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RB Mike Davis, BAL (1 Viewer)
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fightingillini
Footballguy
That's assuming that Davis is still alive.
His actual floor is six feet under. RIP Mike Davis as a useful fantasy asset.
montana_grizzly_bears
Footballguy
So glad I was able to package him and Amari Cooper for Gaskin (who may be lying on the ground and not 6 feet under like Davis) and Pittman Jr.
To be clear I wasnt expecting RB1 numbers, but I did think I was getting someone I could start as needed with some kind of reasonable floor.
Maybe I was a bit over the top when I said bust of the year, but he really wasnt anything clsoe to what was expected. And he did get the opportunity....
Maybe I was a bit over the top when I said bust of the year, but he really wasnt anything clsoe to what was expected. And he did get the opportunity....
habsfan
Footballguy
Ditto. I think this is equal parts Davis just not doing very much with his touches and the unforeseeable emergence of Patterson. I was gambling on Davis' situation being similar to last year (decent volume based on very little competition for it). I figured addressing the RB situation would be a "next year thing" for Atlanta. The next thing you know, CP is delivering these chunk plays and there's just very little point to handing or throwing it to Davis.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
I think a big part is also Davis just being who we thought he was before last year. Seems like he benefited from a good RB system in Carolina. CMC is incredible no doubt, and his injury replacements clearly can’t replicate his production. But it seems Davis and Hubbard have done so at about, say, a 75% clip, and that’s a lot in fantasy (if not real life) terms.
habsfan
Footballguy
I struggle to call a 5th or 6th round (redraft) pick bust of the year. I'd be a lot more upset if I'd drafted Allen Robinson (for instance) two or three rounds earlier...Back from the dead to siphon carries.
It’s a lock
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
habsfan
Footballguy
I must have overlooked that since he's played in 9 games and it's week 11. The fact his numbers prior to the ankle injury look pretty similar to after it threw me off a little as well.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
It’s cool, bro.… I know a good cover-up artist I can refer you to. He can turn your Mike Davis tattoo into something nicer. The neck area was a bold choice though.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Many of us thought Davis would produce solid RB3 numbers due to opportunity and volume. We were wrong. It happens.
habsfan
Footballguy
I actually have two Mike Davis tattoos. Fortunately my Mike Davis (almost) game worn jersey covers both of them.It’s cool, bro.… I know a good cover-up artist I can refer you to. He can turn your Mike Davis tattoo into something nicer. The neck area was a bold choice though.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Well, Seems I may have been right about Ollison, I was just 12 weeks early. 
Hard to get excited about it with Patterson coming back this week & what sounds like a 3-headed committee, but here’s the latest.
”Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Qadree Ollison has "earned the right for more carries."
Ollison surprisingly took over the Atlanta backfield last Thursday, seeing the same number of snaps as Mike Davis and out-carrying him 9-to-3. This statement suggests that changing of the guard could become permanent. That said, Cordarrelle Patterson appears on track to return this week, and the role behind him has not been exciting for fantasy purposes all season. Even so, Ollison is a priority add this week”
Hard to get excited about it with Patterson coming back this week & what sounds like a 3-headed committee, but here’s the latest.
”Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Qadree Ollison has "earned the right for more carries."
Ollison surprisingly took over the Atlanta backfield last Thursday, seeing the same number of snaps as Mike Davis and out-carrying him 9-to-3. This statement suggests that changing of the guard could become permanent. That said, Cordarrelle Patterson appears on track to return this week, and the role behind him has not been exciting for fantasy purposes all season. Even so, Ollison is a priority add this week”
matuski
Footballguy
He is staying dropped.
I'd rather ride with confidence the likes of J Hasty, Abdullah, and Perine.
Insein
Footballguy
He outscored all 3 of those guys this week. Back to back unimpressive but solid weeks for those who are desperate.
The Frankman
Footballguy
This seems to be insurance for Gus Edwards rather than JK Dobbins.
LawFitz
Footballguy
Faust said:
Both Davises were the wrong Davis.
Kidding. Mike's had a decent career, considering how long the avg RB plays in the league. He has been way more miss than hit for fantasy, though, despite that magical PPG run in Carolina as a homeless McCaffery.
