- Isaiah Davis
- #32
- Team NYJ
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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First TD of 2025 among nine carries
Davis rushed nine times for 58 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Breece Hall (12 carries for 23 yards) played below his usual standards, allowing Davis to take on a larger role. Davis set a season high for carries and made the most of his added opportunities, with a 24-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter marking the backup running back's first score of the season. Hall will remain the Jets' lead back if healthy heading into a Week 16 road game against the Saints.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touches in Week 14
Davis rushed twice for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: One of Davis' two carries went for 19 yards, marking his second-longest run of the season. Breece Hall led the backfield as usual for the Jets with 14 carries, and Davis is expected to be limited to a change-of-pace role again in Week 15 at Jacksonville.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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No carries or catches in win
Davis didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Davis didn't register a rushing attempt and was targeted just once while Breece Hall led Jets running backs with 19 carries and two targets. As long as Hall's healthy, Davis is unlikely to earn many touches in Week 14 against the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays quiet in Week 12 loss
Davis rushed four times for seven yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: As usual, Davis didn't get many opportunities behind Breece Hall, who turned 20 touches into 119 scrimmage yards. Hall lost a fumble near the goal line but led the team in both rushing and receiving yards, so Hall isn't in much danger of seeing his role reduced in Week 13 against the Falcons.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 7:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touches in Thursday's loss
Davis rushed twice for 11 yards and didn't catch his only target in Thursday's 27-14 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: It looks like Davis' role will remain limited as long as Breece Hall is healthy, even though Davis flashed decent production earlier in the season while Hall was playing through a knee injury. Davis has exceeded five touches in a game only once this season heading into the Jets' Week 12 road game against the Ravens.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Four touches in Week 10 win
Davis rushed three times for 10 yards and caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Breece Hall took on a workhorse role, churning out 125 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 22 touches. The rest of the team combined for only 44 rushing yards and 12 receiving yards, so the Jets understandably were loath to take Hall off the field. Davis was on the field for just 14 of 49 offensive snaps, while Hall played 35. It looks like Davis' breakout Week 8 outing was an outlier, and he's back to his previous role as the distant No. 2 option behind Hall heading into Thursday's game against…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Career-best outing in Week 8 win
Davis rushed seven times for 65 yards and caught all five of his targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals. He also caught a two-point conversion.
Analysis: Davis hadn't previously recorded more than 67 scrimmage yards in a regular-season game but stepped up Sunday in a larger change-of-pace role behind Breece Hall, who had been bothered by a knee injury leading up to the game. The 2024 fifth-round pick broke off a career-long 50-yard run in the third quarter, accounting for most of Davis' production on the ground. Hall was fresh enough to take over in the fourth quarter with three total touchdowns, one of which Davis followed up by catching a…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Two carries, two catches in Week 7
Davis rushed twice for 10 yards and caught two of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Davis continues to see modest usage as the top backup to Breece Hall in Braelon Allen's (knee) absence. Davis' role will likely remain limited in Week 8 against the Bengals, regardless of whether the Jets move forward with Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor under center.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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Three touches in Week 6 loss
Davis rushed twice for two yards and caught his only target for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Davis saw typical backup running back usage, playing on 15 of the Jets' 57 snaps on offense compared to Breece Hall's 42. It would take an injury to Hall for Davis to carve out meaningful fantasy value for the winless Jets.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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Four touches vs. Dallas
Davis rushed once for five yards and caught three of four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: The second-year pro from South Dakota State played a season-high 32 offensive snaps while serving as the Jets' No. 2 running back in Week 5. As expected, Breece Hall handled a majority of New York's backfield work, tallying 155 total yards on 18 touches. Davis has now rushed six times for 32 yards and caught six of nine targets for 52 yards across his first five games of this season. He's expected to play a similar role in the Jets' Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, contributing primarily on…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Moves into No. 2 role
Davis is expected to serve as the Jets' No. 2 running back beginning with Sunday's game against the Cowboys after New York placed Braelon Allen (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Aaron Glenn noted that Allen is expected to miss an estimated 8-to-12 weeks while recovering from what's believed to be an MCL injury, giving Davis an extended runway as the top backup to starter Breece Hall. Through the first four weeks of the season, Davis had used mostly as a third-down back, playing fewer than 35 percent of the offensive snaps in each contest while totaling 27 yards on five carries and 24 yards on three receptions. The Jets signed Khalil Herbert off the Seahawks'…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees more backfield work sans Allen
Davis logged three carries for nine yards, two catches (on as many targets) for 18 yards and 108 kickoff yards on three returns during the Jets' 27-21 loss to the Dolphins on Monday.
