Cam Akers Active for Vikings Wild-Card Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers is active for the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams despite battling an illness that caused him to miss practice on Saturday. Listed as questionable prior to the game, Akers will serve as the primary backup to starting RB Aaron Jones. The Vikings have not altered their quarterback depth chart, with Daniel Jones designated as the emergency third quarterback. Inactive players for the Vikings include Jones, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez, center Dan Feeney, offensive tackle Walter Rouse, and outside linebacker Pat Jones II. For the Rams, quarterback Stetson Bennett and several other players, including receiver Tyler Johnson and cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., are inactive. The contest marks the Vikings' playoff opener, and they are looking to secure a victory against the Rams.