Pesce held a minus-3 rating and blocked one shot in 22:20 of ice time during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. Known for his defensive prowess and shutdown capability, Pesce had a tough game Wednesday. His minus-3 rating was worst on the team and a personal season-worst. It brings the former Hurricane's season rating to minus-6, on track to becoming his first season in the red since 2017.
Cam Akers
RB
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Previous game (@ LA 1/13)
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Latest Cam Akers news
2024 Postseason Rushing
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5
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7.8
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26
1
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2024 Season Rushing
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104
444
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Cam Akers Career Stats
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Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM502202541361724Career Stats - Receiving
RECTGTSYDSAVGTDLNGYAC52653887.543847Rushing
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Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM1184323.722672Career Stats - Receiving
RECTGTSYDSAVGTDLNGYAC111312711.504445Rushing
Receiving
Cam Akers
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ LA 1/13)
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CAR
39
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CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM1044448.3258211Receiving
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CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM5397.802610Receiving
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Cam Akers
Game Log
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PreseasonrushingreceivingDateOppResultCARYDSAVGTDLNGFDRECTGTSYDSAVGTDSLNGYAC8/24W 17-157537.6023334196.307278/17W 28-106294.80143-------8/9W 20-126172.805133248014248/1L 17-215132.60712218911420
Preseason Totals 241124.5023889617.811471 -
Regular SeasonrushingreceivingDateOppResultCARYDSAVGTDLNGFDRECTGTSYDSAVGTDSLNGYAC1/5L 9-3166510.805812242031612/29W 27-256183016123157.5191712/22W 27-24133030-------12/16W 30-1210242.41113-------12/8W 42-215377.40252-------12/1W 23-224225.50181-------11/24W 30-273196.30151116606711/17W 23-1310252.5012122115.518911/10W 12-713382.901131199091311/3W 21-136467.701332273.50710
Previously with HOU 10/13W 41-212-1-0.5010-------10/6W 23-209424.711522352.50649/29W 24-2013534.10151-------9/15W 19-137324.601321133031Regular Season Totals 954234.6258211315604.92977 -
PostseasonrushingDateOppResultCARYDSAVGTDLNGFD1/13L 9-275397.80261
Postseason Totals 5397.80261
Cam Akers Player Profile
Birthdate
6/22/1999 (25)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
5'10", 217 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk (LA)
Birthplace
Clinton, MS, USA
Position
RB
College
Florida State
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Houston Texans
2024-2024
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Cam Akers Latest News
Uncharacteristically poor game
Pesce held a minus-3 rating and blocked one shot in 22:20 of ice time during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. Known for his defensive prowess and shutdown capability, Pesce had a tough game Wednesday. His minus-3 rating was worst on the team and a personal season-worst. It brings the former Hurricane's season rating to minus-6, on track to becoming his first season in the red since 2017.
Productive in backup role
Akers had five carries for 39 yards in Minnesota's Wild Card-round loss to the Rams. He finished the season with 104 carries for 444 yards rushing, 14 receptions for 68 yards and five total touchdowns. Akers played the first five games of the season with Houston (amassing 147 yards rushing) and was traded to the Vikings where he initially was third string. He soon overtook Ty Chandler as the backup to Aaron Jones and had a productive second half of the season. Akers showed some big-play ability with 232 yards rushing , 48 yards receiving and three touchdowns in his last eight games. He becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season, but the Vikings would seem likely to want to bring him back considering they've traded for him in consecutive seasons.
Suiting up Monday
Akers (illness) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card game against the Rams. Akers wasn't able to practice Saturday due to an illness, which left him questionable for the Vikings' playoff opener. Despite the ailment, he'll be able to suit up Monday and serve as the primary backup to starting RB Aaron Jones, which has amounted to 6.2 touches for 29.1 yards from scrimmage per game and three total TDs in 12 appearances for Minnesota this season.
Trending toward playing
Akers, who is listed as questionable for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams with an illness, is expected to play, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. It appears as if there's a bug going around in the Vikings backfield as Ty Chandler didn't practice Friday due to an illness. In any case, Akers is likely going to reprise his role as the backup to Aaron Jones (quadriceps) in the playoff matchup Monday night. Expect official confirmation to occur ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Efficient in loss to Detroit
Akers rushed six times for 65 yards during Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions. He also secured both of his targets for four yards. Akers played his usual No. 2 backfield role behind Aaron Jones on the road at Detroit, a game in which he logged his first breakaway run of 40-plus yards on the season. Across 12 regular-season games with Minnesota, he has logged 64 carries for 297 yards (4.6 YPC) and one touchdown, while securing 10 of 11 targets for 52 yards and two scores. He also appeared in five games with the Texans. Akers will continue working as Jones' backup during Monday's wild-card matchup against the Rams.
Hits pay dirt in win
Akers rushed six times for 18 yards and caught two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers. Akers' touchdown was his third receiving score of the season and fifth total trip to the end zone this season. The veteran running back saw an increase in playing time Sunday, as teammate Aaron Jones (quad) was pulled out of the game out of caution and missed the entire fourth quarter. Akers may be thrown into a starting role in Week 18 if Jones is unable to suit up, but it appears Jones has a realistic chance to play in the season finale, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Next up for the Vikings is a matchup with the Lions to decide the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Just one carry in win
Akers had one carry for three yards in Sunday's win at Seattle. Akers played on just seven of the offense's 66 snaps as Minnesota stuck with Aaron Jones (54 snaps) more than usual with him playing well. Akers should get more touches the final two games to keep Jones fresh.
Scores TD in win
Akers had 10 carries for 24 yards, including a one-yard touchdown, in Monday's win over Chicago. Akers got significant work behind Aaron Jones, playing on 21 of the offense's 77 snaps. Jones had 18 carries and two receptions while playing 47 snaps. Akers should continue to get about a third of the snaps to keep Jones fresh.
Has 37 yards rushing in win
Akers had five carries for 37 yards in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Akers played on 19 of the offense's 60 snaps. Aaron Jones had 15 touches and played on 38 snaps. Jones shook off his recent fumble issues and got the bulk of the workload, but Akers remains a factor to give him rest.