Analysis: Davis got his regular work on special teams as a kick returner, but he also logged carries for the first time since Week 1 following Braelon Allen's exit in the second quarter of Sunday's tilt due to a knee injury. Allen was diagnosed with an MCL sprain Tuesday and is expected to go on injured reserve, which puts Davis in position to serve as the Jets' top backup running back behind starter Breece Hall, with Lawrance Toafili being the lone running back on the Jets' practice squad. Davis and the…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns five kickoffs in Week 2
Davis didn't record a rushing attempt and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills. He also returned five kickoffs for 134 yards.
Analysis: Davis continues to function as the third option on the running back depth chart behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. Most of Davis' contributions in the short term will likely come on special teams. Davis has taken over as the primary kickoff returner in the absence of Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) after the Jets waived Xavier Gipson.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touches in Week 1
Davis rushed twice for 18 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Davis worked as a distant third running back behind Breece Hall (19 carries for 107 yards) and Braelon Allen (six carries for nine yards and a touchdown). Barring an injury, Davis is unlikely to earn significant workloads, though he could slowly start to get more touches at Allen's expense if the fellow second-year running back continues to struggle.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Clear of injury report
Davis (ankle) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Davis hurt his ankle in early August and didn't play in either of New York's final two preseason games. However, head coach Aaron Glenn has expressed confidence in Davis' ability to suit up Week 1 against Pittsburgh, and that now seems to be a near certainty given the running back's avoidance of the injury report. Davis is expected to be third in the pecking order behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in the Jets' backfield.
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected back for Week 1
Coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Davis (ankle) is expected to be available for Week 1 against the Steelers on Sept. 7, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Davis didn't play in either of the Jets' final two preseason contests, but it sounds like he's turned a corner in his recovery. The second-year back played 13 snaps in the exhibition opener, rushing six times for 14 yards. He also caught one pass for 11 yards. Davis is expected to open the season as the Jets' RB3 behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
Published: Mon, Aug 25 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play vs. Giants
Davis (ankle) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: Davis has been working through a minor ankle injury, and the 2024 fifth-rounder will be held out of Saturday's exhibition contest to avoid aggravating the issue. If Kene Nwangwu (calf) is also ruled out, Donovan Edwards and Lawrance Toafili would be in line to manage the bulk of backfield carries, assuming Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are limited to the first couple of offensive series. Davis will aim to return to practice next week and be available for the Jets' preseason finale against the…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Managing ankle injury
Davis has an injured ankle that is expected to be minor, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Davis played in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers and rushed six times for 14 yards while adding one catch on his only target for 11 yards. The second-year running back picked up an ankle injury sometime during the contest, but coach Aaron Glenn's comments suggest he's not dealing with anything serious. Davis is slated to work as New York's No. 3 RB behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen during the upcoming campaign.
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting more opportunities in camp
Davis has gotten additional reps in practice in the absence of Braelon Allen (knee), Nick Wojton of USA Today Jets Wire reports.
Analysis: Allen sat out Tuesday due to knee soreness, paving the way for Davis to get more opportunities alongside lead back Breece Hall. Davis, Allen and Hall all appear to be locks to make the regular-season roster, with the Jets set to use the same backfield personnel while employing a new offensive scheme under a new coaching staff. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State, Davis had 30 carries for 174 yards and a touchdown, as well as nine catches for…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 31 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Scores two total TDs in rookie year
Davis finished his rookie season with 30 carries for 174 yards and a touchdown, as well as nine catches for 75 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. He also returned nine kickoffs for 232 yards.
Analysis: Davis had just five touches on offense through the Week 12 bye, but the rookie fifth-round pick was more involved down the stretch while showing promising efficiency on the ground. With Breece Hall likely to reprise the lead role in 2025, Davis and fellow 2024 draft pick Braelon Allen will find it difficult to carve out enough touches to be meaningful fantasy contributors, barring a change to the status quo in the Jets' backfield.
Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Four touches in Week 17 loss
Davis rushed three times for 35 yards and caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills. He also had a 29-yard kickoff return.
Analysis: Davis worked behind both Breece Hall (10 carries for 45 yards) and Braelon Allen (six carries for 26 yards). The rookie fifth-round pick out of South Dakota State has shown some promising burst on the ground and good hands as a pass catcher, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and 6.3 yards per target. Davis' touches will likely remain limited in the Week 18 season finale against Miami.
