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Ray Davis vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Ray Davis's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 7.8), and Zack Moss's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ray Davis is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBBuffalo Bills#99
Ray Davis
PPG
7.8
Games
15
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 12
RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER
Zack Moss
PPG
10.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
685
Rush TDs
5
Rec
20
Rec Yds
148
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Ray Davis
Zack Moss

Head to Head

7.8 PPG10.0 PPG
15 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ray Davis: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ray Davis vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Ray Davis (Buffalo Bills) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.8 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 10.0 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zack Moss carries a 2.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ray Davis ran for 425 yards and 3 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Zack Moss outscored Ray Davis by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ray Davis played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. That durability gap means Ray Davis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Zack Moss scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ray Davis vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRay DavisZack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)7.810.0
Games Played1514
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)117140
Rushing Yards425685
Rush Yds/Game28.348.9
Rushing TDs35
Receptions2220
Receiving Yards168148
Targets00
Total TDs45
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zack Moss holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.0 points per game. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ray Davis or Zack Moss in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?

Ray Davis averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Ray Davis and Zack Moss share a bye week?

Yes, both Ray Davis and Zack Moss share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Ray Davis or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Zack Moss outscored Ray Davis by 2.2 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.

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