- Ray Davis
- #22
- Team BUF
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Five carries in Week 16
Davis rushed five times for 12 yards and caught his lone target for 17 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Davis was on the field for just 14 of the Bills' 59 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Buffalo running back behind Ty Johnson (23) and James Cook (21). Barring an injury to either Cook or Johnson, Davis will continue to be an unreliable fantasy option going forward. The Bills will host the Jets in Week 17.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 6:36am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone against Detroit
Davis rushed seven times for 15 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Davis scored his second receiving touchdown of the 2024 campaign in Week 15, bringing him to five total touchdowns so far this season. The rookie running back played just 18 of the Bills 70 offensive snaps, but he was able to make the most of his limited opportunities in the contest. Going forward, Davis is likely to continue to share playing time with Ty Johnson behind starter James Cook. For that reason, Davis remains an unreliable fantasy option barring an injury to Cook. The Bills host the…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 12:38am by Rotowire.com
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Non-factor in loss
Davis didn't receive any carries or draw any targets while playing 13 snaps on offense in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Davis went without a touch for the first time all season, with the rookie running back working behind both James Cook (27 snaps) and Ty Johnson (21). Despite the lack of opportunity at the moment, Davis remains a valuable insurance policy in the event Cook misses time down the stretch.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in lopsided win
Davis rushed 11 times for 63 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for four yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Davis was involved early, scoring a five-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter, but most of his yardage came later in the game after the result was no longer in doubt. James Cook (14 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown) paced Buffalo's backfield as usual, but Davis benefited from a run-heavy game plan in snowy conditions. Davis will continue to work as the team's No. 2 running back behind Cook in Week 14 against the Rams.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Five carries in Week 11
Davis rushed five times for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Davis was minimally involved in the Bills game plan against the Chiefs, as the rookie running back continued to operate in a limited role. The 25-year-old played just 15 of the Bills' 73 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Buffalo running back behind Ty Johnson (33) and James Cook (27). Davis remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes while Cook is healthy. The Bills head into a Week 12 bye before hosting the 49ers on Dec. 1.
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 8:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Handles three carries in win
Davis rushed three times for six yards in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Davis was minimally involved in Sunday's contest, as the rookie running back was on the field for just 11 of the Bills' 74 offensive snaps while starter James Cook played 41 snaps. As long as the latter remains healthy, the 25-year-old Davis should continue to see limited usage out of Buffalo's backfield. Davis is best viewed as solid insurance policy behind Cook going forward. The Bills will host the Chiefs in Week 11.
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets free for 63-yard receiving TD
Davis rushed four times for 20 yards while catching both of his targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Most of Davis' production came on a 63-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. He finished third among Bills running backs in rushing yards behind James Cook (10 carries for 44 yards) and Ty Johnson (three carries for 23 yards). Cook will likely continue to lead Buffalo's backfield in touches as long as he's healthy, so while Davis has flashed promising skills as both a rusher and a pass catcher, the rookie fourth-round pick's short-term fantasy value is capped by a lack of opportunities.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role in easy win
Davis had six carries for 29 yards and was not targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 31-10 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: After two weeks of big production -- which probably came at a cheap value in the fantasy world -- the fourth-round rookie took a clear back seat Week 8 while starter James Cook ran wild over the Seattle defense for 133 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Davis did see action on 22 percent of the offensive snaps for the second straight week, but no matter how well Davis has been performing, this is a good reminder that this is not a timeshare in Buffalo. At the very least, Davis has used…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in win
Davis rushed five times for 41 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Davis' touchdown came with just under two minutes left in the contest, when the game was already out of hand. The rookie running back has now hit paydirt twice this season while rushing for 213 yards on 51 carries (4.2 YPC). Teammate James Cook made his return Week 7 after missing the previous game with a toe injury, and in doing so, reclaimed his role as the Bills' top option out of the backfield. Though Davis could see his role increase in Buffalo's offense as the season goes on, he holds the…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Active versus Titans
Davis (calf) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: After being added to the Bills' injury report Thursday, when he was limited due to a calf injury, Davis remained limited Friday before being deemed questionable for the contest, while fellow running back James Cook (toe) didn't carry a Week 7 injury designation. With his availability versus Tennessee confirmed, Davis (who carried 20 times for 97 yards and caught all three of his targets for 55 yards while filling in for an injured Cook versus the Jets this past Monday) is in line to move back…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Status in question for Sunday
Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Davis didn't make an appearance on the Bills' Week 7 practice report until Thursday, when he was limited due to a calf injury. He maintained that activity level Friday, and his ensuing designation leaves his status up in the air for Sunday. Coach Sean McDermott intimated as much earlier Friday, telling WGR 550 Buffalo that he wasn't sure if the rookie fourth-round pick will be available this weekend. Meanwhile, James Cook (toe) practiced fully Thursday and Friday and has been cleared to return,…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Status uncertain for Week 7
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Davis (calf) will be limited in practice but that Buffalo is uncertain about his availability for Sunday's game against the Titans, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Davis sounds like a possible game-time decision for Sunday's home game, while James Cook resumed practicing as a full participant Thursday and appears set to reclaim his lead role versus Tennessee. Coming off a performance against the Jets in which he posted 152 yards from scrimmage, Davis could have the momentum to push for a larger backfield role, his health pending. He seems destined to carry a questionable designation into the weekend, but final clarity on his status likely will arrive…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report
Davis (calf) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: While Davis was added to the Bills' Week 7 injury report Thursday, James Cook (toe) -- who was inactive for Monday's 23-20 win over the Jets -- returned to a full practice. With Cook poised to reclaim his lead role in Buffalo's backfield Sunday against the Titans, Davis, if he's available, is on track to work in a complementary role this weekend after rushing 20 times for 97 yards and catching all three of his targets for 55 yards while filling in for Cook versus New York.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge game on MNF
Davis rushed 20 times for 97 yards and caught all three of his targets for 55 yards in Monday's 23-20 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Davis emerged as the Bills' top running back sans starter James Cook (toe) in Monday's narrow victory. The 24-year-old Davis wound up out-touching fellow backup Ty Johnson by 19 combined looks in absence of Buffalo's starter. Davis would make sense as the hot waiver add for fantasy managers, but Cook's toe injury requires monitoring for activation prior to a home matchup against the Titans in Week 7.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal usage in loss
Davis caught one of his two targets for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Davis was barely involved in Sunday's contest, playing just two of the Bills' 61 offensive snaps. The rookie running back failed to see a single carry for the first time this season. Davis' minimal involvement makes him nothing more than a handcuff to James Cook going forward. The 24-year-old will hope to be expand his usage in Week 6 when the Bills visit the Jets.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 1:47am by Rotowire.com
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Handles seven carries in Week 4
Davis rushed seven times for 11 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Davis played just 10 of the Bills' 59 offensive snaps in the contest, behind both James Cook (33) and Ty Johnson (11). In addition, Sunday's game marked the first time in which Davis didn't record a reception. Though the rookie is the clear handcuff to James Cook, the Kentucky product holds little standalone value for fantasy. Davis will look to get more involved in Week 5 when the Bills visit the Texans.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:01am by Rotowire.com
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Scores in blowout win
Davis carried seven times for 22 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for one yard in Monday's 47-10 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: The fourth-round rookie scored his first NFL touchdown in the lopsided win. Davis continues to share backup duties behind star running back James Cook with veteran Ty Johnson, but either could have the opportunity to solidify himself in the No. 2 role as the season progresses. The job would offer huge upside if Cook were to be sidelined at any point, and Davis looks to be the more appealing back to stash in fantasy leagues over Johnson due to his short-yardage usage. Davis scored on a nice…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Gets nine carries in win
Davis rushed nine times for 29 yards and brought in his only target for minus-1 yard in the Bills' 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Analysis: Davis finished with just two fewer carries than top back James Cook, although game script did have a modest part to play in that. However, it's worth noting Davis logged his first three carries on Buffalo's fourth possession in the second quarter, already matching the total he'd received in all of the Week 1 win over the Cardinals. Davis is trusted enough to serve as Cook's primary backup, and he could once again fill a solid complementary role in a Week 3 home matchup against the Jaguars on…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Handles three carries in Week 1
Davis carried three times for 13 yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Davis played just six of the Bills' 62 offensive snaps in his regular-season debut. Meanwhile, starter James Cook was on the field for 38 snaps with Ty Johnson involved on 14 snaps in the contest. The rookie running back was minimally involved in his first game, yet his development over the course of the season should afford him more opportunities. At 5-foot-8, 220 pounds, Davis profiles as a strong, short-yardage option in Buffalo's backfield. The Kentucky product will look to get more…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 10 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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