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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Three carries in Week 16
Davis rushed three times for 12 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Breece Hall worked as the clear lead back with 19 touches, while Davis and Braelon Allen got just three apiece. With Hall healthy ahead of a Week 17 trip to Buffalo, Davis doesn't project to get much work.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 16
Davis (back) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Rams, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Despite following an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week, Davis is clear for Week 16 action, while fellow RB Braelon Allen (back) is listed as questionable. At the very least, Davis will be available behind Breece Hall this weekend, but he could have most of the complementary RB reps to himself if Allen is deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice Thursday
Davis (back) was limited at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same goes for fellow RB Braelon Allen (back), with both players also limited Wednesday. Davis likely will need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Rams without an injury designation, but with starter Breece Hall not on the Jets' Week 16 injury report, neither Davis nor Allen have a clear path to ample volume, if available, this weekend.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by back injury Wednesday
Davis was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Davis and Braelon Allen were both limited by back injuries Wednesday. Even if both rookies are cleared for Sunday's game against the Rams, the majority of touches in the Jets backfield will likely go to Breece Hall, who was a full participant Wednesday.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Six touches in Hall's return
Davis rushed five times for 24 yards and caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Davis finished with six touches compared to 11 for Breece Hall in the latter's return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury. Braelon Allen had two touches before exiting due to a back injury. Davis' usage in Week 16 against the Rams will likely be limited if both Hall and Allen suit up, but if Allen sits, Davis could maintain some involvement as a change-of-pace option after scoring twice on 23 touches over the past three games.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps up with Hall hurt
Davis rushed 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown while catching three of six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Davis and Braelon Allen (11 carries for 43 yards) both took on larger roles as Breece Hall (knee) missed a game for the first time this season. Davis' 17-yard touchdown run in the second quarter marked the Jets' first touchdown in Miami since 2021 and gave New York a 10-9 lead. After handling 16 combined carries and targets apiece against Miami, Davis and Allen would likely maintain close an even split in Week 15 against the Jaguars if Hall remains sidelined.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first NFL TD
Davis rushed once for four yards while catching all three of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Davis got more opportunities in practice coming out of New York's Week 12 bye since Breece Hall missed practice reps due to a knee injury. The rookie out of South Dakota State capitalized on the field Sunday, scoring his first NFL touchdown on a four-yard shovel pass in the second quarter. Davis also set a career high with four touches on offense, though that was third-most among Jets running backs behind Hall (12) and Braelon Allen (seven). While Davis showed some promise as a pass catcher in…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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Career-long 12-yard run
Davis rushed once for 12 yards and returned three kickoffs for 69 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Davis has played almost exclusively on special teams in his rookie season, but he got a carry on the final play of this lopsided loss and turned it into the longest offensive play of his young career. The 2024 fifth-round draft pick out of South Dakota State remains behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen on the Jets' backfield depth chart.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 6:45am by Rotowire.com
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Gets first NFL carries
Davis rushed three times for six yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots. He also had a 27-yard kickoff return.
Analysis: After being limited to special-teams work in his first two NFL games, Davis got the first three carries of his NFL career, as the Jets mixed him in after getting some breathing room on the scoreboard. Heading into Week 4 against the Broncos, Davis is a distant third on the team's running back depth chart behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, the latter of whom was selected one round before Davis in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 6:01am by Rotowire.com
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Limited to special teams
Davis didn't record a carry or target in Monday's 32-19 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Davis played exclusively on special teams in his NFL debut, while fellow rookie Braelon Allen backed up Breece Hall and got his first two career touches. It's encouraging that Davis dressed as the Jets' third running back ahead of Israel Abanikanda, but Davis isn't part of New York's game plan on offense at this stage of his career.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 5:55am by Rotowire.com
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First touches Saturday
Davis rushed the ball four times for 14 yards in Saturday's 15-12 preseason win over the Panthers. He added one reception (on one target) for zero yards.
Analysis: Davis looks to be third on the Jets' running back depth chart behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, though he did get the first reps out of the backfield Saturday. His biggest gain of the day came on his opening carry, which went for nine yards. Davis was a strong receiver in his final two years at South Dakota State, a skill set that could help him see the field occasionally on obvious passing downs once the regular season begins.
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 10:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in preseason opener
Davis rushed four times for eight yards and caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders. He added a 29-yard kickoff return and two punt returns for six yards.
Analysis: Davis was the second running back to enter the game for the Jets after fellow rookie Braelon Allen got the start, with Breece Hall resting on the sideline. While Davis didn't do much on the ground, he flashed some decent pass-catching skills and showcased his versatility by contributing on special teams. It's also significant that the 2024 fifth-round draft pick checked into the game before 2023 fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda, who entered in the third quarter and scored a two-yard touchdown…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting first-team snaps
Davis has been receiving steady snaps with the Jets' starting offense during OTAs, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Analysis: Breece Hall's minor lower-body injury has opened up opportunities for Davis, a fifth-round pick, as well as rookie fourth-round pick Braelon Allen. Hughes further revealed that Allen has also made a good early impression, with his receiving work in particular being a pleasant surprise after he had only 275 receiving yards in three seasons as the lead back for Wisconsin. The two rookies seem to be competing with 2023 fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda for the second spot on the depth chart, a…read more
Published: Wed, Jun 5 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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