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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ray Davis vs Zamir WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zamir White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Ray Davis's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zamir White is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Zamir White and Ray Davis are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

RBLas Vegas Raiders#99PPG LEADER

Zamir White

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

628

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

125

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ray Davis

Zamir White

Head to Head

7.8 PPG9.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ray Davis: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zamir White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ray Davis is producing at 35% of elite pace and Zamir White at 42%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ray Davis vs Zamir White: The Full Breakdown

Ray Davis (7.8 PPG) and Zamir White (9.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ray Davis played 15 games for the Buffalo Bills; Zamir White suited up 13 times for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ray Davis ran for 425 yards and 3 touchdowns; Zamir White posted 628 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ray Davis sits Week 12 while Zamir White is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zamir White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zamir White outscored Ray Davis by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ray Davis played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zamir White's 13. 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

Ray Davis vs Zamir White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ray Davis	Zamir White
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	9.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	117	120
Rushing Yards	425	628
Rush Yds/Game	28.3	48.3
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	22	18
Receiving Yards	168	125
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	4	4
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

9.2 PPG for Zamir White versus 7.8 for Ray Davis in 2025. The baseline favors Zamir White, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ray Davis or Zamir White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zamir White has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Ray Davis's 7.8 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 Ray Davis and Zamir White average in 2025?▾

Ray Davis averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zamir White averaged 9.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Ray Davis and Zamir White's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zamir White (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ray Davis or Zamir White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zamir White outscored Ray Davis by 1.4 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.