David Akers

David Roy Akers (twitter: @DavidAkers2)

Position: K
Height: 5-10    Weight: 200 lbs.

Born: December 9, 1974 in Lexington, KY
College: Louisville   (school history)

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (14598th overall since 1950)
6-time Pro Bowler & 2-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)

• 4/14 FootballPerspective.com: Fourth Quarter/Overtime Game-Winning Field Goals: On Friday, I looked at the career leaders in 4th quarter (and overtime) game-winning touchdowns from scrimmage. Yesterday I presented...
• 4/9 FootballPerspective.com: Which positions are most consistent from year to year?: Here’s the introduction to an old fantasy football article by my fellow Footballguys staffer Maurile Tremblay: In most fantasy...
• 4/7 Sports Out West: Former 49ers kicker David Akers signs with Lions: Not long after 42-year-old legendary kicker Jason Hanson called it a career, the Detroit Lions found his replacement in former...
• 4/6 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Sign David Akers; Hanson’s Replacement or Just an Option?: After more than three decades of stability at the kicker, the Detroit Lions finally have to put some thought into the position...
• 4/4 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Need a Kicker as Jason Hanson Announces His Retirement: For a while it looked like Jason Hanson would be back kicking with the Detroit Lions. It seemed he wanted to keep kicking after...

• 3/28 NFL Spin Zone: Detroit Lions to host David Akers: Detroit Lions long-time kicker Jason Hanson has stated his desire to stay in the game and continue kicking with the Lions, but...
• 3/19 Sports Out West: 49ers sign Phil Dawson to replace David Akers: The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran kicker Phil Dawson to fill the void left by David Akers on Tuesday, according to CSN Bay...
• 3/6 Sports Out West: 49ers news: David Akers released prior to free agency: In a move that was almost guaranteed to be forthcoming, the San Francisco 49ers released kicker David Akers on Wednesday.  The...
• 3/5 Sports Out West: 49ers free agency 2013: David Akers likely to be released: The San Francisco 49ers are likely to release kicker David Akers prior to the start of free agency on March 12, a league source...

• 2/9 Musket Fire: Miami Dolphins to bring in another kicker?: The Miami Dolphins have one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL, but they also have one of the most expensive kickers in the...
• 2/4 FootballPerspective.com: John Harbaugh outcoaches Jim Harbaugh, wins Super Bowl: “He’s the best coach in football right now.” That was what John Harbaugh said about his little brother after...
• 2/4 Stripe Hype: Super Bowl 2013: Ravens Overcome 49ers Comeback in Dramatic, Controversial Win:   In a tale of two halves, fans around the nation (the world) nearly witnessed the greatest comeback in NFL history. Nearly....
• 2/4 NFL Jerks: Baltimore Ravens Win Super Bowl 47 34-31: If you wanted to see twists and turns, the soap opera that was Super Bowl XLVII was perfect for you. There was a huge lead,......
• 2/3 Tyler's Think Tank: 13 Super Bowl Predictions: There is a missed field goal (looking at you, David Akers) Frank Gore rushes for a touchdown (or two) Joe Flacco...
• 2/2 FootballPerspective.com: Super Bowl XLVII Preview: Before we get to my preview, I feel the need to point you to some excellent Super Bowl previews I saw this week: Bill Barnwell...

• 1/31 FootballPerspective.com: Fourth and Harbaugh: Which coach is more aggressive?: I’m going to hold off until Sunday morning to post my Super Bowl preview, but today, I’m going to look at a possible...
• 1/29 FootballPerspective.com: How Super Bowl XLVII could impact the HOF chances of certain 49ers: On Sunday, I looked at how the football legacies of certain Ravens would be affected by a win in Super Bowl XLVII; today I will...
• 1/24 FootballPerspective.com: Super Bowl XLVII Prop Bets: I don’t advocate betting on football games and neither does Football Perspective. However, as a person who spends lot of...
• 1/24 Bolt Beat: Chargers Eyeing FSU K Dustin Hopkins: The San Diego Chargers met up with the Florida State University K Dustin Hopkins yesterday, per Walter Football. Nick Novak is...
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers will be PKSan Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said PK David Akers will be the team's kicker for Super Bowl XLVII....[+] San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said PK David Akers will be the team's kicker for Super Bowl XLVII.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Cannot re-sign Billy Cundiff: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers missed a field goal in the NFC Championship Game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20....[+] However, even if the team wanted to make a move before the Super Bowl, they cannot recall PK Billy Cundiff, who was waived Friday, Jan. 18.
• 1/20 FootballPerspective.com: Super Bowl History: Now that the Super Bowl matchup is set, I thought I’d start the two-week period with some Super Bow history. The table below...
• 1/20 The Pewter Plank: Remembering the 2003 NFC Championship Game: 10 Years Later: As we gear up for the 2013 NFC Championship game, and we watch Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers face off against Matt...
• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers is still the starting PK: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the PK David Akers is still the team’s starting kicker, and that PK Billy Cundiff...[+] is still on the roster.
• 1/11 The Packer Perspective: Renewing Acquaintances – Divisional Weekend Preview: The say the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, and while the Packers may not know the 49ers well, they certainly...
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers to kick in playoff game: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed PK David Akers will be the kicker in the team’s playoff game Saturday,...[+] Jan. 12.
• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers healthy: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he believes PK David Akers is healthy and said he has had good practices going...[+] back to last week.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Coach indicates a leader in PK race : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said there is a leader in the competition between PK David Akers and PK Billy Cundiff...[+] but would not say which one was in the lead.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Could have to kickers active for playoff game : San Francisco 49ers head coach John Harbaugh said PK David Akers and PK Billy Cundiff could be active for the Divisional Round...[+] playoff game. Akers and Cundiff are expected to kick at Candlestick Park Monday, Jan. 7.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Kicking competition begins at practice : San Francisco 49ers PKs David Akers and Billy Cundiff began their competition during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, with general manager...[+] Trent Baalke, head coach Jim Harbaugh and special teams coach Brad Seely watching. Akers made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts during the media-access portion of practice while Cundiff made 10 of his 12 attempts.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers injury update : Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (hernia) aggravated his hernia injury during the season and went...[+] to Philadelphia after the team's Week 12 game to receive treatment.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers underwent surgery last offseason San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers said he underwent double sports hernia surgery in February....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers said he underwent double sports hernia surgery in February.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No timetable for PK decision : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team could decide whether PK David Akers or PK Billy Cundiff will kick in...[+] the Divisional Round playoff game by the end of the week but there is no official timetable for a decision. 'We’ll practice Thursday, Friday and then we’ll see if a decision is made after that,' Harbaugh said. 'Or if it goes into Monday, Tuesday or after. But there’s no definite timeline on it.'
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers to remain on the roster: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers will remain on the roster and compete with the newly signed Billy Cundiff to determine who...[+] will play in the postseason.

