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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Ray DavisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ray Davis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ray Davis is the better fantasy play this season.

Ray Davis is the better play on a neutral week. 7.8 PPG with 593 yards gives a reliable baseline. Devin Neal at 5.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ray Davis higher, but do not fade Devin Neal entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

RBBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Devin Neal

Ray Davis

Head to Head

5.7 PPG7.8 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Ray Davis: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% of elite pace and Ray Davis at 35%. That ranking gap means Devin Neal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Neal vs Ray Davis: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Devin Neal and Ray Davis for your lineup, you are not alone. Devin Neal finished the 2025 season at 5.7 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (9 games), and Ray Davis averaged 7.8 for the Buffalo Bills (15 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Ray Davis is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns; Ray Davis posted 425 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Devin Neal has his bye in Week 8, and Ray Davis rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ray Davis outscored Devin Neal by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ray Davis played 15 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. That durability gap means Ray Davis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ray Davis scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Neal vs Ray Davis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Ray Davis
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	7.8
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	117
Rushing Yards	206	425
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	28.3
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	17	22
Receiving Yards	104	168
Targets	19	0
Total TDs	2	4
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ray Davis at 7.8 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Devin Neal's 5.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devin Neal or Ray Davis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ray Davis has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Devin Neal and Ray Davis average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Ray Davis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Neal or Ray Davis a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ray Davis outscored Devin Neal by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.