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The Jacksonville Jaguars believe that new wide receiver Gabe Davis can do a lot of different things in their offense in 2024. "Gabe is, to me, like a Swiss Army knife. He can obviously run routes, the guy is right around 81-82 targets a year for the last four years if you average them out. He's a big part of the offense in Buffalo," head coach Doug Pederson said about Davis. The 25-year-old averaged 87 targets the last two years in Buffalo and caught 163 passes for 2,730 yards (26.7 yards per catch) and 27 touchdowns in four years with the Bills. With Calvin Ridley now with the Titans, the Jags will have to make up for the 136 targets he drew in 2023. Davis has big-play ability, but he'll be competing for targets with Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Evan Engram and probably is going to be a boom-or-bust fantasy wideout again in 2024 with his new team.
Apr 3, 2024 2:02 PM EST
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis is signing what is expected to be a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. This will officially close the book on the Jaguars re-signing Calvin Ridley, who is also a free agent this offseason. In Jacksonville, Davis will join Christian Kirk and Zay Jones in starting three-wide sets, giving him plenty of fantasy upside. However, the 24-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Bills in 2020 out of Central Florida is as boom-or-bust as they come for fantasy purposes, and that probably isn't going to change much in his new home. Davis missed both of Buffalo's playoff games and finished the regular season with 45 receptions for 746 yards and a career-high tying seven touchdowns. He has scored at least six TDs in each of his four NFL seasons, but consistency has been an issue and he has a tendency to disappear completely.
Mar 11, 2024 1:30 PM EST
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis could be pushed off the roster this offseason, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. The Bills have long been admirers of Davis' talent, but he's likely to receive the biggest contract of any Bills free agent in March, and he's already stated he intends to test the open market. He's only 25, and it wouldn't be a surprise if Davis received a deal topping what Jakobi Meyers got last offseason ($11 million APY). The hefty price tag, coupled with Davis' on-field inconsistency in 2023, is expected to push him off the roster in 2024. Davis failed to provide the big-play option opposite Stefon Diggs that Buffalo needed late in the year. He finished with seven touchdowns but disappeared more often than not and didn't even play in either of the team's two playoff games due to a knee injury.
Feb 22, 2024 10:12 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis said he expects to reach free agency in March. He also said he'd be open to re-signing with the Bills, but also noted how the whole 2023 season went "and there was nothing" in terms of extension talks. Davis missed both of the team's playoff games due to a sprained PCL he suffered in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and disappeared far too frequently during the regular season for the Bills to be thrilled to offer him a new contract for 2024 and beyond. The 24-year-old has proven to be an unpredictable boom/bust fantasy wideout, finishing this past season with 45 catches for 746 yards and a career-high-tying seven touchdowns in 17 games. Davis has scored at least six touchdowns in all four of his NFL seasons, but leaving Buffalo would be bad news for his already shaky touchdown-dependent fantasy value.
Jan 22, 2024 12:58 PM EST
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) will not play in the Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis will miss his second straight playoff game after spraining the PCL in his knee in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins. Davis' absence didn't really make a difference in the easy wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it could be a factor against a strong Chiefs secondary this weekend. With the 24-year-old sidelined again, Khalil Shakir, who had three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown against Pittsburgh, should be more involved again and will be a consideration as a low-cost DFS play at the receiver position. Tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox should be more involved as well.
Jan 19, 2024 12:04 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) missed his second straight practice this week on Thursday. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins, missed practice all of last week and didn't play in the wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The 24-year-old is now trending toward missing his second straight playoff game unless he can get back on the practice field on Friday. If he practices on Friday and is active on Sunday, he'll be a pretty risky DFS lineup option against a stout Kansas City Chiefs secondary in the Divisional Round. Khalil Shakir, who had three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown in the win over Pittsburgh, will be worth DFS consideration again at a low cost of $3,800 at DraftKings if Davis is out again this weekend.
Jan 18, 2024 6:25 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) will not practice with the team on Wednesday as they begin preparations for their Divisional Round clash against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and was held out of the wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The Bills are calling the 24-year-old wideout day-to-day for now, but a DNP to open the practice week isn't exactly a good sign. Davis will need to get back on the practice field on Thursday or Friday to have a shot at facing the Chiefs. If Davis does play, he'll be a lower-cost boom/bust DFS option against a Chiefs secondary that has been very stingy against opposing receivers this year. Khalil Shakir had three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Steelers on Monday with Davis sidelined.
