Mike Davis

My guess is that analysts are worried about the Falcons adding a free agent running back because even my RB24 ranking feels a bit low for a back who should have no issue getting 15-plus touches per game. That would amount to 240-plus touches on the season. There have been 144 running backs who've hit that mark over the last 10 years and none have finished worse than RB28 (his current ECR). In fact, just 10 of those running backs (6.9 percent) have finished worse than RB20. If the Falcons don't add anyone of significance, I'll be moving him up even more.

Mike Davis inks two-year deal with the Falcons

RB Mike Davis is signing a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Falcons. The deal includes $3.3 guaranteed in year one.

Fantasy Impact

Davis was one of the top free agent running backs available and ends up signing a two-year deal with Atlanta. He set career-highs in carries (165), receptions (59), yards from scrimmage (1,015) and touchdowns (eight) across 15 games for the Panthers in 2020. Former Atlanta RBs Todd Gurley and Brian Hill are unrestricted free agents, Davis has the chance to lead the Falcons backfield. “New Falcons HC has a history of production in the run game, and perhaps Mike Davis will benefit from this,” per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Barring any more additions to the Falcons backfield, Davis is a high-upside RB2 in fantasy for 2021.