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@NYG: #29 vs opposing RB - 25.84 FPA

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  • Lands on IR

    The Cowboys placed Davis (eye/calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Davis was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants due to eye and calf injuries that he sustained against the Commanders on Christmas Day. Both Davis and Javonte Williams (shoulder) were placed on injured reserve, which corresponded with the Cowboys activating Josh Butler (knee) from the reserve/PUP list and Phil Mafah (shoulder) from injured reserve. Davis will finish the 2025 season with 52 carries for 250 yards and two touchdowns along with two catches (on five targets) for 16 yards.

    Published: Sat, Jan 3 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 18

    Davis (eye/calf) and Javonte Williams (neck/shoulder) have been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Davis reportedly still can't see well after taking a blow to the eye during last week's win over Washington. He finished the game with 20 carries for 103 yards, both career highs, arguably making him the favorite for the No. 2 RB role in Dallas next year. Williams is scheduled for free agency, but the Cowboys likely will re-sign him or pursue a replacement. The 27-year-old Davis has some parallels to Rico Dowdle, who also lingered around the Dallas roster and practice squad for years before…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 2 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice again Thursday

    Davis (calf/eye) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It's the second straight DNP to begin Week 18 prep for Davis, who rumbled for 103 yards on 20 carries against Washington on Christmas Day after No. 1 RB Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) departed early. Williams has also been held out of practice the first two days this week, so the Cowboys' backfield could be severely depleted for the season finale against the Giants on Sunday. If neither Davis nor Williams is able to suit up in that game, Jaydon Blue figures to take on lead-back duties.

    Published: Thu, Jan 1 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice

    Davis (calf/eye) didn't practice Wednesday, while fellow Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) isn't listed on the Week 18 injury report.

    Analysis: Davis took 20 carries for 103 yards in last Thursday's win over Washington, taking over as the lead back after Williams left with a shoulder injury (for the second straight week). Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Davis would be a limited participant Wednesday due to an eye injury suffered toward the end of the Week 17 win, but it turns out Davis didn't practice at all. Williams, on the other hand, is off the injury report and thus likely to play, though it's possible his workload is…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will be limited Wednesday

    Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Davis (eye) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Davis and starting running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) will both be listed as limited on Dallas' first injury report of Week 18, potentially paving the way for rookie Jaydon Blue to get involved on offense during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Williams having been forced out early versus Washington on Christmas Day in Week 17, Davis went off for 103 rushing yards on 20 carries while failing to secure either of his two targets. Davis will stand to handle a…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits century mark Thursday

    Davis carried the ball 20 times for 103 yards and failed to catch either of his two targets in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.

    Analysis: Javonte Williams (shoulder) was knocked out of the game early, and with Dallas taking a 24-10 lead into the second half, Davis saw a hefty workload as the team worked to burn the clock. It was the first 100-yard game of the fourth-year back's career -- his previous high was 47 yards, set in Week 13 this season -- and the carry volume also doubled his prior high. There's no indication yet how serious Williams' shoulder injury is, but with nothing on the line in a Week 18 clash with the Giants…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 25 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight carries in Week 16 loss

    Davis gained 23 yards on eight carries in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old running back saw exactly eight carries for a second straight game and again picked up little yardage, but this time Davis wasn't able to salvage his fantasy production by getting into the end zone. With the Cowboys eliminated from the playoffs, Javonte Williams could lose some touches over the final two games of the season, but in that scenario rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah (shoulder) would be more likely to pick up the slack than Davis.

    Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in Week 15 loss

    Davis carried the ball eight times for 21 yards and a touchdown and caught two of three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Javonte Williams picked up a shoulder injury on the Cowboys' opening drive that cost him the rest of the first half, and in his absence Davis punched in a one-yard TD in the second quarter. The two backs then split backfield duties after Williams' return to begin the second half. Davis has gotten into the end zone twice in the last three games, but Sunday's 10 touches were a season high, and his fantasy appeal will be low as long as Williams is healthy. If the shoulder issue proves to be a…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 8:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited carries again

    Davis gained six rushing yards on three carries in Thursday's loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: For the fourth straight game, Davis saw either three or four totes while working as the No. 2 back for the Cowboys behind Javonte Williams. Thursday's production was by far his lowest during that stretch, however -- a disappointing showing after he broke free for a 43-yard TD in Week 13. As long as Williams remains healthy, Davis will remain little more than a dart throw for fantasy purposes.

