Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Lions
Published 8:42 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
In Week 18 (Sunday at 8:20 PM ET), running back Cam Akers and the Minnesota Vikings will play the Detroit Lions, who have the third-ranked run defense in the NFL (97 yards conceded per game).
When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Akers worth starting? For insights into his tilt against the Lions, we’ve got you covered.
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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).
- Akers has accumulated 18.0 fantasy points (6.0 per game) during his past three games. He has 17 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown.
- Looking at his past five games, Akers has averaged 4.8 fantasy points (23.9 total). He has rushed for 104 yards on 26 carries, with one touchdown.
- In Week 5 versus the Buffalo Bills, Cam Akers posted a season-high 10.7 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: 9 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD.
- Akers accumulated -0.1 fantasy points — 2 carries, -1 yards — in Week 6 versus the New England Patriots, which was his worst game of the season.
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