Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers out Sunday, team non-committal on his future
- Akers has been away the last two days due to personal reasons and HC Sean McVay told reporters they are “working through some different things.”
- Asked whether he expects Akers to be with the team moving forward, McVay declined to give an answer and reiterated, “We're working through some different things right now.”
- Akers has rushed for 151 yards on 51 attempts with one touchdown this season. After Week 1, McVay publicly said he needed to see more “urgency” from Akers. The third-year back has earned a 59.0 PFF grade so far this year.
- The Rams only have two other running backs on the active roster at the moment with Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown. Rookie Ronnie Rivers is on the practice squad.
- The Rams (-10) travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers on Sunday. They have a bye next week.
Carolina Panthers to start PJ Walker on Sunday
- Walker entered training camp projected as Carolina’s fourth-string quarterback. However, preseason injuries to Sam Darnold and Matt Corral moved him up to backup, and starter Baker Mayfield suffered a high-ankle sprain last week against the San Francisco 49ers.
- Mayfield is officially listed as doubtful, but interim head coach Steve Wilks said there is a chance he could be active and serve as the backup. Jacob Eason would be elevated from the practice squad if Mayfield can’t go.
- Walker has started twice for Carolina over the last two years and the team won both games. He earned a 52.0 PFF grade last season.
New Orleans Saints will stick with Andy Dalton this week
- Jameis Winston is still not ready to play as he recovers from back and ankle injuries. He’s officially listed as questionable, but head coach Dennis Allen said Dalton is going to start against the Cincinnati Bengals, his former team.
- The Saints are 1-1 with Dalton the last two weeks. He has gone 36-of-52 for 423 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He’s earned an 80.3 PFF grade.
- This will be the third time Dalton has faced the Bengals since they released him in 2020 after nine years. He started against them as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and the Chicago Bears in 2021 and won both games.
- The Saints will be without CB Marshon Lattimore (ab) and WRs Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Deonte Harty (foot). Rookie WR Chris Olave (concussion) is questionable.
NOTABLE INJURY DESIGNATIONS FOR SUNDAY
| Player | Team | Status | ‘22 PFF grade |
| QB Mac Jones | New England Patriots | Ankle/Questionable | 58.4 |
| RB Damien Harris | New England Patriots | Hamstring/Questionable | 76.0 |
| WR Nelson Agholor | New England Patriots | Hamstring/Questionable | 67.1 |
| WR Jakobi Meyers | New England Patriots | Knee/Questionable | 84.5 |
| DT Christian Barmore | New England Patriots | Knee/Questionable | 49.5 |
| TE Jonnu Smith | New England Patriots | Ankle/Questionable | 63.2 |
| DE Jadeveon Clowney | Cleveland Browns | Ankle + Knee/OUT | 88.8 |
| CB Denzel Ward | Cleveland Browns | Concussion/OUT | 39.8 |
| WR Kadarius Toney | New York Giants | Hamstring/OUT | 47.3 |
| WR Kenny Golladay | New York Giants | Knee/OUT | 51.7 |
| S Tony Jefferson | New York Giants | Foot/OUT | 52.1 |
| WR Wan'Dale Robinson | New York Giants | Knee/Questionable | 75.4 |
| LB Azeez Ojulari | New York Giants | Calf/Doubtful | 51.0 |
| DT Leonard Williams | New York Giants | Knee/Questionable | 79.8 |
| WR Rashad Bateman | Baltimore Ravens | Foot/OUT | 62.1 |
| LB Justin Houston | Baltimore Ravens | Groin/OUT | 76.3 |
| DE Jermaine Johnson | New York Jets | Ankle/OUT | 72.7 |
| OT Duane Brown | New York Jets | Shoulder/Questionable | 57.8 |
| OLB Rashan Gary | Green Bay Packers | Toe/Questionable | 86.8 |
| WR Christian Watson | Green Bay Packers | Hamstring/OUT | 55.4 |
| QB Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | Thumb/Will Play | 74.1 |
| WR Michael Thomas | New Orleans Saints | Foot/OUT | 77.2 |
| WR Jarvis Landry | New Orleans Saints | Ankle/OUT | 67.6 |
| CB Marshon Lattimore | New Orleans Saints | Abdomen/OUT | 52.2 |
