MIKE DAVIS NEWS

Prescott injured as Cowboys rally for 37-34 win over Giants

Dak Prescott sustained a gruesome ankle injury not long after his first career touchdown catch before backup Andy Dalton led a drive to a field goal on the final play, and the Dall...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn

Teddy Bridgewater threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, Juston Burris made a huge interception in the end zone and the Carolina Panthers held on for a 23-16 victory over winless...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater, Panthers surging as they face reeling Falcons

With Teddy Bridgewater showing promise as a long-term replacement for Cam Newton and Mike Davis flourishing as a short-term substitute for Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panther...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Production robust during Week 4 Davis registered 84 rushing yards and one touchdown on 16 carries, also hauling in five of six targets for 27 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-21 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Davis has so far proven to be a worthwhile waiver wire pickup, or a wise RB stash for those Christian McCaffrey-invested GMs who were prudent enough to add the 27-year-old back during the late stages of fantasy drafts. Relieving the injured McCaffrey in Week 2, Davis collected all eight of his targets for 74 yards against the Buccaneers. In his two starts since, Davis has logged 130 rushing yards and a TD on 29 total attempts while also posting 13 receptions for 72 yards and an additional TD. Week 5 brings a matchup against a Falcons defense that entered Sunday ranking as a top-10 unit with just 3.6 yards per carry allowed to opposing backs.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield, Garrett, Beckham lead surging Browns past Cowboys

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Davis outmuscles Cards' D-line for TD Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis rushes for one-yard touchdown.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • NFL.COM

Kingsbury, Rhule renew friendly rivalry at the NFL level

Matt Rhule and Kliff Kingsbury are set to match coaching strategies again — only this time at the NFL level when the Carolina Panthers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Team meeting helped Panthers bond, record 1st win

After an 0-2 start, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater began to wonder of his Carolina Panthers teammates “Do we really know each other?”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores on 21 touches Davis carried 13 times for 46 yards while catching eight of nine targets for 45 additional yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Davis struggled to the tune of 3.5 yards per carry but made up for it by leading the team in receptions and targets. He also scored a beautiful 13-yard receiving touchdown in which he weaved through multiple defenders en route to the end zone. Davis assumed a large share of the backfield touches in the absence of Christian McCaffrey (ankle), and although his production won't mirror that of his teammate, he proved he can contribute respectably in that role. He will have another shot to do so next Sunday against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First win was bittersweet for Mike Davis Davis lost his father to cancer a year and two days ago described his emotions as he scored a touchdown in his first start as a Panther, say...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers beat Chargers 21-16 for Rhule's first NFL victory

Carolina’s defense forced three Los Angeles turnovers, Joey Slye kicked five field goals and the Panthers beat the Chargers 21-16, giving coach Matt Rhule his first NFL victory

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Sunday Davis will be the Panthers' starting running back for Sunday's road game versus the Chargers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Davis is getting the first chance to operate in place of Christian McCaffrey as the latter tends to a high right ankle sprain. Meanwhile, the Panthers kept reserve RB Trenton Cannon inactive Sunday, leaving Reggie Bonnafon as the sole competition for Davis. While taking a 33-percent share of the offensive snaps last Sunday in Tampa Bay, Davis recorded a one-yard carry while gathering in all eight targets for 74 yards.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Why running backs coach Jeff Nixon 'stood on the table' for Mike Davis The two have a history that dates back to 2015.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Herbert gets full week of practice as Chargers host Panthers

Justin Herbert has had an entire week instead of just a couple minutes to prepare for his second NFL start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Motivated Davis ready to replace Panthers All-Pro McCaffrey

There were days when Mike Davis wanted to quit the NFL, frustrated over his role as a practice squad player with the Seattle Seahawks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers put McCaffrey on injured reserve with ankle injury

The Panthers have placed Christian McCaffrey on short-term injured reserve, meaning the All-Pro running back will miss at least three games

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks like Week 3 starter Davis appears set to start Sunday's game against the Chargers following the placement of Christian McCaffrey (ankle) on IR, ESPN.com reports.

Impact Davis only had one carry against the Buccaneers in Week 2, but he did make some explosive plays in the passing game while catching all eight of his targets for 74 yards. The veteran journeyman won't slot into the 95-plus percent of snaps role that McCaffrey held, so Trenton Cannon, Curtis Samuel and Reggie Bonnafon (practice squad) could also see increased carries versus Los Angeles, but Davis looks like the clear favorite to lead Carolina's backfield. How well Davis fares against the Chargers' formidable defensive front could play a role in determining whether he keeps the starting gig for the entire duration of McCaffrey's expected 4-to-6 week IR stint.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday Sports in Brief

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Henderson, Gesicki

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 3 include running backs Mike Davis of Carolina, Darrell Henderson Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams and tight end Mike Gesicki of Miami

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' 0-2 start ignites 'tank for Trevor' talk

Two games into the season the “tank for Trevor” talk has already begun in Carolina

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Rhule speaks about McCaffrey injury, Davis' expanded role Rhule addressed the media about Christian McCaffrey's ankle injury and the expanded role for running back Mike Davis on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Rises up depth chart Davis is slated to handle increased work out of the backfield with Christian McCaffrey expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Davis has the confidence of coach Matt Rhule, who called him "a threat coming out of the backfield" after the conclusion of Sunday's contest. Davis impressed as a receiver versus Tampa Bay, when he secured all eight targets for 74 yards, which bodes well for his prospects of at least partially filling the void left by an every-down player like McCaffrey. The 27-year-old has 10 career starts under his belt, and he looks like the favorite to start against the Chargers in Week 3, but Curtis Samuel, Trenton Cannon and Reggie Bonnafon (practice squad) could all also mix in for carries.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss “multiple weeks” with a high right ankle sprain he sustained in Carolina’s 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccane...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina comeback hopes fade when injured McCaffrey leaves

The Carolina Panthers felt they beat themselves in a 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines as receiver in loss Davis rushed once for one yard but brought in all eight targets for 74 yards in the Panthers' 31-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact A complete non-factor despite active status in a Week 1 loss to the Raiders, Davis surprisingly found himself with a robust pass-catching role Sunday. The journeyman back has displayed solid receiving ability out of the backfield in the past, but naturally, that's typically Christian McCaffrey's domain in Carolina. McCaffrey did exit Sunday's game late with an ankle injury, but a good chunk of Davis' strong production came prior to his star teammate's exit. With the All-Pro running back now scheduled for an MRI on his ankle Monday, it's possible Davis gets vaulted to the top running back spot in a Week 3 road matchup versus the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE