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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Akers vs Ezekiel ElliottWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Cam Akers's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ezekiel Elliott and Cam Akers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBDallas Cowboys#99PPG LEADER

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cam Akers

Ezekiel Elliott

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.2 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Akers is producing at 27% of elite pace and Ezekiel Elliott at 33%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cam Akers vs Ezekiel Elliott: The Full Breakdown

Cam Akers (6.0 PPG) and Ezekiel Elliott (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cam Akers played 13 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Ezekiel Elliott suited up 14 times for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cam Akers ran for 318 yards and 2 touchdowns; Ezekiel Elliott posted 452 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cam Akers sits Week 6 while Ezekiel Elliott is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ezekiel Elliott outscored Cam Akers by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ezekiel Elliott played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. That durability gap means Ezekiel Elliott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ezekiel Elliott scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Akers vs Ezekiel Elliott: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Akers	Ezekiel Elliott
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	7.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	101
Rushing Yards	318	452
Rush Yds/Game	24.5	32.3
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	14	18
Receiving Yards	98	128
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	3
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ezekiel Elliott at 7.2 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Cam Akers's 6.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cam Akers or Ezekiel Elliott in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ezekiel Elliott has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cam Akers and Ezekiel Elliott average in 2025?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Cam Akers and Ezekiel Elliott's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Akers or Ezekiel Elliott a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott outscored Cam Akers by 1.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.