Summary
Malik Davis enters his fifth season at age 27, holding a modest dynasty score (19.0) and trade value (931). He recorded 39.6 fantasy points in 2025 on 25.8% of the offense’s snaps, a trend that’s ascended throughout the year. Contender rosters should consider him as a depth piece or a speculative add, given his limited role and injury history.
Projection Rationale
Davis logged 25.8% of the Cowboys’ offense snaps in 2025, a trend that’s ascended throughout the year. The west coast system under Brian Schottenheimer’s pro-style approach emphasizes running, which should keep Davis involved in the offense. His 39.6 fantasy points on 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns reflect his modest but stable floor.
Injury Risk
Davis practiced fully in Week 17, after being out in Week 18 due to a non-urgent injury. His limited snap share reduces his exposure to contact.
Opportunity Notes
Snap percentage increased in Weeks 13-17, peaking at 53.0% in Week 15. Davis’ 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries indicate a modest but stable role in the Cowboys’ offense. No RB1 threat exists on the depth chart.
Scheme Fit Analysis
The Cowboys’ west coast system under Brian Schottenheimer emphasizes running, which should keep Davis involved in the offense. His 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns reflect designed keepers and late-season usage increases.
Trend Assessment
Rising
Davis’ snap percentage increased throughout the season, peaking at 53.0% in Week 15, reflecting his growing usage in the Cowboys’ west coast system.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling tracks near 39.6 given his modest snap share and injury history. A mid-season injury or a significant increase in usage could push his ceiling above 50.0 points.
Comparable Player
His role as a complementary back in a run-first west coast system draws comparisons to Jordan Howard from 2016 Green Bay — similar modest snap share, similar late-season usage increase.