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4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 18
Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh D/ST correlate well in Week 18. Which other stacks should you prioritize?
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Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
How likely are players to help us out in championship matchups this week? Here's what the data has to say.
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football: Week 15
Allen Lazard has good odds for a touchdown on Monday Night Football. Which other player props should you consider?
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Monday Night (Rams at Packers), Presented by VISA
It hasn't been an MVP-caliber season for Aaron Rodgers, but he figures to a popular MVP selection in tonight's DFS contests. Which other players should we consider for our multiplier slot?
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Monday Night Football Betting: Should You Back Baker Mayfield and the Rams Versus the Packers?
What does our model think about tonight's game, and how can you take advantage of it in the betting market?
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Thursday Night Football Betting: Can Vegas Continue Their Comeback Trail as a Sizable Road Favorite?
The Raiders are traveling to L.A. to visit the banged-up Rams. Will they come out on top?
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Week 14
Cam Akers has an expanding offensive role and a good matchup tonight. Which player props should you consider tonight?
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14 Thursday Night (Raiders at Rams)
Josh Jacobs has been getting top-shelf volume in recent weeks, leading to juicy fantasy outputs. Is he the best MVP play for Thursday's slate?
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 14
James Cook's role increased in Week 13, making him an intriguing pickup. Who else is worth adding in season-long fantasy football?
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Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes
The running back landscape is shifting for a lot of teams. How should we view certain backfields? And who else can we start this week?
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Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?
A lot of Commanders are in the start-or-sit discussion. How should we handle them -- and all relevant players -- in Week 12?
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 12
Treylon Burks has enticing upside and could be a key fantasy contributor down the stretch. Who else is worth picking up?
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Week 11 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Has Justin Fields Turned the Chicago Bears Into Fantasy Gold?
Justin Fields is unstoppable right now. How has that impacted his pass-catchers? See how everyone rates out for Week 11.
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Week 6 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: What Should We Do With Najee Harris?
Najee Harris' role has been okay, but the results haven't been there. Now, he's facing the Buccaneers. Where does he rate out among running backs in Week 6? And how do the other positions shape up?
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Week 5 Expert Betting Picks and Predictions
How should you bet this weekend's NFL action? Here are the top picks from numberFire's staff.
Cam Akers Status
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Vikings' Cam Akers suffers torn Achilles
What it means:
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers ruptured his Achilles’ tendon in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons, per head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Akers is done for the season due to the second Achilles' tear of his career. He is scheduled for free agency and will only be 25 by the start of next season. Alexander Mattison is set up as the Vikings' clear lead back, with Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu competing for complementary touches.
Akers rushed 38 times for 138 yards and 1 touchdown in six games for the Vikings this season. He also caught 11 passes on 12 targets for 70 yards. Akers averaged 0.00 Rushing Net Expected Points per attempt for the Vikings and Mattison has averaged negative-0.15 Rushing NEP per attempt.
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Vikings' Cam Akers suffers Achilles injury in Week 9
What it means:
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced following the team's Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons that running back Cam Akers suffered an Achilles injury.
Akers suffered what appeared to be a lower leg injury in Week 9 and was quickly ruled out and taken to the locker room. O'Connell announced following the game that the former second-round pick suffered a second Achilles injury, meaning his season is likely over. He had been earning a growing workload with the Vikings in recent weeks, sharing the running back opportunities with Alexander Mattison.
Akers handled 8 carries and 3 receptions in the Week 9 victory before his injury, compiling 38 yards from scrimmage on those touches.