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Bills' Ray Davis: Gets nine carries in win
Ray Davis rushed nine times for 29 yards and brought in his only target for minus-1 yard in the Buffalo Bills' 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.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 Monday, Sept. 23.
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Bills' Ray Davis: Handles three carries in Week 1
Ray Davis carried three times for 13 yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Cardinals.Davis played just six of the Buffalo 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 involved in a Week 2 matchup with the division-rival Dolphins.
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Bills' Ray Davis: Several chunk gains
Ray Davis rushed the ball eight times for 58 yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over the Steelers.Davis didn't manage any snaps with the first-team offense, but he was the next running back into the game following James Cook. After struggling to find rushing lanes in his pro debut against the Bears last week, Davis recorded a long gain of 19 yards, which was supplemented by a pair of eight-yard rushes in his second chance. Davis is competing with Ty Johnson for the primary backup spot in the offense, though the two could coexist as Davis has a frame that should help him excel in short-yardage situations while Johnson is a strong pass catcher.
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Bills' Ray Davis: Receiving salvages tough sledding
Ray Davis carried five times for just two yards and caught three of four targets for 19 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears.No one had much luck for the Buffalo Bills running the ball, as the team averaged just 3.0 yards per carry over 26 team rushes. At least the coaches have to be happy with Davis' ability to snag some passes for decent yardage out of the backfield. The rookie fourth-rounder out of Kentucky is currently battling veteran Ty Johnson for the No. 2 running back role behind James Cook. Johnson returned to practice from a hamstring injury Monday, so expect each of the two players to see meaningful carries during the team's last two preseason games, at which point the depth chart should become more clear. Darrynton Evans and undrafted rookie Frank Gore are also both in the mix.
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Bills' Ray Davis: Second RB into preseason opener
Ray Davis rushed five times for two yards and caught three of four targets for 19 yards in Saturday's 33-6 preseason loss to the Bears.Davis was the second running back in the game for Buffalo after James Cook got the start. Cook and Josh Allen subbed out at the end of the first quarter, but the rest of the starters remained in the game as Davis and Mitch Trubisky checked in. Davis didn't find much running room but showcased some nice pass-catching ability. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Kentucky is competing with Ty Johnson (hamstring) for the backup role behind Cook. Johnson didn't suit up against the Bears but could be ready to return for next Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers.
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Bills' Ray Davis: Competing with Ty Johnson
Ray Davis and Ty Johnson shared first-team reps Sunday when James Cook was absent from practice for personal reasons, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.Buscaglia described it as a "pretty close to even split... with Johnson having the slight edge over Davis." It doesn't sound like either RB made the most of his opportunity; Johnson dropped a would-be TD, and Davis lost a fumble. In any case, Cook returned to practice Monday, with Johnson then exiting early due to an apparent lower-body injury. The main takeaway for now is that Davis and Johnson are competing for the second spot on the depth chart, although it's possible they could have unique/different backup roles given that the rookie is more of a power runner and the veteran more of a speed/receiving threat. The Buffalo Bills drafted Davis in the fourth round, 128th overall, this spring following a prolific college career in which he ran for more than 1,000 yards for three different programs (and played 13-to-16 games at each school).
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Bills' Ray Davis: Buffalo adds fourth-round runner
The Buffalo Bills selected Ray Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 128th overall.Davis (5-foot-8, 211 pounds) might not look big but he's a rugged runner with a dense build and the correct lean for managing traffic in the teeth of the defense, making him surprisingly difficult to get a hold off between the tackles. Davis was a high-volume runner for all of Temple, Vanderbilt and Kentucky at various points, in each case carrying the offense despite getting little or no help from the team around him. Davis' strong anchor is supplemented by at least average athleticism (4.52-second 40-yard dash), and he has the pass-catching skills necessary to make a positive impact on passing downs, so he makes himself a viable option for nearly any play call. Of course, incumbent starter James Cook is one of the NFL's most productive pass-catching backs, so Davis is unlikely to see much usage in that specific capacity with Buffalo, but Davis is likely a better power runner than Cook and could steal some looks in short-yardage situations. If the Bills don't add any other running backs, Davis could enter 2024 as one of the most valuable insurance running backs.
Ray Davis
#22 RB / Buffalo Bills / EXP: 0YRS Height: 5-8 Weight: 220 lb Age: 24 College: Kentucky Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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