The Minnesota Vikings will face the Chicago Bears in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Cam Akers.
Is Cam Akers Playing in Week 12?
Akers is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Cam Akers in Week 12?
Cam Akers hasn’t been efficient of late (23 carries for 63 yards over the past two weeks), but he does have a 10+ yard run in three straight and added a three-yard touchdown catch last week against the Titans — his first trip to the end zone since being traded.
I’m not here to tell you that Akers holds standalone value (I’m not positive that the starter in Minnesota holds significant value right now), but if you want to bet against Aaron Jones coming down the stretch of the season — a stance I took on draft day and remain committed to — Akers is the path to do so.
- Week 13 vs. Cardinals
- Week 14 vs. Falcons
- Week 15 vs. Bears
- Week 16 at Seahawks
- Week 17 vs. Packers
Nothing in that closing schedule scares me. I’d have Akers ranked as a top-20 running back if something were to happen to Jones, which is why he deserves to be rostered, even if there is no immediate utility.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 12 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Cam Akers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
As of early Sunday morning, Akers is projected to score 10.5 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 13 rushing attempts for 42.3 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 2.5 receptions for 12.6 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Cam Akers’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
