Ray Davis

RB · #68

BUF · RB · Age 26

FLEX

Ray Davis's recent spike to a 64% snap share in Week 18 signals potential for increased usage, but his erratic volume over the last four games suggests inconsistency.

Role & volume

Over the past four games, Ray Davis has seen significant variance in his role and volume, with a high of 64% snap share in Week 18 compared to just 9% in Week 15.

Projected role

Despite recent upticks, Davis's projected role remains uncertain due to his inconsistent usage over the last four games, with an average carry share of only 4.7% across that span.

Range (floor–ceiling)

Davis offers a low floor and high ceiling based on recent performances, ranging from just 2.3 PPR points in Week 15 to 25.4 PPR points in Week 18.

Intel may be outdated · updated 43 days ago

Current statusBUF

Our read vs. the market

Beta

Fairly priced — we're in line with the marketIn line

Why

Solid usage productionStrong carry shareAge 26 · peak window

Our view vs Market↑ 20 pts above market

Our view

Market

Thin opportunity share

Our own read · beta — not a trade price.

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (3 flags)

Risk Flags

Blocked Backfield
James Cook led the NFL in rushing in 2025 and remains the entrenched bell-cow; Davis opened 2026 with a single Week 1 carry, and nothing in camp or the depth chart suggests the Bills plan to siphon touches from Cook.
Passing-Down Role Unclear
Davis's receiving usage has been marginal (3% target share, WOPR 0.04 in 2025) and new OC Pete Carmichael has signaled Cook himself may see more receiving work in 2026, which would compete with rather than create room for Davis on passing downs.

Opportunity Flags

Handcuff Value
Cook's workhorse volume (led the NFL in rushing yards in 2025) makes Davis a high-value speculative handcuff — any missed time for Cook would immediately hand Davis a starter's touch share, as seen in his 25.4-point Week 18 explosion last season.

Format Comparison

Ray Davis — Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	1,089	—
PPR SF	916	-173

Format

Value

vs Best

PPR 1QBBest

1,089

—

PPR SF

916

-173