Ray Davis 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 211 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R4, #128
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.1
- Pos rank
- RB99
- Rostered
- 7%
Week 4 vs. Patriots, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. RBs, neutral
Ray Davis Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB61 last season at 3.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB99 at 0.1 PPR points per game, against 3.8 over 17 games last season (RB61). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 66th of 95 in rushing volume (3.4 carries per game), 67th of 95 in receiving role (0.8 targets per game) and 26th of 95 in efficiency (2.24 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Receiving role is the soft spot. Josh Allen is his quarterback.
He's RB3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Davis spent 2025 buried behind James Cook, drawing just a 14.3% snap share and 58 carries, yet the underlying work held up. He averaged 4.74 yards per attempt, posted a 0.099 EPA per play, and forced enough missed tackles to keep his explosive-run rate north of 15%. The receiving role is real too: 13 targets, 10 grabs, 1.34 yards per route run, and two scores through the air despite a microscopic 2.7% target share. The touchdown variance is the catch, as he reached the end zone only via receptions across a 17-game slate.
His 2024 ceiling, 99.1 fantasy points on 113 carries with three rushing touchdowns, shows what a workload bump unlocks. As the primary backup, Davis is a pure contingency play, going around RB60 at pick 198. He is worth a final-round dart only for Cook managers buying insurance, with standalone value tethered entirely to the starter's health.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.24
- Broken tackles
- 3
- Explosive-run rate
- 15.5%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 11
- Snap share
- 14.3%
- Targets
- 13
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 NE, 16thWk 5 LAR, 25thWk 6 LV, 23rdWk 8 BAL, 15th
- Strong efficiency2.24 yards after contact per carry, 26th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
- Light rushing volume3.4 carries per game, 66th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Rams in Week 5 (25th) and the Raiders in Week 6 (23rd) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Ray Davis Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ray Davis's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ray Davis projects as an efficient depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.24 yards after contact per carry, 26th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His receiving role (0.8 targets per game, 67th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ray Davis's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ray Davis is the RB99 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ray Davis's projected role going forward?
Ray Davis is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Ray Davis get more touches?
Ray Davis's touches are holding steady: 0.0 a game over his last two games against 0.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Ray Davis's fantasy football upside?
Ray Davis's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.3 PPR points (Week 1, RB75) and his efficiency (2.24 yards after contact per carry, 26th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Ray Davis's fantasy value?
Ray Davis's risks: his receiving role (0.8 targets per game, 67th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Rams in Week 5 and the Raiders in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ray Davis's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.