The Minnesota Vikings suffered a loss in the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams in a game moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. due to the terrible Southern California wildfires situation. QB Sam Darnold had a disastrous game, completing 25-of-40 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception with 19 rushing yards and a lost fumble, while RB Aaron Jones ended up with 13 rushes for 48 yards and 12 receiving yards on six targets. RB Cam Akers chipped in with 39 rushing yards, while WR T.J. Hockenson had five grabs for a game-high 64 yards and a touchdown. WRs Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson each had team-highs with eight targets, with Jefferson posting five catches and 58 yards, while Addison had three grabs for 29 yards. TE Johnny Mundt had two catches for 28 yards, too. LB Blake Cashman led the way on defense with 11 total stops, five solo tackles, a sack and a QB hit, while LB Ivan Pace Jr. had a game-high seven solo tackles with 10 total stops and two tackles for loss.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is expected to be ready for the NFC wild-card game Monday, Jan. 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Sunday, Jan. 12 that Akers has been battling an illness, and the team is monitoring the situation.

Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not take part in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, and was ruled out for the wild-card game. Also, RB Cam Akers (illness) did not practice and is questionable, DL Taki Taimani (ankle) practiced in full but is questionable, S Harrison Smith (rest) and CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) did not take part in practice but carry no designation and RB Ty Chandler (illnes), RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps), QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers carried the ball six times for 65 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. He also caught two passes for four yards.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed six times for 18 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards and a score in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers ran the ball once for three yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 22. He was not targeted as a receiver.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers ended up with 10 rushing attempts for 24 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears. He was not targeted in the passing game.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed for 37 yards on five carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.

Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers ended up with four runs for 22 yards in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, and he was not targeted in the pass game. He had an 18-yard scamper as the highlight of his day.