Should I start Malik Davis in Week 1?
RB · DAL · Bye 14
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 12 at 6:11 PM EDT
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Consensus RB66 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #54 and at least one at #98 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB66 | 54 | 98 | ±8.8 | #212 | 1.9 |
| Half PPR | RB63 | 52 | 95 | ±8.1 | #201 | 1.8 |
| Standard | RB62 | 51 | 87 | ±8.1 | #190 | 1.7 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 8% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
OUTHip0% to play
IR weeks: 1
Latest news
- Malik Davis (hip) placed on season-ending injured reserve
Malik Davis (hip) has been placed on season-ending IR after undergoing surgery on his hip.
Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Sep 12, 4:29 PM EDT
- Malik Davis (hip) to undergo surgery, be placed on IR
Cowboys running back Malik Davis is scheduled to have hip surgery on Saturday and be placed on injured reserve
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 11, 9:30 PM EDT
- Malik Davis (hip) ruled out for Sunday
Malik Davis (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the New York Giants and will undergo further testing.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Sep 11, 4:05 PM EDT
- Malik Davis carted out of practice Friday
Malik Davis left Friday's practice on a cart after going down with an injury of some kind.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Sep 11, 2:57 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“It's a tough blow to the veteran running back, who worked his way up the depth chart past two much younger and potentially more intriguing prospects. He will now focus on returning in 2027, but his road will be much harder, as he will be nearly 29 when next season rolls around.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #83Eli HeidenreichSit
- #84Roschon JohnsonSit
- #85Corey KinerSit
- #66Malik DavisSit
- #87Tahj BrooksSit
- #88Raheim SandersSit
- #89Will ShipleySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Malik Davis in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB66 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #54 to #98. The consensus projection is 1.9 PPR points.
- Where is Malik Davis ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Malik Davis at RB66 for Week 1, and flex #232 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #54 to #98.
- Is Malik Davis playing in Week 1?
- Malik Davis is listed OUT (Hip); practice report: -- → -- → LIMIT; FantasyPros gives a 0% chance of playing. Check the status again before kickoff.