Mike Davis Fantasy

The Carolina Panthers will not have running backs Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) or Mike Davis for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Saints. With nothing left to play for in 2020, the Panthers are taking the smart approach and resting their All-Pro running back in McCaffrey, who has played in just three games this year due to injuries. Carolina will be down to their fifth left tackle and third-string running back in Trenton Cannon. Rookies Myles Hartsfield and Rodney Smith are also likely to be mixed in. Needless to say, the Saints Defense will be a popular play streaming unit in fantasy leagues in Week 17. Cannon, 26, has just 10 carries on the season for 33 yards in 13 games for the Panthers. He'll be a hard-to-trust RB3/flex on Sunday against a stiff New Orleans defense.

Dec. 30th • 2:51 PM

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis carried the ball 14 times for 28 rushing yards and a touchdown in a win over the Washington Football team. Davis was overshadowed by teammate Curtis Samuel on the ground, as the wideout paced the team in rushing yards. The veteran back punched in a score from the 1-yard line, but other than that, he disappointed his fantasy managers. If Davis is again the lead back in Week 17, he'll take on a Saints Defense that held him to 1.7 yards per carry in their first meeting.

Dec. 27th • 7:54 PM

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis faces a tough test in Week 16 against the Washington Football Team. Davis has handled 17.8 touches per game in his second stint as the starter- and with Christian McCaffrey (thigh) expected to sit again, the veteran back will be in the lead role once again. Washington has been stingy against the position, as they've allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to halfbacks this season. Davis' workload warrants a start as an RB2, though he's a low-end starting option in Week 16.

Dec. 24th • 4:10 PM