Cam Akers excelled during preseason, led Texans in rushing yards against Bears, but lost a fumble in red zone
Texans’ Cam Akers preps for starting role with Joe Mixon , sidelined: ‘Don’t got to get ready when you stay ready’– Cam Akers completed a resurgent comeback from two torn Achilles tendons, qualifying himself as something of a medical marvel and earning himself a roster spot with the defending AFC South champion Texans.
Akers could have re-signed with the Vikings this offseason after tearing his Achilles tendon last year. However, he preferred his opportunity with the Texans. With his elusive moves and stiff-arm ability, Akers has made an impression on the Texans organization. In 2022 for the Rams, he rushed for 786 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns as he averaged 4.2 yards per carry. He has just four career fumbles.The Texans’ multidimensional running back continued to prove in his point, serving notice that he’s back and has regained his old playing form. He rushed for a team-high 53 yards on seven carries and caught three passes for 19 yards on four targets for 72 yards of total offense against the Rams.
“I leave it in God’s hands,” Akers said. “Just tell me where to go to work. The camaraderie, the culture, it’s winning culture here. You got everybody from top to bottom, everybody wants to win. Everybody has got one common goal, so it’s easy to fall in line.”
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