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Rams RB Akers returns to practice as full participant
Los Angeles Rams running back CAM AKERS practiced for the first time since October 12th, returning as a full participant in Thursday’s practice. Akers had not practiced or played prior to… More Thursday after he and the team apparently worked out their differences. The Rams had previously listed Akers as a non-participant in practice due to “personal reasons”. Less
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Rams turned down multiple trade offers for RB Akers
The Los Angeles Rams reportedly turned down multiple offers for running back CAM AKERS before Tuesday’s trade deadline and are working with Akers’ agent with the hope that he will play… More again for the team this season. Akers has been out of practice and missed the last two games over what has been described as “philosophical and football-related differences”. The Rams have been especially poor this season in the run game, ranking 31st in both yards (479) and yards per carry (3.0). Less
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Podcast: September 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review the lows and other lows of Week 1 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead to Thursday's AFC West showdown. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly. more »
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Rams backfield in good shape for season opener
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said recently that “everybody’s good to go” when asked about the health of running backs CAM AKERS and DARRELL HENDERSON JR. Both running backs… More were dealing with soft-tissue injuries in recent weeks, missing time in practice while not playing in any of the preseason games. If fantasy owners are to believe McVay, Akers and Henderson should be on the field against the Buffalo Bills in Thursday’s season opener. Less
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Rams running backs return to full practice
Los Angeles Rams running backs CAM AKERS and DARRELL HENDERSON were both full participants in the team’s Monday practice session. Both running backs had been dealing with what head coach Sean… More McVay previously termed “soft-tissue injuries”. McVay said on Monday that both running backs got a few reps, adding that “they look good”. The Rams kick off the 2022 NFL season against the Buffalo Bills next Thursday, September 8th. Less
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Ask the Experts: Who is on your Do Not Draft list?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who is on your Do Not Draft list? more »
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Rams backfield banged up
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that running backs CAM AKERS and DARRELL HENDERSON JR. are not currently practicing as both rushers deal with “soft tissue” injuries.… More McVay said that both Akers and Henderson are not at full speed, adding that they would not practice until they return to full speed. In case fantasy owners are wondering about the next man up for the Rams, McVay indicated that KYREN WILLIAMS and JAKE FUNK have been getting reps with Akers and Henderson out. Less
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Ask the Experts: How should NFL teams handle preseason games?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: How do you wish NFL teams handled preseason games? more »
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Around the NFL: Rams running backs
Story at The Athletic indicating that the Rams hope rookie running back Kyren Williams will take over the Darrell Henderson role in the offense, if not this year than next. Henderson is in a contract year. A reasonable question is exactly what role that is. It's not a huge one. more »
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Around the NFL: Los Angeles Rams
Questions you tend to hear these days about the Rams include "Can Cooper Kupp repeat as the No. 1 fantasy wideout?" and "Can Allen Robinson bounce back from last year?" Recent developments with the team have me thinking Definitely and Absolutely. more »
Around the NFL: Kyren Williams
I will be interested to see if Kyren Williams can carve out a role with the Rams. He’s just a fifth-round pick, but he brings a different dimension to the backfield. more »
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Factoid: Cam Akers
What now for Cam Akers? He was among the most disappointing players in Super Bowl LVI. more »
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Ask the Experts: Who has changed your opinion most this postseason?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who has changed your opinion most this postseason? more »
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Mailbag: January 20, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Will Cam Akers put up elite numbers in 2022? Top individual prospects for the remainder of the postseason. more »
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Rams RB Akers to return vs 49ers
Los Angeles Rams running back CAM AKERS has worked himself all the way back from a torn Achilles suffered in July. Head coach Sean McVay said this week that Akers is… More “ready” and will make his season debut this week against the San Francisco 49ers. While SONY MICHEL will remain the starter, Akers is expected to contribute. Less
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