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The Worst Is Confirmed for Vikings RB

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 after newcomer quarterback Josh Dobbs sparked the team’s offense — and then some — in the 2nd Half.

Along the way, running back Cam Akers was injured during the contest and will miss the season’s remainder.

The Worst Is Confirmed for Vikings RB

ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted Monday, “An MRI confirmed that Vikings’ RB Cam Akers did in fact tear his Achilles on Sunday and he is out for the season.”

The Worst Is Confirmed
Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.