I've generally avoided him all these years. But the Ravens provide great opportunity if somehow he finds himself toting the rock for them in a heavy way - unlikely, but who knows after their RB attrition last year.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Couldn’t it be both? I don’t the Davis is any better than what they trotted out there last year.
Time to fire up this thread again. Mike Davis could be a great start if Dobbins misses the first few games. Per CBSSPORTS, Davis struggled last year, except in 1 metric: avoided tackle rate where he was 5th best at 32.6%.
Can we get some feedback from our Mike Davis expert, @Hot Sauce Guy ?
Can we get some feedback from our Mike Davis expert, @Hot Sauce Guy ?
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
He gets the Jets Week 1. What's not to like? He go for 70 yards, 1 TD, and 3 catches for 17 yards.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
at RB63 supposedly, I'm not sure why you wouldn't take a flyer on him for at least the first few games and can churn the spot later.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Mike Davis 2022 Users Guide:
1. Grab him late. (Optional step 1 - don't draft him at all and skip to step 5.)
2. Hope he has a good week one.
3. Hope ESPN/Yahoo don't post something dumb like "but it's only temporary until JK and Gus come back" in the player notes.
4. Trade him to the worst/dumbest player in your league for someone who underperformed week 1.
5. Enjoy not having Mike Davis on your team.
1. Grab him late. (Optional step 1 - don't draft him at all and skip to step 5.)
2. Hope he has a good week one.
3. Hope ESPN/Yahoo don't post something dumb like "but it's only temporary until JK and Gus come back" in the player notes.
4. Trade him to the worst/dumbest player in your league for someone who underperformed week 1.
5. Enjoy not having Mike Davis on your team.
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
Starting him over Damien Harris Week 1. Anybody can produce in that system, especially with defenses having to account for Lamar Jackson. Jets is too juicy to pass up, they should be leading that game and he could see 16 - 20 touches.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
From a talent standpoint, I don't think Davis is any better than what they trotted out there last season. One big advantage is that he's been there all off-season, whereas the guys last year were brought in right before (and after) the season started. He's also probably a better receiver than Murray & Freeman, too. Davis averaged less than 3 ypc in the preseason.
I don't think Dobbins hasn't participated in any team drills yet. I'd imagine that, even when he does see some game action, he'll be on a snap count. Who knows when Edwards will be back.
So I think Davis will get some play early in the season and is definitely worth a roster spot. Baltimore is going to run the snot out of the ball.
I don't think Dobbins hasn't participated in any team drills yet. I'd imagine that, even when he does see some game action, he'll be on a snap count. Who knows when Edwards will be back.
So I think Davis will get some play early in the season and is definitely worth a roster spot. Baltimore is going to run the snot out of the ball.
The Frankman
Footballguy
People trying to read the tea leaves on who will start vs. the Jets (Davis or Drake). Regardless of who starts, we have had a workable RB blueprint for the Baltimore rushing attack for over 3 years.
One back tends to get 55-60% of the work
One back gets 25-30% of the work
One back gets around 10-ish% (Justice Hill breather role)
Davis is getting one of the Top 2 roles. They have value in this offense (see Devonta Freeman/Latavius Murray last year)
One back tends to get 55-60% of the work
One back gets 25-30% of the work
One back gets around 10-ish% (Justice Hill breather role)
Davis is getting one of the Top 2 roles. They have value in this offense (see Devonta Freeman/Latavius Murray last year)
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
If you drafted LJax you already have the Ravens best RB.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
The difference this year is that Davis has been there for months. Drake hasn't; both Murray and Freeman were signed off of the street 3 minutes before Week 1 kickoff last year. I think Drake is the most dynamic option (unless a light bulb finally turns on for Hill). I just wonder if he's picking up enough for the coaches to trust him. If I had to pick one this week, for FF purposes, I'd play Davis.
Deamon
Footballguy
I need to decide on davis or drake asap. Davis then?
FairWarning
Footballguy
Yes
The Frankman
Footballguy
Did not see them giving him the mop-up role, because no one had the hot hand.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Probably the end of the road for Davis