Jan 17, 2024 1:09 PM EST
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott considers wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) to be day-to-day heading into this Sunday's Divisional Round contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and was forced to sit out of the wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The 24-year-old's practice status will be worth watching closely this week. He was a boom/bust fantasy option in 2023 lineups with 45 total catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns on 81 targets. With Davis out against Pittsburgh, Khalil Shakir was the biggest beneficiary as the No. 2 wideout with three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown. If Davis returns this weekend, he'll be a risky DFS play with a scary low floor against a solid Chiefs defense.
Jan 16, 2024 7:49 PM EST
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has ruled out wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davis suffered a knee injury in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and is now being forced to sit out of the first playoff game in Buffalo. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old would be available next week if the Bills advance to the Divisional Round. In Davis' absence, it will mean more work for Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir, while Trent Sherfield should also see an increase in role as Buffalo's No. 3. Tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox (illness) could see more targets in the passing game, too, albeit in a game that is expected to have inclement weather conditions.
Jan 12, 2024 12:01 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) was listed as a non-participant for the second straight day at practice on Thursday. Fellow wideout Stefon Diggs said on Thursday that the team is trying to "win for (Gabe Davis) so he has something to play for when he can come back," which seems to insinuate that Davis won't be ready to play in Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 24-year-old suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and is certainly trending in the wrong direction for wild-card weekend. Fantasy managers in DFS contests will want to avoid him for now, while Khalil Shakir would become much more attractive as a low-cost sleeper if Davis is unable to gain clearance to play.
Jan 11, 2024 7:05 PM EST
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) won't take part in the team's light walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 regular season finale win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night and is now in question to play in Sunday's wild-card playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the 24-year-old's injury isn't considered major, so he could be active this weekend if he's able to practice on Thursday and Friday. If he plays, Davis will be a low-cost, boom-or-bust DFS play against Pittsburgh. He had three 100-yard games and seven touchdowns in 17 games for the Bills in 2023, but he also disappeared plenty of times, going under 50 yards in 10 contests, including five games with zero catches.
Jan 10, 2024 12:54 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) exited the Week 18 division-clinching win over the Miami Dolphins due to a knee injury. He did not return, and he has now been diagnosed with a PCL sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The injury is not viewed as a long-term one, and he has not been ruled out of the Wild Card contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. DFS gamers and playoff-league fantasy managers will need to check back for status updates moving forward, but it sounds like he could play on Sunday. If Davis can't play, Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid should see extra targets.
Jan 8, 2024 2:53 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) left the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury. There wasn't any contact as he pulled up after running and seemed to favor his knee. He then went into the medical tent and back to the locker room shortly after. The team has officially listed him as questionable to return while the game remains tied 7-7 and the Bills fight to get the second seed in the AFC for the playoffs. Davis has had a rollercoaster of a year in fantasy football as he personified boom-or-bust. He leaves the game with no catches and only one target. Fantasy managers and DFS players will want to check back for any updates to see if he can return or has to miss any further time.
Jan 7, 2024 9:32 PM EST
The final stop of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis' rollercoaster ride of a 2023 season comes at Hard Rock Stadium for Week 18's clash with the Miami Dolphins. To summarize Davis' campaign as succinctly as possible, he has ridden a four-game touchdown streak at one point, posted three 100-yard showings, and logged four zeroes in the box score. It's certainly been a bumpy journey, and as far Sunday's date for the AFC East championship goes, nothing has particularly changed in relation to Davis' fantasy expectations; the 24-year-old deep threat is a DFS tournament preference for his boom-or-bust tendencies. PlayerProfiler charted Xavien Howard (foot) as Davis' primary corner when these two teams met in Week 4, but the star defensive back won't play on Sunday. Most of superstar Jalen Ramsey's attention could be directed toward Stefon Diggs, potentially giving Davis' big-play ability a boost.
Jan 6, 2024 12:13 AM EST
An uncanny trend came to an end for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis on Sunday, as Week 17's 27-21 win over the New England Patriots marked the first time since Week 10 that he turned in a stat line that wasn't a zero or a 100-yard showing. Davis corralled two of his three passes for 21 yards, as his field-stretching aptitude was not needed in a game centered around Buffalo's defense and ground game. It wasn't what championship-aspiring fantasy managers were hoping to land when rolling the dice on Davis in this one, but at least it wasn't a total disaster. In seven career games against the Pats, the 24-year-old is now up to a woeful 13 catches (36 targets) for 144 yards and two touchdowns. In a Week 18 clash with the Miami Dolphins oozing with DFS attraction, the speedy Davis hopes a possible track meet comes to fruition. Davis reeled in all three of his targets for 61 yards and a TD when Buffalo hosted Miami back in Week 4.
