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          First look at fantasy football in NFL Week 6: Bigger workload ahead for Cam Akers?

          Cam Akers had nine carries against Washington, including this 46-yard sprint. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterOct 12, 2020, 12:40 AM
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          The Los Angeles Rams chose exciting Cam Akers in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft, the fourth running back overall and a potential Todd Gurley II replacement, but a confusing timeshare and a rib injury kept the Florida State product under the proverbial radar. After all, he entered Week 5 with 52 rushing yards, behind 81 other players, and he was among the most dropped at his position in ESPN standard leagues. Hey, not all rookies work out, right?