Cam Akers injury update: Week 13 fantasy outlook and playing status for the Rams RB

Cam Akers was unable to participate in yesterday's training session with the Los Angeles Rams due to an illness. This is the latest setback in a very underwhelming season for both Akers and the franchise. Akers lost the starting role earlier in the campaign, but was expected to benefit when L.A. released Darrell Henderson.

The Los Angeles Rams ended up using Kyren Williams ahead of Cam Akers during Sunday's defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. This was likely the final straw for any fantasy managers who had been hanging onto the running back.

Akers' condition will need to be watched ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks as he is currently missing from Week 13 preparation.

Cam Akers' fantasy outlook for Week 13

Akers should be ready to go by Sunday, barring any setbacks. However, he is not worth starting as he is far more likely to lose you your matchup than win it. The Rams' running game has been virtually non-existent and Akers has not seen the endzone since Week 3.

We offer a warning to all Akers' fantasy managers. Think carefully about whether you want a share of a Rams offensive unit that is ranked 31st in total yards per game and 29th in points per game. The offensive line for the Rams is ranked 27th in the run-block win rate and 23rd in the pass-block win rate.

Although the Rams' backfield has been a complete jumble all season, Darrell Henderson's unexpected exit has at least given Akers some upside. Kyren Williams out-touched Cam Akers despite Akers receiving the starting role. The Rams' poor offensive unit and split work with Williams doesn't bode well for Akers' fantasy outlook. He should continue to sit on the fantasy bench when Seattle visits in Week 13.

Williams had a more significant share of snaps than Akers, with Williams having a 30% snap percentage. Williams recorded more touches (14 to 8) and yards from scrimmage (60 to 37), But Akers had more rushing yards (37 to 25). These numbers speak for themselves and if you start Cam Akers, you are likely setting yourself up for failure.

In Sunday's 26-10 defeat to Kansas City, Akers ran the ball eight times for 37 yards. In Week 13's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, neither Akers nor Williams appear to have any fantasy potential in Week 13.

Akers still serves as the Rams' primary early-down hitter, a skill with virtually no fantasy worth at the moment. The season's total touchdown for Akers is the one he returned in Week 3. It's hardly a coincidence that this was the only fixture he has scored double digits in fantasy points this season.