    Published: Sat, Dec 6 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first TD of 2025

    Davis turned three carries into 47 yards and a touchdown during the Cowboys' 31-28 win over the Chiefs on Thursday.

    Analysis: Davis played just nine snaps on offense compared to Javonte Williams' 56, but the former helped give the Cowboys a 17-14 lead in the second quarter with a 43-yard touchdown run. With rookie fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue a healthy scratch for each of Dallas' last four games, Davis appears to be fully entrenched as the RB2 behind Williams, though the latter figures to still serve as the team's workhorse out of the backfield. Davis has logged 10 carries for 91 yards across three games since the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three carries in Week 12 win

    Davis carried the ball three times for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old filled the No. 2 role in the Dallas backfield but was a distant second to Javonte Williams (101 total yards on 22 touches) in workload. Davis has taken seven carries for 44 yards over the last two weeks since moving ahead of rookie Jaydon Blue on the depth chart -- an impressive 6.3 yards per carry -- but his fantasy utility is extremely limited as long as Williams is healthy.

    Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Dallas' active roster

    The Cowboys signed Davis to their active roster off the practice squad Saturday.

    Analysis: Davis logged a season-high 19 percent offensive snap share and turned in campaign-high marks with four carries for 20 yards last Sunday against Las Vegas. He reverted back to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, but Dallas has now decided to sign him to the active roster. Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News speculates that Davis will take on the No. 2 RB role behind Javonte Williams, which is how he had been deployed the past two weeks. Jaydon Blue thus seems marked for third in the RB…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 22 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to practice squad

    Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: The Florida product has operated as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back in each of the team's last two games, rushing five times for 23 yards while rookie Jaydon Blue has been a healthy scratch. It's likely that Davis will return to Dallas' active roster before the team's Week 12 matchup against the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Nov 19 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated ahead of MNF

    Davis was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Davis could be active as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back ahead of rookie Jaydon Blue. The 26-year-old has appeared in three games this season, logging 89 snaps on offense and 275 on special teams. He's carried the ball three times for just six yards.

    Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with Dallas' practice squad

    The Cowboys signed Davis to their practice squad Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Davis was not claimed by another team after Dallas waived him Tuesday, and now he's back with the club's practice squad. With Javonte Williams and rookie fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue currently the only healthy running backs on the 53-man roster, Davis again could become a candidate for elevation after the Cowboys' bye in Week 10.

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets waived

    Dallas waived Davis on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys signed Davis to their active roster Monday ahead of their game versus the Cardinals, but now he's headed to waivers just one day later. He could be a candidate to join back up with Dallas' practice squad if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

    Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Monday while Blue isn't

    Davis is active but fellow RB Jaydon Blue (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Davis was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, and now he and Hunter Luepke will be the options at running back behind starter Javonte Williams. Blue lost a fumble during the Cowboys' Week 8 loss at Denver, so this move appears to be related to performance. In any case, Davis has just two carries for three yards in two previous appearances this season, and he's unlikely to carve too much into Williams' workhorse role Week 9.

    Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed ahead of Monday's game

    The Cowboys signed Davis off their practice squad prior to Monday's game versus the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Davis was eligible to elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad one more time, but Dallas instead elected to make him a permanent member of the 53-man roster ahead of Monday's contest. He'll provide depth at running back behind Javonte Williams and Jaydon Blue but is likely to provide most of his contributions on the Cowboys' special-teams units.

    Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads back to practice squad

    Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Davis was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos, logging two carries for three yards while playing four offensive snaps. Additionally, he was on the field for 20 snaps with the special-teams unit. Davis can be elevated once more this season before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

    Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins active roster

    Davis was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: With Miles Sanders (knee/ankle) and Phil Mafah (shoulder) both on injured reserve, Davis' elevation provides the Cowboys with running-back depth. The Florida product was active for Dallas' Week 7 win over the Commanders, failing to record an offensive stat across 19 total snaps (18 on special teams, one on offense). He's expected to play a similar role in the Week 8 matchup against the Broncos on Sunday.

