Coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that he expects Akers (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday against the 49ers, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports. "I think you let him go," McVay said. "I think he's ready."
Since the Rams activated Akers from the reserve/non-football injury list Dec. 25, he's been ramping up for his first game action since suffering a torn Achilles in mid-July. He was inactive for back-to-back contests while doing so, but McVay now appears comfortable getting Akers back in the mix. How much work he may be able to handle remains to be seen, especially with Sony Michel coming off a fifth consecutive outing with at least 79 yards from scrimmage. More than likely, Akers will handle a complementary role in Week 18 and into the playoffs.