James Cook couldn’t play because of a toe injury, so the Buffalo Bills chose Ray Davis to take his place. Davis, who used to be a backup quarterback, had already impressed everyone earlier this season with a touchdown on Monday Night Football. In tonight’s game, Davis made the most of his chance and played really well, helping the Bills secure a narrow 23-20 victory.
Ray Davis played great in Monday’s 23-20 win over the Jets. He ran 20 times for 97 yards and caught three passes for 55 yards. With James Cook out due to a toe injury, Davis stepped up and gained over 100 rushing yards in the first half.
The 24-year-old ran the ball much more than his backup, Ty Johnson, making him the top running back. Davis’s breakout game has sparked conversations about his potential role moving forward.
With Cook’s status uncertain, Davis may continue to see significant playing time, providing Buffalo Bills with a dynamic one-two punch in the backfield
Josh Allen praises Ray Davis after standout MNF performance
Ray Davis had a great first game as a rookie, and that made Bills fans very happy. Davis made a big difference in both the running game and the passing game early in the second quarter. Following his impressive performance on Monday Night Football, QB Josh Allen commended Davis and explained why they selected him in the draft.
He said, “It was awesome to see. That’s why we drafted him. He’s not going to surprise with the speed, but he’s just so quick in and out of his cuts, he gets downhill, his center of gravity is so low that he’s tough to bring down. He runs the ball super hard, protects the ball — very proud of him for stepping up.”
