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Several chunk gains Davis rushed the ball eight times for 58 yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over the Steelers.

Impact 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 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.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ray Davis: "Bringing That Intensity And Energy" Rookie running back Ray Davis addressed the media after the 9-3 win vs the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday August 17th. Topics include: Succ...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Ray Davis makes multiple defenders miss on 19-yard run | Bills at Steelers | Preseason Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis rushes for 19 yards.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Receiving salvages tough sledding 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.

Impact No one had much luck for the 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.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second RB into preseason opener 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Competing with Ty Johnson 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.

Impact 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 Bills drafted Davis in the fourth round this spring, 128th overall, 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).

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE