 Waivers Preview

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RW's Jerry Donabedian assesses the fallout from various backfield injuries and role changes in Week 2, highlighting Carson Steele, Cam Akers, Chuba Hubbard and others as potential fantasy beneficiaries.

Box Score Breakdown: Week 2 Snaps, Personnel and Usage

2 days ago

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Sunday Night Football DFS Breakdown: Bears at Texans

3 days ago

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Gameday Injuries: Week 2

3 days ago

Juan Carlos Blanco dives into the latest as of Sunday morning on a star-packed Week 2 injury report.

Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report + Week 2 Waivers Preview

8 days ago

All eyes on Kenneth Walker, who dominated Seattle's backfield snaps and touches before exiting with an abdomen injury. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the scoop on workhorses and timeshares ahead of Week 2 waivers.

Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Akers is talented enough to suffice as a lead runner, and at times he has been exactly that. The Rams intended to make a starter out of him when they took him in the second round of the 2020 draft, and the team appeared committed to him when he rushed back from a summer Achilles tear in 2021 to suit up for the playoffs. It was bizarre to see that change at the beginning of 2022, when the Rams started Darrell Henderson the first five weeks. This understandably upset Akers, who demanded a trade and even looked like he might be released while sitting out the next three games. The Rams continued to waste time with Henderson and even the likes of Malcolm Brown, Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers even after Akers returned to the team Week 9, but Sean McVay finally came to his senses and went back to Akers as the main back from Week 13 onward. To the coach's credit, the Rams fed Akers well those final six weeks, a span in which he ran for 549 yards (5.3 YPC) and six touchdowns. The 24-year-old should be the lead runner again in 2023 after the Rams settled for sixth-round pick Zach Evans as their offseason addition, but potential complications include the history of conflict with McVay and the quality of players surrounding him after a rough offseason for the Rams.

A torn Achilles tendon suffered while working out last summer appeared as though it would cost Akers the entire year, but he made a semi-miraculous return by the final week of the regular season and mostly handled the lead role in the Rams backfield during the postseason. Prior to the injury, Akers had been a top breakout candidate, after closing out his rookie year with 221 rushing yards and two TDs in two playoff games. There was no sign of that form when the 2020 second-round pick returned from his Achilles tear for last season's playoffs, as he averaged 2.6 yards on 67 carries without a single run of more than 15 yards. Further complicating the picture, Henderson used his extra opportunities last year to establish himself as a useful option in the Los Angeles offense when he was able to stay healthy alongside Sony Michel. While Michel is now out of the picture, Henderson lingers as a threat to poach both carries and targets, with fifth-round rookie Kyren Williams a dark horse to get involved if Akers really struggles to regain the form he displayed at the end of his own rookie year.

It took until Week 12 for Akers to seize the lead role in the Rams backfield last year. After doing little with 14 carries in Week 1, the rookie took a back seat to Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson the next couple months, never seeing more than 10 touches or 20 offensive snaps in a game. When Akers turned nine carries into 84 yards and a TD against the 49ers in late November, coach Sean McVay finally handed him the reins and the second-round pick never looked back. A powerful runner with a three-down skill set, Akers has 4.47 speed to turn a small crease into a big gain, and he showed it last season with runs of 61, 46, 35 and 25 yards. He finished with a modest 4.3 YPC despite the quartet of long gains, but any inconsistency seemed to be hammered out by season's end, as Akers ran for 221 yards and two TDs in two playoff games. As the 2021 campaign approached, Akers was headed toward a true featured role, but a torn Achilles' that he suffered in July derailed that outcome.

Akers was essentially a one-man show in a moribund Florida State offense during his college career, but that experience may have prepared him well for a three-down role in the pros. A strong, compact runner at 5-10, 217, with the power to be an asset in short-yardage situations, Akers ran a 4.47 40 at the combine, showing he can be more than just a grinder. His good vision makes him dangerous in the open field, though he seems to prefer running through tacklers rather than slipping by them. Akers is also a capable receiver, catching 30 of 42 targets for 225 yards and four scores last season. With Todd Gurley off to Atlanta, Akers has an opportunity to make an immediate impact. A backfield committee wouldn't be surprising, though, with holdovers Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown also looking for touches. But of the trio, Akers' skill set makes him the most likely to secure a true lead role.

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Active versus Chicago

RBHouston Texans

September 15, 2024

Akers is active for Sunday night's game against the Bears.

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Not suiting up

RBHouston Texans

Coach's Decision

September 8, 2024

Akers (coach's decision) is inactive Week 1 against the Colts.

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Leading rusher Saturday

RBHouston Texans

August 24, 2024

Akers took seven carries for 53 yards and caught three of four targets for 19 yards in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.

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Forty-one yards from scrimmage

RBHouston Texans

August 10, 2024

Akers carried six times for 17 yards and caught all three targets for 24 yards in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers. He also returned one kickoff for 23 yards.

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Looks effective in HOF Game

RBHouston Texans

August 1, 2024

Akers rushed five times for 13 yards and brought in both targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 21-17 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday.

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Pushing for Week 1 carries

RBHouston Texans

August 27, 2024

Akers has the chance to earn carries behind Joe Mixon in Week 1, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.

ANALYSIS
Akers secured a spot on the Week 1 roster Tuesday, perhaps an unexpected outcome given that he only signed with Houston in early August. The veteran back lacks special teams utility, so Akers' presence on the roster could mean he'll have a meaningful role in the offense behind Mixon.

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