Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Lions
Published 8:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Running back Cam Akers faces a matchup versus the third-ranked run defense in the league (97 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, when his Minnesota Vikings play the Detroit Lions, Sunday at 8:20 PM ET.
With his upcoming tilt versus the Lions this week, should Akers be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.
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Cam Akers Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
- Projected Fantasy Points: 3.3
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
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Cam Akers Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | @Bears | 2.5 | 7 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Vikings | 9.9 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Week 4 | @Jaguars | 5.3 | 13 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Bills | 12.7 | 9 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Patriots | -0.1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Colts | 7.3 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Jaguars | 5.7 | 13 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Titans | 11.6 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Week 12 | @Bears | 3.5 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Cardinals | 2.2 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Falcons | 3.7 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Bears | 8.4 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Seahawks | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Packers | 11.3 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
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Cam Akers Fantasy Stats
- Akers is 48th at his position, and 202nd overall in the league, with 72.3 fantasy points (4.8 per game).
- In his past three games, Akers has rushed for 45 yards on 17 carries, with one touchdown. He has accumulated 18 fantasy points (six per game).
- In his past five games, Akers has picked up 23.9 fantasy points (4.8 per game). He has rushed for 104 yards on 26 carries, with one touchdown.
- In his best game of the season — Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills — Cam Akers finished with 10.7 fantasy points. His stat line: 9 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD.
- Akers accumulated -0.1 fantasy points — 2 carries, -1 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 6 against the New England Patriots.
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