    Published: Sat, Oct 25 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with practice squad

    Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Davis was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 44-22 win over Washington, failing to record any stats on his only offensive snap. The running back was also on the field for 18 snaps on special teams, recording two tackles on kick coverage and one on punt coverage. Davis is eligible to be elevated two more times before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

    Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated for Week 7

    The Cowboys elevated Davis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

    Analysis: Davis opted to stay in Dallas as a member of the team's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. He'll be elevated to the active roster for the first time this season, and he will provide help on special teams and backfield depth behind Javonte Williams and Jaydon Blue for Sunday's NFC East tilt against the Commanders.

    Published: Sat, Oct 18 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Cowboys' practice squad

    Davis was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

    Analysis: Davis cleared waivers after being let go Tuesday, and he will now stick around Dallas as a member of the team's practice unit. The running back didn't appear in a regular-season game with the team in 2024 after three appearances the year before, so he'll look to earn an elevation again in 2025.

    Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits waivers

    The Cowboys waived Davis on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Davis began the offseason signing a reserve/future deal with the Cowboys, then after being cut by the team late April, he got a chance to re-sign early August and provide preseason depth. He spent time on the team's practice squad last season and could be a candidate to re-sign there again.

    Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Links back up with Cowboys

    Davis signed a contract with the Cowboys on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Davis gives the Cowboys additional depth at running back while Miles Sanders (knee) and Jaydon Blue (heel) recover from injuries. Despite the short turnaround before Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams, Davis may see some action, as he should have a quicker learning curve after spending last season on Dallas' practice squad.

    Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Departs Dallas

    The Cowboys waived Davis on Wednesday.

    Analysis: The Florida product signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys in early January after spending the entire 2024 season on the team's practice squad. However, it now appears Dallas has decided to move in another direction. Davis last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023, playing 45 special-teams snaps across three contests.

    Published: Wed, Apr 30 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Dallas

    The Cowboys signed Davis to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Davis spent the entire 2024 regular season on the Cowboys' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August. He wasn't elevated to the active roster for a single game, but he'll stick around in Dallas and participate in offseason training programs to compete for a roster spot for the 2025 campaign.

    Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticking around in Dallas

    Davis signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys opted to keep Deuce Vaughn on the initial 53-man roster behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. Dallas also signed sign Dalvin Cook to the practice squad Wednesday, and he could be added to the active roster ahead of Week 1. Davis will have a chance to be elevated to the game-day roster should any of the aforementioned running backs miss any time.

    Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Dallas

    The Cowboys waived Davis on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Davis appeared in three regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 while spending most of the season on the practice squad. He entered training camp battling Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a backup running back role behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott. Davis didn't get a lot of opportunities across his three preseason outings, finishing with 18 carries for 60 yards while adding three catches on seven targets for 18 yards. Assuming he clears waivers, Davis could look to remain in Dallas…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets start in preseason finale

    Davis carried the ball five times for 28 yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.

    Analysis: Davis got the start once again in the backfield due to Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott sitting out, but he quickly yielded snaps to Deuce Vaughn and eventually Royce Freeman. Which of those backs will claim depth roles on the RB depth chart remains unclear, but Davis at least didn't seem to hurt his chances with a solid, if abbreviated, performance Saturday.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets first RB touch Saturday

    Davis rushed five times for 14 yards and returned one kickoff for 14 yards in the Cowboys' 27-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday night.

    Analysis: Davis was the first Cowboys running back to log a touch with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle sitting out, but he found limited success during his time on the field. Davis did not record any rush attempts or receptions last season after carrying 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown and recording six receptions in his rookie 2022 campaign, and he's battling the likes of Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a reserve running back spot with one preseason game remaining.

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 10:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs reserve/future deal

    The Cowboys signed Davis to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Davis spent the entirety of the 2023 season on Dallas' practice squad, getting called up for three games. He played zero offensive snaps but saw 47 on special teams. Both Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle are scheduled to hit free agency in March.

    Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts back to practice squad

    Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Davis played 16 snaps on special teams but didn't record any stats during Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins. The veteran running back has appeared in three games for Dallas this season, but he hasn't yet handled an offensive snap.

    Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated ahead of Sunday

    The Cowboys elevated Davis to their active roster Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The second-year pro is now in line to appear in his third game of the season Sunday, most likely adding depth to Dallas' special teams unit. Over the course of Davis' two appearances this year, he's played a total of 31 snaps (all as a special-teamer).

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to practice squad

    Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.

    Analysis: Davis has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season but has played zero offensive snaps. He's seen 31 on special teams.

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated from practice squad

    Davis was elevated from the practice squad by the Cowboys on Saturday, The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The running back is listed as fourth on Dallas' running back depth chart behind Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn. Davis has played in one game this season but has yet to see an offensive snap.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes back to practice squad

    Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Tuesday.

    Analysis: In his 2023 debut, Davis recorded 14 snaps, all on special teams. As long as Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn remain healthy, Davis' path to carries is essentially nonexistent.

    Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated for Monday's game

    Davis has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: This marks Davis' first elevation of the season, with the running back in line to provide the team with another Week 6 depth behind top back Tony Pollard. During the 2022 season, Davis carried 38 times for 161 yards and a TD while adding six catches (on seven targets) for 63 yards in 12 games with Dallas.

    Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with Cowboys on practice squad

    Dallas signed Davis to the practice squad Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Davis couldn't make the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, but the veteran back will stick around as an emergency reserve option on the practice squad. At one point fantasy managers eyed Davis as the likeliest top backup to Tony Pollard, but Dallas instead seems set to roll out Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn as depth options, with Ronald Jones (suspension) out the first two games of the regular season.

    Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut loose by Dallas

    The Cowboys cut Davis on Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Davis appeared to be a favorite for the second-string job at one point earlier this offseason but instead tumbled down the depth chart throughout summer. The Cowboys have minimal experience behind Tony Pollard in the backfield, with their initial 53-man roster otherwise showing Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle, plus undrafted fullback Hunter Luepke. Even if there's some rearranging before Week 1, all signs point to Pollard getting a lot of touches in a Sept. 10 season opener against the Giants.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Additional 10 carries

    Davis carried the ball 10 times for 42 yards in Saturday's 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: None of Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle or Deuce Vaughn played in the contest, leaving Davis as the second back to take the field. Davis worked behind fullback Hunter Luepke, though he still managed to put together his best performance of the preseason on the strength of a 13-yard run. The emergence of Vaughn this preseason hasn't done Davis any favors, and he seems to have tumbled to the bottom of the running back depth chart in Dallas.

    Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid production in preseason loss

    Davis rushed eight times for 32 yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards in the Cowboys' 22-14 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.

    Analysis: Davis tied Rico Dowdle, who was the first Cowboys back to log a touch, for the team lead in carries and was second to him in rushing yards during what was a productive night for both backs. The second-year pro was exponentially better on the ground than during a preseason-opening loss to the Jaguars in which he netted only four yards on three carries; however, Dowdle's own solid night likely leaves the two very close in their job battle for a backup role heading into next Saturday night's…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 11:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in spot start

    Davis was the first running back to see action for Dallas on Saturday, but he struggled to the tune of four yards on three carries and four receptions for 19 yards in a preseason loss to Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Davis is looking to secure the backup role behind Tony Pollard (ankle) this preseason, so this rough outing will not help his case -- especially after Deuce Vaughn (eight carries for 50 yards and a TD) dominated when it was his turn to take the field, and even Rico Dowdle (54 scrimmage yards on nine touches) was more productive. Davis will need to rebound quickly against the Seahawks on Saturday if he wants to lock down the top reserve role in an exciting ground attack in Dallas.

    Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 11:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No competition incoming

    Davis appears set to head into Week 1 as the backup to Tony Pollard in the Cowboys backfield, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy refuted the idea the team might bring in Ezekiel Elliott or another veteran back in the wake of Ronald Jones' two-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drugs violation. Davis made a positive impression as a rookie in 2022 in limited action, averaging 4.2 yards per carry on 38 totes, and he'll likely battle Jones for the No. 2 role behind Pollard once Jones is reinstated. Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle are the other depth options in the Dallas backfield.

    Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 7:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Provides solid depth as rookie

    Davis carried the ball 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown and caught six of seven targets for 63 yards over 12 games in the 2022 regular season.

