Cam Akers News

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.

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.