Cam Akers Fantasy Week 18: Projections vs. Lions, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

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Cam Akers and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Detroit Lions and their third-ranked rushing defense (97 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 8:20 PM ET.

Should Akers be a player that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Lions? Before making that call, here’s a glimpse at the stats and trends you need to know.

Should you start Akers on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Cam Akers Week 18 Game Info

Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s key info, along with the projected fantasy points for Akers:

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
  • Time: 8:20 PM ET
  • Date: January 5, 2025
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 4.1
  • Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
  • Cam Akers Fantasy Stats

    Below is a glance at the fantasy figures of Akers this season:

  • Ranked 49th at his position and 209th overall in the league, Akers has 72.3 fantasy points (4.8 per game).
  • In his past three games, Akers has picked up 18 fantasy points (six per game). He has rushed for 45 yards on 17 carries, with one touchdown.
  • In his past five games, Akers has rushed for 104 yards on 26 carries, with one touchdown. He has accumulated 23.9 fantasy points (4.8 per game).
  • In his best game of the season, Cam Akers finished with 10.7 fantasy points — 9 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD. That was in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills.
  • Akers accumulated -0.1 fantasy points — 2 carries, -1 yards — in Week 6 versus the New England Patriots, which was his worst game of the season.
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    Cam Akers Fantasy Game Log

    Week Opponent Fantasy Points Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rec TDs
    Week 2 @Bears 1.5 7 32 0 0
    Week 3 @Vikings 8.9 9 21 0 1
    Week 4 @Jaguars 5.3 13 53 0 0
    Week 5 @Bills 10.7 9 42 1 0
    Week 6 @Patriots -0.1 2 -1 0 0
    Week 9 @Colts 5.3 6 46 0 0
    Week 10 @Jaguars 4.7 13 38 0 0
    Week 11 @Titans 9.6 10 25 0 1
    Week 12 @Bears 2.5 3 19 0 0
    Week 13 @Cardinals 2.2 4 22 0 0
    Week 14 @Falcons 3.7 5 37 0 0
    Week 15 @Bears 8.4 10 24 1 0
    Week 16 @Seahawks 0.3 1 3 0 0
    Week 17 @Packers 9.3 6 18 0 1

    Cam Akers vs. Lions

    Here are a few important data points on the Lions defense Akers will be facing:

  • The Lions have allowed one player to pile up more than 100 rushing yards in a game this season.
  • 12 players have rushed for at least a touchdown against Detroit this season.
  • Four players have run for more than a touchdown against the Lions this season.
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