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McVay's Rams look tougher than many expected after 2-0 start

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams are not interested in taking any steps backward

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

With Cam Akers down, Darrell Henderson steps up at running back for Rams Rams rookie running back Cam Akers had to leave the game against the Eagles because of a rib injury, but Darrell Henderson came off the benc...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Not returning Sunday Akers (ribs) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Akers took the first three carries for the Rams before heading to the sidelines, accumulating 13 yards on the ground. With the rookie second-rounder unable to return, Malcolm Brown will have more opportunity for early down and short-yardage reps, while Darrell Henderson takes on more of the pass-catching burden out of the team's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Brown, Darrell Henderson Fantasy Outlook After Cam Akers Injury Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will miss the remainder of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a rib injury, accordin...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Cam Akers Ruled out by Rams After Suffering Rib Injury vs. Eagles Los Angeles Rams rookie Cam Akers suffered will not return to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a rib injury...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Cam Akers Injury Update Boosts Malcolm Brown Fantasy Outlook Los Angeles Rams rookie running back left his team's Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a ribs injury. He's been listed as que...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams lose Cam Akers to injury against Eagles Cam Akers started the year with big expectations, but a rib injury has knocked him out of the Rams game against the Eagles. The Rams want t...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Suffers rib injury Akers left Sunday's game at Philadelphia due to a rib injury, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Akers played 24 of the Rams' 73 offensive snaps Week 1 against the Cowboys, turning 14 carries into 39 yards and his sole target into a four-yard catch. The 2020 second-round pick opened his second career game with three rushes for 13 yards before heading to the sideline on the team's first possession. With Akers questionable to return, L.A.'s backfield has been whittled down to Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

From the Podium: McVay on final Eagles prep, Ramsey talks Eagles offense, Akers on first NFL start Key quotes and notes from Rams head coach Sean McVay, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and running back Cam Akers' Friday virtual media sessions.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

Goff, Wentz have lived up to expectations so far since draft

Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are an NFL rarity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Titans' Henry, Saints' Kamara among best bets to score

It’s Week 2 of the fantasy football season, and these are our top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Rams' new defense gets off to strong start in beating Dallas

The Los Angeles Rams saw some encouraging early returns from Sean McVay’s offseason decision to make systemic changes to what was already a pretty good defense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Held in check in debut Akers rushed 14 times for 39 yards and had a four-yard reception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Dallas. He played 24 of 73 offensive snaps.

Impact While the rookie started for the Rams, he never got it going against Dallas and quickly played second fiddle to veteran Malcolm Brown. Brown was the superior back Sunday and finished with 110 yards from scrimmage and scored both of Los Angeles' touchdowns. In fact, it's a bit discouraging that Akers struggled while Brown made it look relatively easy against a mediocre Cowboys' defense. However, don't forget, Brown also scored two touchdowns in Week 1 last year and then was hardly a fantasy factor thereafter. Looking ahead to a Week 2 matchup against Philadelphia, Akers should probably be viewed as a risky start in most settings -- especially since fellow running back Darrell Henderson will likely be more involved in the game plan after missing a lot of time during training camp and playing only five snaps Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers' Updated Fantasy Outlook After Rams' Week 1 Win Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown is on just 25 percent of fantasy football rosters in Yahoo leagues as of midnight ET Monday. Bac...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over Cowboys

The Los Angeles Rams opened SoFi Stadium with a 20-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Rams LB Terrell Lewis' knee problem less serious than feared

Linebacker Terrell Lewis will miss at least the first three weeks of his rookie season with the Rams due to a right knee problem that isn’t as serious as Los Angeles first feared

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver wire pickups key to roster building

Waiver wire pickups are a key to roster building going into the fantasy football season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

At bottom of depth chart Akers is listed as the No. 3 running back behind Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson (hamstring) on the Rams' first unofficial depth chart of the 2020 season.

Impact "Unofficial" is the key word here and should be taken with a grain of salt. As a five-year veteran and a player about to embark on his fourth season with coach Sean McVay, Brown had a clear path to the top job. Having said that, McVay himself told Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News on Monday that he intends to use a three-back rotation, with touches to be handed out based on how Week 1 prep goes and how Sunday's game versus the Cowboys proceeds. Akers may have the most promise of the trio, but he'll seemingly work behind Brown and perhaps Henderson right away, based on how the latter's hamstring injury holds up this week.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Part of three-man RB committee Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday he expects to use a three-man backfield "rotation" consisting of Akers, Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson (hamstring) in Los Angeles' Sept....

Impact The three-man committee is contingent on Henderson receiving clearance for Week 1, something McVay said he's "optimistic" will happen. Because Henderson missed extensive practice time with the injury, Akers and Brown appear to be the better bets to handle shares of snaps and touches in the season opener as the Rams transition to life after Todd Gurley. Running backs coach Thomas Brown previously said in August that he would like to see one player emerge as a "clear-cut guy who takes the majority of the reps," any battle for the lead role will extend into the regular season. Akers, a rookie second-round pick, possesses the physical qualities to eventually claim a three-down job. The Florida State product submitted a 4.47-second 40-yard dash time while checking in at 5-foot-10 and 227 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he proved effective as a receiver during his final year with the Seminoles, hauling in 30 of 42 targets for 225 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Updates: Questions about Sony Michel, James Robinson, Cam Akers, more impact drafts, Week 1 rankings Week 1 is here, and with it comes questions about Sony Michel, Damien Harris, James Robinson, Devine Ozigbo, Cam Akers, and AJ Dillon. We ha...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy football fallout post-NFL roster cuts: Adrian Peterson, Antonio Gibson, Cam Akers and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Examining the fantasy football fallout from the final round of NFL roster cuts, with notes on Adrian Peterson, Antonio Gibson, Cam Akers and...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • PFF.COM

Potential time-share Akers and Malcolm Brown have been taking first-team running back reps for the Rams of late, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Impact As the regular season approaches, the Rams backfield situation remains fluid and has the air of a time-share to start the campaign. Aside from Akers and Brown, Darrell Henderson also figures to factor in once he bounces back from a hamstring issue. In his latest roster projection, Eric D. Williams of Sports Illustrated marks Brown as the team's starter, but when it comes Week 1 that could simply infer that Brown -- who has been with the franchise since 2015 -- might take the first snap out of the team's backfield, with Akers (and possibly Henderson) rotating in until a hot hand emerges. Akers -- a 2020 second-rounder -- still carries the most fantasy upside of the three, but he won't be handed anything following an unusual offseason, especially with a more experienced player like Brown also in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: The moment it all sunk in for Cam Akers Former Seminole running back Cam Akers took a minute to appreciate where he is in life.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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