Each week during the regular season, theRams.com will be keeping track of how Los Angeles’ rookies fared in their most recent game. Here is a quick summary on how L.A.’s newcomers fared in the Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football: RB Cam Akers (Round 2, Pick 52) Got the start at running back, chipping in 14 carries for 39 yards and catching his lone passing target for four yards. Overall, the Florida State product played 33 percent of the Rams’ offensive snaps (24 of 73) in his pro debut. WR Van Jefferson (Round 2, Pick 57) Finished with one reception for 31 yards, but it was a pivotal play that helped set up a 31-yard field goal by kicker Samuel Sloman which extended the Rams’ lead to 13-7 with 2 minutes left in the first half. Jefferson was targeted three times by quarterback Jared Goff, third-most among Los Angeles’ active wide receivers behind Cooper Kupp (5) and Robert Woods (8). Jefferson also played 45 percent of the team’s offensive snaps (33 of 73) and saw one snap on special teams.
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