Ray Davis

The box score may show you more impressive stats from Ty Johnson, but Davis remains the clear back-up to James Cook when it comes to running back duties. Johnson is used almost exclusively in the passing game, and this shootout against the Lions set up better for Johnson than Davis. Davis still looks good on his touches, running hard and making defenders miss. He should be in for better gamescripts with the Jets and Patriots (twice) on tap to end the season.

In addition to the jaw injury, Davis is being evaluated for a concussion after making a tackle on Buffalo Bills' runnig back Ray Davis early in the second quarter. The Lions defense has lost a lot of players on the defensive line and in the linebacker corps, so their secondary has had to carry them lately. Losing Davis against the Buffalo offense would be a tough blow.

The highlight of Cook's evening came on a 65-yard touchdown run down the right sideline in the second quarter, which paved the way for Ray Davis to notch 11 carries of his own. Cook needed only 14 carries to surpass 100 yards on the ground after his long touchdown run, something that fantasy managers have grown to understand of Cook in Buffalo in that he is never really counted on for massive volume but always carries game-breaking upside. Cook's next chance to return a viable fantasy week comes against the Rams in Week 14.

Davis saw additional usage with the Bills in complete control in blizzard-like conditions, with a 65-yard touchdown scamper from starter James Cook aiding in that endeavor. Davis is unlikely to see bankable weekly volume but carries solid per-touch upside in one of the league's top offenses.

Davis' five-yard touchdown run is his third rushing TD of the season.