Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Vikings
Published 1:41 pm Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Cam Akers and the Houston Texans will face the Minnesota Vikings — whose run defense was ranked eighth in the NFL last season (98.7 yards allowed per game) — in Week 3, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Should Akers be someone that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Vikings? Prior to making that decision, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know.
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Cam Akers Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings
- Projected Fantasy Points: 0.69
- Game Day & Time: September 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
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Cam Akers Fantasy Points by Week (2023)
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Seahawks | 8.9 | 22 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Panthers | 5.1 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Chiefs | 1.8 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Bears | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @49ers | 6.1 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Packers | 8.5 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Falcons | 3.8 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
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Cam Akers Fantasy Stats (2023)
- In 2023, Akers had 35.7 fantasy points (5.1 per game) — 63rd at his position, 291st in the NFL.
- Akers accumulated 1.5 fantasy points in his only game this year. He had seven carries for 32 yards and zero touchdowns.
- In his best game of the season — Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks — Akers finished with 8.9 fantasy points. His stat line: 22 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD.
- In his second-best fantasy outing last season, Akers finished with 8.5 fantasy points (9 carries, 19 yards, 1 TD) in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.
- Akers picked up 1.5 fantasy points — 1 carry, 8 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears.
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