Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Cam Akers

Sunday, September 24, 11:59 PM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a relatively quiet day, carrying the ball 17 times for 62 yards on the ground to go along with three catches for 18 yards through the air. The fifth-year running back has not been able to do much on the ground so far this season, tallying just 108 rush yards in three games. Jacobs will look to return to form in an attractive Week 4 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Friday, September 22, 2:40 PM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said it's too soon for running back Cam Akers to make his team debut in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday after the team just acquired him in a trade from the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week. Akers will likely be inactive with an eye toward playing in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. Akers' fantasy value could be salvaged this year as a complement to Alexander Mattison after wearing out his welcome with the Rams, but fantasy managers must remember that the 24-year-old now has to learn a completely new offense in short order. Mattison will continue to operate as Minnesota's clear lead back this Sunday, with Ty Chandler serving as a change-of-pace option in the backfield.