Mike Davis Fantasy

Former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis signed a two-year deal worth $5.5 million on Tuesday with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source. The deal includes $3 million fully guaranteed in Year 1 of the contract. Davis managed to set career-highs in carries (165), catches (59), scrimmage yards (1,015) and touchdowns (eight) in 15 games last season because All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey was injured for most of the year. With both Todd Gurley and Brian Hill being free agents, Davis has the chance to lead Atlanta's backfield in 2021. The 28-year-old could wind up being a high-upside RB2 if he winds up being the Falcons primary ball-carrier next season. There's still a good chance that the Falcons will add to the position in free agency or the upcoming draft, but Davis proved last season that he can help fantasy managers out in a big way with his work last season.

Mar. 23rd • 12:11 PM

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