Malik Davis is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for running backs. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Malik Davis had been restricted to 47 snaps, 23 carries, and 103 rushing yards from Weeks 1-16 as Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott combined for 390 attempts, 1.817 rushing yards, 56 receptions, and 463 receiving yards during that span.
However, the undrafted free agent Davis ascended into an expanded role while operating in a rotation with Elliott in Week 17 as Pollard was sidelined with a thigh issue. Davis attained a 32% snap share during the matchup while accumulating 39 rushing yards on 10 attempts. Davis also ran 13 routes, collected both of his targets, and generated 23 yards as a pass-catcher.
It is currently unclear how Dallas will approach their Week 18 matchup in Washington. However, Mike McCarthy could be compelled to protect the health of Pollard and Elliott by utilizing Davis extensively.
That would vault Davis into a sizable workload during the Cowboys’ season finale. It also provides the opportunity to add him if you are searching for prospective flex options during your Week 18 roster construction.
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