Who Should I Start? Cam Akers or Chris Olave


Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
0.5 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cam Akers News

Cam Akers Might See Action In Week 8

Tuesday, October 22, 10:07 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers was traded from the Houston Texans last week. He was active for last week's game against the Detroit Lions but didn't handle any carries in the backfield. However, Akers could see some action with lead back Aaron Jones (hamstring) on the injury report ahead of Thursday's Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The absence of Jones would likely mean that Ty Chandler takes over as the lead back. Akers figures to be the primary backup to Chandler and would probably see at least a handful of carries. Akers might be worth a stash in deep leagues, but it's hard to imagine him having much value as the third string.


Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
16.2 0.0 0.0 6.5 75.9 0.4

Chris Olave News

Chris Olave Has 100-Yard Day

Monday, October 28, 3:43 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was targeted 14 times and made eight catches for 107 yards in Sunday's 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He led the team in each category in his first action since suffering a concussion just minutes into Week 6's game against the Buccaneers. It was the first time the third-year wideout crossed the century mark this season and tied his season high in receptions. Olave failed to score in Week 8 which leaves his touchdown count for the season stuck on one. That may change in Week 9, though, as the Saints are heading to Carolina to face the Panthers. Olave had just two catches for 11 yards in the teams' lopsided matchup in Week 1 but should be more heavily involved in the next meeting.


Cam Akers vs. Chris Olave

Still trying to decide between Akers and Olave? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Cam Akers is projected to score 0.5 points this week while Chris Olave is projected to score 16.2 points.