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Could have two kickers on roster : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said there is a chance the team could sign a free-agent kicker and keep PK David Akers...[+] on the roster for the playoffs.
• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Will work out some PKs : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said PK David Akers is still on the team, but the team will work out kickers in the...[+] near future.
• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Two more missed FGs for David Akers: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers misfired on two more field goal attempts in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. He set an...[+] NFL record with 44 field goals last season, but he managed to hit just 29 of his 42 attempts this year. 'I don't know what we have to (do). We'll evaluate the position,' head coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday, Dec. 30. 'It's his job to make the field goals. And it's not to his standard.'
• 12/22 FootballPerspective.com: Rankings the kickers, from Tucker to Crosby: In the summer of 2009, I wrote a three-part series analyzing every kicker of the last half-century (here are the links to Part...
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers probable for SNF: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 21, and he is listed as probable for the Week 16 game...[+] against the Seattle Seahawks.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Seven players fully practice : San Francisco 49ers OG Alex Boone (knee), OG Mike Iupati (shoulder), LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder),...[+] CB Carlos Rogers (knee), SS Dashon Goldson (foot) and PK David Akers (pelvis) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers fully participatesSan Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers probable for Week 15: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 14, and he is listed as probable for the Week 15 game...[+] against the New England Patriots.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Seven players fully practice : San Francisco 49ers DT Will Tukuafu (wrist), LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder), CB Tarell Brown (shoulder),...[+] CB Chris Culliver (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee) and PK David Akers (pelvis) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers fully participatesSan Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 12.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Nine probable: San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (hamstring), PK David Akers (pelvis), CB Chris Culliver (illness), LB Aldon Smith (shoulder),...[+] LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Tavares Gooden (knee, elbow), OG Mike Iupati (shoulder), CB Carlos Rogers (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 7, and are probable for Week 14.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Seven players fully practice : San Francisco 49ers OG Mike Iupati (shoulder), LB Navorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Tavares Gooden (elbow, knee), LB Patrick Willis...[+] (shoulder) CB Chris Culliver (illness), CB Carlos Rogers (knee) and PK David Akers (pelvis) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers limitedSan Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Sticking with David Akers: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team is sticking with PK David Akers even though he is “working through...[+] some things,” Monday, Dec. 3.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers struggles in OT again: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers missed a game-winning field goal attempts in overtime a few weeks ago against the St. Louis...[+] Rams, and he misfired on a 51-yard game-winner in Week 13 against the Rams as well. 'Just feel horrible for letting my teammates, organization, fans down,' Akers said.

• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Ten probable for Week 13: San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (knee), T Anthony Davis (finger), S Dashon Goldson (ribs, calf), LB Tavares Gooden (elbow),...[+] WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) S Donte Whitner (knee), TE Delanie Walker (hip, ribs) and LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 30 and are probable for Week 13. LB Aldon Smith (shoulder) and K David Akers (pelvis) were limited in practice and are probable.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Four players limited : San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker (hip, ribs), LB Aldon Smith (shoulder), FS Darcel McBath (concussion) and PK David Akers...[+] (pelvis) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Limited practice for David AkersSan Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was listed as a limited participant for practice Wednesday, Nov. 28....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) was listed as a limited participant for practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers struggling: San Francisco 49ers K David Akers has missed eight field goal attempts this season after missing only three all of last year....[+]
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers struggling lately : San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers has missed six of his last 16 field goals after hitting his first six field goal attempts of...[+] the season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh is not sure why Akers is missing kicks but does not think Akers' confidence is a problem.
• 11/7 The High Phive: Eagles Extend GM Howie Roseman’s Contract…Bad Idea?: The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday during ‘s press conference after the loss to the New Orleans Saints that the...

• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Four listed as probable: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger), LB Tavares Gooden (groin), P Andy Lee (hand) and PK David Akers (illness) fully participated...[+] in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17, and are listed as probable for Week 7.
• 10/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers does not practiceSan Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 16, due to illness....[+] San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 16, due to illness.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | David Akers misfires twice: San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers had two rare field goal misses in the Week 6 game against the New York Giants. He was able...[+] to convert a 42-yard field goal and he had no extra point attempts.

• 9/30 Stripe Hype: The Little Guys: How many times growing up did we hear, “you’re too small to play the game”? Throughout the history of the NFL,...

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