Cam Akers Week 17 Preview vs. the Packers

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers has a tough matchup in Week 17 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), facing the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are allowing the eighth-fewest rushing yards in the NFL, 102.5 per game.

Akers has recorded 361 rushing yards on 92 carries (25.8 ypg), while adding two scores on the ground. Akers has added 10 catches for 49 receiving yards (3.5 ypg) and two scores.

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Akers vs. the Packers

• Akers vs the Packers (since 2021): 2 GP / 54.5 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• Four opposing rushers have collected 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Packers during the 2024 season.
• 10 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Green Bay this year.
• Two opposing rushers have scored two or more TDs on the ground against the Packers this season.
• The run defense of the Packers is giving up 102.5 yards per outing on the ground this season, which ranks eighth in the league.
• So far this year, the Packers have conceded 12 passing TDs to opponents, averaging 0.8 per game. That ranks eighth in the league.

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Akers Rushing Insights

• So far this season, Akers has hit the over five times on his rushing yards prop bet (in 10 opportunities).
• The Vikings have passed 53.0% of the time and run 47.0% this season. They rank ninth in the NFL in scoring.
• Akers has found paydirt on the ground in two games this year but did not have multiple rushing TDs either time.

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