Malik Davis vs Ray Davis
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Ray Davis- Experts agree: consensus rank 179 vs 213
- More opportunity: 11% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB59 vs RB68
Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Malik Davis and Ray Davis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Ray Davis holds the edge in expert consensus (RB58 to RB62). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Malik Davis at 69 PPR points (4.1 per game) versus Ray Davis at 65.
Last season Ray Davis carried the heavier workload (11% snap share, 71 touches to Malik Davis's 57), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Ray Davis is the solid pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Davis | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 69 | 65 |
| Points / game | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Games played | 10 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #213 | #179 |
| ADP | - | 222 |
| Positional rank | RB68 | RB59 |
| Snap share | 23% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 11 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 14 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Davis or Ray Davis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Davis or Ray Davis in 2026?
Ray Davis is a solid pick over Malik Davis for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Malik Davis or Ray Davis?
Malik Davis carries the higher 2026 projection at 69 PPR points (4.1 per game), compared with 65 for Ray Davis.
Who is ranked higher, Malik Davis or Ray Davis?
Expert consensus ranks Ray Davis (RB58) ahead of Malik Davis (RB62) for 2026.
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