Cam Akers Stuns London Crowd with Unbelievable Trick Play TD Pass to Josh Oliver—Vikings’ Shocking Strategy Revealed!

It’s not every day you see a running back dusting off his quarterback skills in the middle of an NFL game — but that’s exactly what happened on the London gridiron today. Cam Akers, typically flying under the radar this season, surprised everyone by launching his very first NFL pass — a crisp, pinpoint throw to tight end Josh Oliver, who was just as unheralded in the lineup. The Browns defense? Completely blindsided. This 32-yard touchdown wasn’t just a trick play; it was a statement. Akers’ high school and Florida State history as a quarterback clearly paid off, turning coach Kevin O’Connell’s gamble into a highlight reel moment. Oliver, snagging his third catch of the year, certainly made the most of it, tying the game at 7-7 and jolting the Vikings’ offense to life. Moments like these—unexpected, thrilling—remind you why football keeps us hooked. LEARN MORE

Vikings running back Cam Akers and tight end Josh Oliver had both been little-used this season, which made them ideal for the key participants in a trick play.

Akers threw a pass to Oliver today in London that the Browns never saw coming, resulting in a wide-open 32-yard touchdown.

It was the first pass of Akers’ NFL career, but he was a high school quarterback who threw the ball on trick plays eight times during his college career at Florida State, and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was confident in Akers’ throwing ability.

It was Oliver’s third catch of the season.

The extra point tied the score 7-7.