Malik Davis
Nova has Malik Davis, 266th overall, RB, DAL, Tier 7, -110.8 VORP, 52.1 projected PPR points, 4.3 PPR points per game. Current PPR ADP is 169.6, so Nova is below the room on price.
Editorial preseason rankings are shown separately from directional model projections, VORP, and tiers.
The 2026 Role
Dallas included Davis with Javonte Williams and Hunter Luepke in its initial running-back group. That confirms his place in the opening roster conversation without assigning him a promised weekly workload. Team source, checked September 7.
Our stored 2025 usage sample covers 10 games: 5.2 carries per game; 0.5 targets per game. These describe last season, not a promise of the same 2026 workload.
Our Draft Read
Our editorial board places Malik Davis at RB66 in PPR. The separate directional season projection is 52.1 PPR points. The ranking is draft order, not a claim that this projection has been newly validated. Captured PPR ADP 169.6 overall; ADP describes draft cost, not a positional finish prediction.
Use him as a late bench consideration when running-back contingencies matter more than another reserve receiver. He is less useful when your roster needs immediate, predictable flex production.
What Moves His Value
The upside: He earns meaningful work when Williams rests or becomes the preferred option if more carries open up.
The downside: The offense leaves him a small complementary role, and additional personnel competition limits any increase.
Draft Question
What should change your decision on Malik Davis?
Follow who gets the first meaningful replacement snaps and whether receiving work accompanies carries. Those details determine how useful the contingency actually is.
Compare his current price and positional alternatives on the preseason rankings board.
Malik Davis is Nova's 266th-ranked player overall (RB, DAL), in Tier 7. Nova projects roughly 52 points this season, about 4.34 per game.
He is a reach by Nova's math: the market takes him around pick 170, ahead of Nova's 266.
His fantasy-playoff schedule (weeks 15-17) looks average.
Full preseason budget. Weekly drawdown and pace tracking begin Week 1.
Nova rank by format
| Format | Nova Rank | Tier | VORP |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | 266 (RB66) | T7 | -110.8 |
| Half PPR | 257 (RB63) | T7 | -94.2 |
| Standard | 258 (RB63) | T8 | -77.7 |
| 2QB / Superflex | 269 (RB66) | T8 | -110.8 |
Nova season stat lines12 expected games
| Stat | Nova projection |
|---|---|
| Receiving Yards | 21.4 |
| Receptions | 2.7 |
| Rushing Yards | 272.7 |
| Rushing TDs | 2.2 |
2025 usage profile10 games
PFR advanced (2025)Pro-Football-Reference, regular season
No season futures captured for this player yet. The market board rotates and coverage grows Mon/Wed/Fri.
2025 game logregular season, nflverse weekly stats
| Week | Opp | Stat line | PPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | DAL vs WAS | 0-0-0 rush | 0.0 |
| W8 | DAL vs DEN | 2-3-0 rush | 0.3 |
| W9 | DAL vs ARI | 1-3-0 rush | 0.3 |
| W11 | DAL vs LV | 4-20-0 rush | 2.0 |
| W12 | DAL vs PHI | 3-24-0 rush | 2.4 |
| W13 | DAL vs KC | 3-47-1 rush | 10.7 |
| W14 | DAL vs DET | 3-6-0 rush | 0.6 |
| W15 | DAL vs MIN | 8-21-1 rush, 2-16 rec | 11.7 |
| W16 | DAL vs LAC | 8-23-0 rush | 2.3 |
| W17 | DAL vs WAS | 20-103-0 rush, 0-0 rec | 10.3 |
These answers are generated from the same NovaPredict player page data: Nova Rank, VORP, ADP, probability bands, team context, usage, schedule, and tracked market coverage where available.
What is the AI fantasy football prediction for Malik Davis in 2026?
Nova ranks him No. 266 overall in Tier 7 with a 52-point season budget (4.34 PPR points per game) for the Dallas Cowboys. Full probability bands are not available for this player in the current data run. His bye is Week 14.
Is Malik Davis undervalued or overvalued by AI rankings?
Current PPR ADP is 169.6, around pick 15.02. Nova is lower than the draft room by about 25 picks.
What does NovaPredict project for Malik Davis in PPR leagues?
Nova's PPR view for Malik Davis is 52 season points at 4.34 points per game. His PPR VORP is -110.8, which is the value Nova sees above replacement at RB.
How risky is Malik Davis based on AI probability bands and DNA grade?
He does not have a full DNA grade yet, usually because the NFL sample is too small or rookie-driven. Full probability bands are not available for this player in the current data run.
Should I draft Malik Davis at current ADP?
At ADP 169.6, Malik Davis is priced as a RB on the Dallas Cowboys. Nova is lower than the draft room by about 25 picks. Schedule context: early SOS is 20.8 and playoff SOS is 14.3 on Nova's 1-32 scale.
What team context affects Malik Davis's 2026 fantasy outlook?
Malik Davis is listed with the Dallas Cowboys as a RB. The 2025 usage profile includes 10 games and a 21% snap share, plus a 1% target share and a 17% carry share. Team context matters because nearby Dallas Cowboys fantasy pieces on this board include CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, George Pickens.
What market or injury context should I know for Malik Davis?
No tracked season futures are captured for him yet, so the page leans on Nova ranks, ADP, usage, and outcome bands. Profile note: Nova has Malik Davis, 266th overall, RB, DAL, Tier 7, -110.8 VORP, 52.1 projected PPR points, 4.3 PPR points per game.