Cam Akers Wild Card Preview vs. the Rams

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in the NFC Wild Card Round (Monday at 8:00 PM ET), up against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams were ranked 22nd in the regular season in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 130 per game.

Akers has accumulated 444 rushing yards on 104 carries (27.8 ypg), including two trips to the end zone. Akers has also grabbed 14 passes for 68 yards while scoring three receiving touchdowns.

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Akers vs. the Rams

• Akers vs the Rams (since 2021): No games
• Three opposing rushers have racked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Rams during the 2024 season.
• Los Angeles has allowed 10 opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Rams have allowed two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• The rush defense of the Rams is giving up 130 yards per game on the ground this year, which ranks 22nd in the league.
• Opponents of the Rams have put up 13 touchdowns on the ground (0.8 per game). The Rams' defense is 10th in the league in that category.

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Akers Rushing Insights

• Akers hit the over on his rushing yards total set by sportsbooks in seven of his 12 opportunities this season (58.3%).
• The Vikings pass on 54.5% of their plays and run on 45.5%. They are ninth in NFL play in points scored.
• Akers has rushed for a touchdown in two games this season, but did not score more than one in either game.

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