Jan 1, 2024 2:56 AM EST
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more boom-or-bust player than Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis, who is catchless in four of his prior seven games with two 100-yard days mixed in between. Davis hasn't seen much luck when encountering the New England Patriots, who are on tap for Sunday. In fact, Davis tallied more yards in Week 16 (130) than he has in his career against the Pats, with 11 catches (33 targets) for 123 yards and two touchdowns in six games versus New England. We would advise fading the streaky 24-year-old in most season-long leagues to avoid a potential heartache despite last Saturday's blowup, but neither can we totally discount his ability to erupt on any given Sunday. Davis is as high-risk, high-reward that a WR3/flex can come for those willing to go all in on a week where the stakes are at their highest. The combustible Davis is the type that can propel lineups to the top, but he can also torpedo them.
Dec 30, 2023 12:06 AM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has been a boom-or-bust fantasy proposition throughout the entire season, which -- in Davis' case -- has meant either a zero in the box score or a 100-yard effort for the last five games. The Davis rollercoaster provided the gift of 100 yards this Christmas season, yielding four catches on six targets for 130 yards and a touchdown in Week 16's 24-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Davis reached out for an electrifying 57-yard catch-and-run score to kick-start a dormant Bills offense in the first half. The 24-year-old field stretcher caught another deep pass, this time from 36 yards out to get Buffalo into a goal-to-go. Fantasy managers who tested their luck with Davis were handsomely reward on Saturday. The last stop of Davis' bumpy ride for fantasy title week arrives back in Orchard Park for Week 17 versus the division-rival New England Patriots, who Davis has struggled mightily to beat in his career.
Dec 24, 2023 12:27 AM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has astoundingly managed zero catches in four of his past six games despite playing at least 75% of the team's offensive snaps in each outing. The downfield threat's top-10 average target distance (14.6 yards), however, keep him alive as a high-ceiling play in a Josh Allen-led offense finding its groove. Fantasy managers probably know by now what they're getting themselves into when turning to Davis in season-long lineups: a sheer flip of the coin with a floor that isn't for the faint of heart. The 24-year-old is not a bankable option as a high-risk, high-reward WR3/flex but is certainly in play as a single-game DFS choice against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. Season-long managers in postseason contention would be making a gutsy call gambling on Davis' upside in Week 16, but the Bills do carry the slate's highest implied team total (28.5). Play Davis at your own risk.
Dec 23, 2023 12:01 AM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has rendered fantasy managers bewildered at many turns in 2023, and Week 15's 31-10 triumph over the Dallas Cowboys was probably another one of those instances. Davis didn't reel in his lone target, which makes it four times in his last six games that the 24-year-old field stretcher has been shut out. Sunday was admittedly dominated by an onslaught courtesy of running back James Cook, who rumbled for an earth-shattering 221 yards and two touchdowns. Davis may have had an excuse to get off the hook on this occasion; Dalton Kincaid was also held catchless. But it's all cosmetic for fantasy managers who rolled the dice only to came up with snake eyes again and go for broke in taking the leap of faith with the boom-or-bust WR3. Davis will not be a reliable starter against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, where Buffalo may not have trouble forming a lead and playing from ahead.
Dec 18, 2023 2:21 AM EST
We probably aren't the first to deem Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis a dice-roll fantasy proposition. Davis has delivered three no-shows in his last five games, with a sharp 6/105/1 receiving line on 12 targets in Week 13 peeking through the shadows of Davis' recent swoon. What's striking about the 24-year-old downfield threat's three blanks is that Davis played at least 83% of Buffalo's offensive snaps and ran 91% of his possible routes in each contest, meaning his role has not yet dwindled to this point. Without a whole lot to sink one's teeth into besides locked-in playing time in a Josh Allen-steered attack, Davis will probably need to come down with a deep pass and/or a touchdown to return a palatable fantasy score as an untrustworthy WR3 for Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. At least for the speedy Davis, Sunday's clash stands out as a possible track meet with the second-highest implied point total (49.5) of the slate.
Dec 16, 2023 11:13 PM EST
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