Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )

Dec. 10, 2020 10:11 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is swarmed by New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is swarmed by New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Dec. 10, 2020 10:25 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Jared Goff, left, dives for the touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Jared Goff, left, dives for the touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Dec. 10, 2020 10:29 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and teammate linebacker Obo Okoronkwo (45) pressures New England Patriot quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and teammate linebacker Obo Okoronkwo (45) pressures New England Patriot quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

Dec. 10, 2020 10:32 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers, left, is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers, left, is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 10, 2020 08:50 PM EST