The Minnesota Vikings have traded for running back Cam Akers for the second consecutive season. On Tuesday, they agreed to trade a late draft pick to the Houston Texans in order to improve their running back depth
This deal is contingent on Akers passing a physical exam. In return for Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft, the Vikings will provide the Texans with a conditional sixth-round pick.
Akers was picked in the second round by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020, when Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings’ current coach, was offensive coordinator.
On September 20, 2023, Akers was traded to the Vikings by the Rams. He recorded 138 running yards and 70 receiving yards in six games before sustaining a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.
This year, Akers joined the Texans after exploring a return to the Vikings. He gained 147 rushing yards and 16 receiving yards in five games, filling in for the injured Joe Mixon.
In his five NFL seasons, Akers has 1,728 running yards and 336 receiving yards. He led the league with 67 rushing attempts in the 2021 playoffs, helping the Rams win the Super Bowl.
The Vikings could be without their starting running back, Aaron Jones Sr., this week due to a hip injury sustained in the last game. Ty Chandler is the next in line to take his spot.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: Date, Kickoff Time, Stream Information, and How to Watch the NFL on DAZN
The Minnesota Vikings got a bye in Week 6, but they remain at the top of the NFC North standings
They are one of just two unbeaten teams in the 2024 season, with a 5-0 record, but they face a difficult test against their division rivals, the Detroit Lions.
The latter defeated the Dallas Cowboys 47-9 in their previous game, but have been hampered by the significant injury to defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who was carted off during the victory.
Here’s all you should know about Vikings vs. Lions.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions date and start time
Date: Sunday, October 20
Kick-off time: 6 p.m. UK/1 p.m. EST.
Where does the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game take place?
The game will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Michigan.
How to Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on DAZN
Every NFL game from the 2024 regular season and playoffs, including the Super Bowl, is available on DAZN worldwide, with the exception of the US and China.
DAZN is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass International, which includes every regular-season game and postseason contest. That’s 335 games per season, with each one available live* and on demand.
NFL GPI will be available to customers worldwide** via the DAZN app, either as a standalone subscription or as an add-on to an existing DAZN package, with the exception of the United States and China.
* In the United Kingdom, up to two Sunday games each week will be broadcast on DAZN with a 24-hour delay.
Vikings: Three-time All-Pro publicly proclaims his desire to play for Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings are on bye this week after going 5-0 to start the season. Minnesota has undoubtedly been one of the league’s biggest surprises this season. They’ve caught the attention of experts, rival teams, and now free agents
Vikings: 3-Time All-Pro Publicly Announces His Desire To Play For Minnesota
Zach Gelb of Sirius XM interviewed cornerback Patrick Peterson on Friday, October 11. Peterson informed Gelb that he is continuing his exercise regimen and is prepared to join an NFL secondary if the opportunity arises:
“I am still training. “I’m still working out because my mind is still in it,” Peterson explained. “It’s not that I can’t physically play or that I don’t feel like I can give my all. I believe I still have enough in my tank to help a team win, but the decision is out of my hands. So, for the most part, I’m doing everything I can to be prepared in case the phone rings.”
“I would like to be there, too, man,” Peterson added. “I adore the coaching staff there. Coach Kevin [O’Connell] — I got the opportunity to create a solid relationship with him over the course of nine months, and it’s just a terrific atmosphere and organization to be around. And fantastic folks to work with on a daily basis.”
After 10 seasons in Arizona, Peterson signed with the Vikings in 2021. Following two one-year contracts with Minnesota worth $8 million and $4 million, he signed a two-year contract worth $14 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Peterson was released by Pittsburgh in March and has since been available as a free agent. Here is a glance at his career statistics:
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