McVay: Rams need more 'urgency and accountability' from Akers

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn't happy with what he saw from running back Cam Akers during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

McVay said Friday that Akers, who played only 12 offensive snaps versus Buffalo, needs to "maximize his (opportunities) when he gets them," according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop.

Akers finished the night with just three carries for zero yards.

"No matter who you're talking about, you want to see guys do the little things the right way, compete with and without the ball," McVay added. "There were some instances where there were some positive things and some things that he can do better, but we want to see just an increased level of urgency and accountability snap in and snap out from him."

Akers racked up 625 yards (4.3 per carry) and two rushing touchdowns as a rookie after being drafted in the second round in 2020. He then missed all but one game last year due to a torn Achilles. The 23-year-old played in all four playoff games during the Rams' Super Bowl title run, though he was limited to only 172 yards on 67 carries.

"We've all seen how talented and what a special player this guy's capable of being," McVay said. "And I want to see him reach his highest potential. And that's really all there is to it. It's not about anything other than when he and Darrell (Henderson) are playing at a high level, I feel really good about those two guys at running back for us."

Henderson led the team on the ground against the Bills despite racking up only 47 yards on 13 rushing attempts. He also caught five passes for 26 yards.

McVay took the blame for Thursday's loss, saying "we weren't ready to go."

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