| WR Chris Olave | New Orleans Saints | Concussion/Questionable | 79.7 |
| QB Jameis Winston | New Orleans Saints | Back + Ankle/ Questionable | 65.3 |
| WR Deonte Harty | New Orleans Saints | Foot/OUT | 47.9 |
| WR Tee Higgins | Cincinnati Bengals | Ankle/Questionable | 80.7 |
| TE Hayden Hurst | Cincinnati Bengals | Groin/Questionable | 61.9 |
| OT Jonah Williams | Cincinnati Bengals | Knee/Questionable | 58.9 |
| WR Marvin Jones | Jacksonville Jaguars | Hamstring/Questionable | 62.7 |
| WR Zay Jones | Jacksonville Jaguars | Ankle/Questionable | 69.8 |
| DT Foley Fatukasi | Jacksonville Jaguars | Quad/Questionable | 60.0 |
| LB Foye Oluokun | Jacksonville Jaguars | Calf/Questionable | 53.9 |
| DE Kwity Paye | Indianapolis Colts | Ankle/OUT | 73.4 |
| LB Shaquille Leonard | Indianapolis Colts | Concussion + Back /OUT | 59.2 |
| RB Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | Ankle/Questionable | 60.3 |
| RB Nyheim Hines | Indianapolis Colts | Concussion/Questionable | 60.8 |
| S Julian Blackmon | Indianapolis Colts | Ankle/Questionable | 55.0 |
| RB Alexander Mattison | Minnesota Vikings | Shoulder/Questionable | 67.3 |
| QB Tua Tagovailoa | Miami Dolphins | Concussion/OUT | 79.7 |
| QB Teddy Bridgewater | Miami Dolphins | Concussion/Questionable | 53.0 |
| OT Terron Armstead | Miami Dolphins | Toe/Questionable | 76.1 |
| WR Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | Quad + Foot/Will Play | 85.8 |
| RB Raheem Mostert | Miami Dolphins | Knee/Questionable | 62.1 |
| WR Julio Jones | Tampa Bay Bucs | Knee/Doubtful | 72.4 |
| DB Logan Ryan | Tampa Bay Bucs | Foot/OUT | 75.2 |
| S Mike Edwards | Tampa Bay Bucs | Elbow/Questionable | 72.9 |
| S Minkah Fitzpatrick | Pittsburgh Steelers | Knee/OUT | 72.1 |
| CB Cameron Sutton | Pittsburgh Steelers | Hamstring/OUT | 70.3 |
| CB Ahkello Witherspoon | Pittsburgh Steelers | Hamstring/OUT | 51.5 |
| CB Levi Wallace | Pittsburgh Steelers | Concussion/OUT | 54.9 |
| TE Pat Freiermuth | Pittsburgh Steelers | Concussion/OUT | 72.7 |
| DE DeMarvin Leal | Pittsburgh Steelers | Knee/OUT | 57.7 |
| TE Kyle Pitts | Atlanta Falcons | Hamstring/Questionable | 72.0 |
| DE Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | Groin/Questionable | 89.6 |
| CB Emmanuel Moseley | San Francisco 49ers | Knee/OUT | 70.9 |
| DL Javon Kinlaw | San Francisco 49ers | Knee/OUT | 46.7 |
| DL Arik Armstead | San Francisco 49ers | Foot + Ankle / OUT | 52.9 |
| OT Trent Williams | San Francisco 49ers | Ankle/OUT | 79.5 |
| S Jimmie Ward | San Francisco 49ers | Hand/OUT | 60.1 |
| QB Baker Mayfield | Carolina Panthers | Ankle/Doubtful | 51.0 |
| CB Jaycee Horn | Carolina Panthers | Ribs/OUT | 77.0 |
| WR Laviska Shenault | Carolina Panthers | Hamstring/OUT | 93.8 |
| WR Robbie Anderson | Carolina Panthers | Illness/Questionable | 52.5 |
| LB Frankie Luvu | Carolina Panthers | Shoulder/Questionable | 72.7 |
| CB C.J. Henderson | Carolina Panthers | Knee/Questionable | 46.0 |
| RB Cam Akers | Los Angeles Rams | Personal/OUT | 59.0 |
| WR Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams | Foot/Questionable | 87.0 |
| DT Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | Foot/Questionable | 91.1 |
| TE Tyler Higbee | Los Angeles Rams | Ankle/Questionable | 64.2 |
| RB James Conner | Arizona Cardinals | Ribs/OUT | 67.8 |
| RB Darrel Williams | Arizona Cardinals | Knee/OUT | 66.0 |
| CB Trayvon Mullen | Arizona Cardinals | Hamstring/OUT | 40.4 |
| K Matt Prater | Arizona Cardinals | Hip/OUT | 71.4 |
| C Rodney Hudson | Arizona Cardinals | Knee/Questionable | 59.5 |
| WR Jake Kumerow | Buffalo Bills | Ankle/OUT | 64.9 |
| CB Rashad Fenton | Kansas City Chiefs | Hamstring/OUT | 57.3 |
| K Harrison Butker | Kansas City Chiefs | Ankle/Will Play | 69.7 |
| WR Ceedee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | Groin/Questionable | 73.1 |
| OL Jason Peters | Dallas Cowboys | Chest/Questionable | 60.8 |
| QB Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys | Thumb/Questionable | 37.4 |
| K Jake Elliott | Philadelphia Eagles | Ankle/Will Play | 62.7 |
| LT Jordan Mailata | Philadelphia Eagles | Shoulder/Will Play | 60.0 |
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