- Derius Davis
- #12
- Team LAC
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Suiting up
Davis (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Davis will take the field in Week 4 despite not practicing Thursday or Friday. He should handle the team's return duties, while also likely seeing a few snaps on offense.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 4
Davis (hamstring) is considered questionable to play in Sunday's contest against Kansas City.
Analysis: Davis opened the week as a limited participant at practice with a hamstring injury before failing to participate at the team's final two sessions of the week. The wide receiver appears to be unlikely to play in Week 4, though the questionable tag leaves the door open for him to give it a go Sunday.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Downgrades to DNP
Davis (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice session.
Analysis: The fact that Davis' practice participation has decreased doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Chiefs. He will have one more chance Friday to practice in at least a limited capacity. If Davis cannot play Sunday, Ladd McConkey would be a leading candidate to handle kickoff- and punt-return duties for the Chargers.
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Davis took one carry for eight yards and accumulated 42 return yards during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but it appears he sustained a hamstring injury in the process. The third-year wideout's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential Week 4 availability. If he's unable to suit up, expect Ladd McConkey to serve as the Chargers' top return man.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Handles one carry in Week 3
Davis rushed once for eight yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Through three weeks, Davis has not been targeted in the passing game and has rushed three total times so far this season. Even with teammate Joshua Palmer (elbow/calf) sidelined Sunday, the 24-year-old wideout played just nine offensive snaps in the contest. Davis' minimal usage in the Chargers' offense will keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into a matchup against the Chiefs in Week 4.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touches against Las Vegas
Davis rushed the ball twice for nine yards in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Davis failed to record a single target in the contest and played just seven of the Chargers' 57 offensive snaps. Buried on the wide receiver depth chart, Davis will likely struggle to see ample opportunities on a consistent basis. Nonetheless, Davis will have another opportunity to step forward in the offense when the Chargers visit the Panthers in Week 2.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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Takes only touch to house
Davis had only one touch in Saturday's 26-19 preseason win over the Cowboys, taking an end-around 70 yards for a touchdown on the Chargers' first play from scrimmage.
Analysis: The 2023 fourth-round pick may have done all he needed to do to secure his spot on the 53-man roster with one carry, as Davis took the handoff from Easton Stick, beat a couple Dallas defenders to the corner and took off down the sideline. Davis figures to be the Chargers' primary kick returner this season, but with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee) both now wearing other uniforms, the team's wide receiver corps has a lot of snaps and targets up for grabs. If players like Joshua Palmer, DJ…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 6:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Hardly used as receiver
Davis caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Chiefs. He also tallied three carries for 17 yards and recorded 69 kick-return yards.
Analysis: Despite all the injuries to Chargers wideouts, the 2023 fourth-round pick was merely a gadget option, as Davis had nearly as many receptions (15) as carries (14) in his pro debut. The speedy target might have been unceremoniously passed over on the depth chart by castoff receivers such as Alex Erickson, Keelan Doss and Jalen Guyton, but Davis did prove to be an effective return man, combining for 760 return yards to go along with one touchdown. Los Angeles' receiving corps could undergo a…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays exclusively special teams
Davis played all 12 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Broncos and returned two kickoffs for 44 yards.
Analysis: For the first time in his 13 appearances this season, Davis failed to take a snap on offense, with the Chargers prioritizing all of Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson and Jalen Guyton ahead of him at receiver. The Chargers will return Joshua Palmer (knee) from injured reserve for Thursday's game in Las Vegas, so Davis is set to drop down another spot on the depth chart. Davis should continue to remain active on game days through his role as the Chargers' top option on kickoff and…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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Limited involvement against Packers
Davis caught his lone target for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Davis operated as the Chargers' No. 4 wide receiver, playing just seven of the 65 offensive snaps Sunday. The rookie's utilization leaves much to be desired, yet he has proven to have the ability to make plays with his impressive speed. Nonetheless, Davis shouldn't be trusted for fantasy purposes when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.
Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays 15 snaps in loss
Davis caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The rookie speedster played a career-high 15 offensive snaps in what became a shootout almost from the word go. One week after registering an 84-yard punt-return touchdown, Davis ripped off a nice 27-yard kickoff return and now has four games with at least a combined 30 return yards. The lack of playing time will make it difficult to roster the rookie even in deeper fantasy leagues, but he's clearly a playmaker for an offense that has been inconsistent at times this year.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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First career punt return TD
Davis did not record a yard on his lone reception in Monday's 27-6 win over the Jets, but he did return a 87-yard punt return to open the scoring in the first quarter.
Analysis: Davis only played offensive snaps as the Jets' offense barely put up a fight. The rookie did kick off the scoring for the Chargers on the second punt of the game, returning it 87 yards for a massive special teams touchdown. It's clear the electric speedster can be a gamechanger when he has the ball, but to this point he's hardly been utilized by the offense.
Published: Tue, Nov 7 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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Draws two targets in win
Davis caught his two lone targets for four yards Sunday in the Chargers' 30-13 win over the Bears.
Analysis: One week after having multiple running plays schemed for him, Davis wasn't unlocked in a contest that became uncompetitive quickly. With just nine offensive snaps Sunday and only 11 the week prior, it's hard to suggest the 23-year-old has much fantasy value save for deeper leagues.
Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Gets multiple carries in loss
Davis carried the ball three times for 14 yards and also caught one of his two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: The Chargers ran a number of plays specifically for Davis, somewhat ironic given the team has failed to get 2023 first-round pick, Quentin Johnston, more involved in the gameplan. Davis, a fourth-round pick from this past draft class, has plenty of speed, but it's hard to imagine his current role expanding tremendously unless injuries strike multiple players ahead of him.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Barely plays Monday
Davis went without a target while playing two of the Chargers' 73 snaps on offense in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: In the Chargers' previous game Week 4 versus the Raiders, Davis logged 12 snaps and recorded two catches for 16 yards, but he saw his already limited playing time take a hit coming out of the team's bye week. He finished fifth among Chargers receivers in snaps Monday, with practice-squad call-up Keelan Doss finishing ahead of him. Even with Mike Williams (knee) out for the season, Davis doesn't look as though he'll be much more than a depth option at receiver, though the fourth-round rookie out…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Not much increase in playing time
Davis caught both of his targets for 16 yards in the 24-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Davis didn't see a significant snaps bump with Mike Williams (knee) out, as he played just 16 snaps compared to Quentin Johnston's 33. The speedy rookie will have a situational role as a field stretcher moving forward, but it's hard to imagine Davis operating as anything more unless another injury occurs atop the depth chart.
Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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Plays only three offensive snaps
Davis caught his lone reception for five yards in Sunday's 36-34 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: The speedy rookie played just three total offensive snaps, significantly fewer than projected No. 4 target Joshua Palmer (55 snaps). Davis will likely be an electric special-teams returner for the Chargers, but at least based off his performance Week 1, he won't have a significant impact offensively.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Thrills with return TD
Davis brought in both targets for 21 yards, returned one kickoff for 17 yards and ran back two punts for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 34-17 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night.
Analysis: The blazing-fast rookie made his mark with an 81-yard punt return touchdown at just under the 10-minute mark of the second quarter to snap a 7-7 tie. Davis was also efficient on his pair of receptions, and the fact that both Joshua Palmer (undisclosed) and Jalen Guyton (PUP-knee) were sidelined in addition to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams being idle certainly helped up open opportunities for him on offense. Davis' next chance to make a case for a roster spot comes in a home preseason matchup…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 9:33pm by Rotowire.com
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