    Analysis: An undrafted rookie out of Florida, Davis made an impression in camp and began the season on the practice squad before taking over the No. 3 RB spot on the Dallas depth chart after Rico Dowdle (ankle) was lost for the year in October. Davis scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 12 against the Colts, but his best performance came with Tony Pollard (ankle) sidelined in Week 17, when the rookie turned 12 touches into 62 yards against a stingy Titans run defense. Both Pollard, an unrestricted free…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 28 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Five carries in finale

    Davis carried the ball five times for 19 yards in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.

    Analysis: The Cowboys offense ended the regular season with a whimper and scored only six points, while Davis' 19 rushing yards actually tied for the team lead. Heading into a wild-card round matchup with the Buccaneers, the undrafted rookie out of Florida remains firmly behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard on the depth chart, and Davis might only see action Monday if things have gone very well -- or very poorly -- for Dallas.

    Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid with expanded workload

    Davis rushed 10 times for 39 yards and brought in both targets for 23 yards in the Cowboys' 27-13 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Davis ended up being much more efficient than backfield mate Ezekiel Elliott, who gained just 39 yards on his 17 carries, albeit while also scoring a touchdown. The undrafted rookie's carry total was a career high, as were his rushing and receiving yardage tallies. Even if Tony Pollard (thigh) garners active status for the Week 18 road matchup against the Commanders a week from Sunday, Davis could still have a role in that game if the Cowboys limit the workload of their top two backs in that…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be busy Thursday

    Davis is in line to serve as the top backup to Ezekiel Elliott in Thursday's game against the Titans with Tony Pollard (thigh) listed as questionable but set to be inactive for the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Elliott and Pollard have worked in a fairly equitable timeshare over the past six weeks when both backs have been available, but with Pollard sitting out Week 17, look for Elliott to occupy a larger portion of the backfield work, at least during the first half of the contest. However, with most sportsbooks listing the Cowboys as two-touchdown favorites against a Titans squad that will be breaking in a new starting quarterback (Joshua Dobbs) and resting several key players in a game that doesn't…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first career TD

    Davis carried the ball three times for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 54-19 rout of the Colts.

    Analysis: Seeing action late in the fourth quarter during garbage time with the game well in hand, Davis wrapped up the scoring with a 23-yard TD scamper. It was the rookie's first career touchdown in the NFL, but it may not be his last this season as the Cowboys' high-powered offense could run up the score against more opponents, including the lowly Texans in Week 14.

    Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine touches in Sunday's rout

    Davis carried the ball seven times for 13 yards and caught two of three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: The Cowboys had plenty of garbage-time snaps to go around, and Davis wound up nearly matching the season-high 10 touches he saw Week 8 when Ezekiel Elliott was sidelined. Both Elliott (47 total yards, two TDs) and Tony Pollard (189 total yards, two TDs) were very productive Sunday and remain entrenched in the backfield, so Davis should fall back into a pure depth role for Dallas' Thanksgiving game against the Giants, assuming the final score is a little bit closer than it was against the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Performs well in backup role

    Davis rushed five times for 38 yards and was not targeted in Sunday's 31-28 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: Ezekiel Elliott (knee) was unable to suit up coming out of the bye, so Davis got another shot to back up Tony Pollard. The undrafted rookie was far more effective this time around (7.6 YPC) after struggling with twice as many touches last week. Zeke's status for next Sunday's tilt against Minnesota is still uncertain, but Davis would need both of the Cowboys' starting running backs to be sidelined to generate value in standard leagues.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 11:29pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
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2NYG,
W 40-37
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3@CHI,
L 14-31
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4GB,
Tie, 40-40
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5@NYJ,
W 37-22
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6@CAR,
L 27-30
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7WAS,
W 44-22
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8@DEN,
L 24-44
3----0.30
9ARI,
L 17-27
3----0.30
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11@LV,
W 33-16
20----2.00
12PHI,
W 24-21
24----2.40
13KC,
W 31-28
471---10.70
14@DET,
L 30-44
6----0.60
15MIN,
L 26-34
21116--11.70
16LAC,
L 17-34
23----2.30
17@WAS,
W 30-23
103----10.30
18@NYG,
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