Ray Davis

Ray Davis enters the 2026 fantasy season as a clear backup in Buffalo, with the latest outlook pointing to him remaining the primary handcuff behind James Cook. That role keeps him on the fantasy radar, but it also means his value is heavily tied to Cook’s health and usage rather than to a steady standalone workload.

His 2025 production was modest, as he finished with 275 rushing yards, 86 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, which translated to RB61 in PPR formats. FantasyPros also notes that Davis is still under contract with the Bills and is likely to open 2026 as the No. 2 running back, which is important because there is no indication from the recent sources that he has been traded, signed elsewhere, or cut.

The appeal is straightforward: if James Cook misses time, Davis could become a strong short-term fantasy starter in a productive offense. Buffalo’s offense gives him better upside than a typical backup, and his Week 18 explosion of 151 rushing yards and a touchdown is a reminder that he can produce when given volume.

For drafts, Davis is best treated as a late-round stash in deeper leagues or as a direct handcuff for Cook managers rather than a player you need to target aggressively. In standard leagues with shallow benches, he is more of a contingency play than a weekly lineup option, but in deeper formats he remains one of the more logical upside backups to roster because his path to relevance is clear and tied to one of the league’s better offensive environments.

Updated 06/08/2026