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    Cam Akers Fantasy Hub: Week 8 Injury Update, Start/Sit Advice, Projections, and More

    The Minnesota Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. 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.

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    Is Cam Akers Playing in Week 8?

    Akers is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected 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.

    Cam Akers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8

    Akers is projected to score 4.5 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 1 receptions for 5.1 yards and 0 touchdowns.

    Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.

    Cam Akers’ Week 8 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)

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