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Post by Dale on May 31, 2014 15:08:03 GMT -6
Chiefs RB Knile Davis (fibula) is participating in OTAs this week.
Davis didn't require surgery for his broken leg and has avoided setbacks. He's working as the top kick returner and No. 2 running back at OTAs. Davis averaged just five touches per game as a rookie, but is locked in as the top handcuff to Jamaal Charles. Kansas City is looking to give Davis a bigger role this year, though it will surely prove difficult to pull Charles off the field.
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Post by Dale on Jul 13, 2014 14:16:13 GMT -6
The Kansas City Star confirms the Chiefs "expect more" from second-year RB Knile Davis.
It is difficult to take Jamaal Charles off the field in any situation, but he could use more breathers after finishing 2013 as the only NFL running back to lead his team in rushing, targets, receptions, yards, and receiving touchdowns. Although Charles is an exception to many rules, it shouldn't be forgotten that he's 5-foot-11, 200. Davis has a chance to earn more change-of-pace work this season, and is one of fantasy football's most valuable handcuffs.
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Post by Dale on Aug 7, 2014 15:15:52 GMT -6
ESPN Chiefs reporter Adam Teicher believes second-year RB Knile Davis "appears far more prepared to contribute" than he was as a rookie.
Davis isn't going to cut into Jamaal Charles' workload, but the Chiefs have been exploring ways to get both players on the field at the same time. Davis would be thrust into a monster role were Charles to go down with injury, making him one of fantasy's top handcuffs.
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Post by Dale on Aug 18, 2014 3:57:45 GMT -6
Knile Davis started the Chiefs' second preseason game in place of Jamaal Charles (foot), rushing for 30 yards on nine carries with three receptions for 26 yards against the Panthers.
Davis busted an 11-yard run on his first carry and looked as healthy as he's been since early in his Arkansas career. Davis isn't a make-you-miss back, but he's big with some power and is excellent in the passing game. In the event of a Charles regular season injury, Davis would simply be dropped into Charles' high-volume role. He's arguably the most valuable handcuff in fantasy, and worth stashing even for non-Charles owners.
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Post by Dale on Aug 24, 2014 3:57:31 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed 12 times for 27 yards and caught 2-of-4 targets for 37 yards in the Chiefs' third preseason game Saturday night.
He got the start with Jamaal Charles resting a sore foot. Davis remains the every-down handcuff to Charles, but was an inefficient ball carrier last year, and has just 85 yards on 23 carries (3.70 YPC) this August. Davis would be a high-volume, every-week RB1 in the event of a Charles injury. We still have questions about how effective Davis would be in a long-term starter role.
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Post by Dale on Sept 15, 2014 4:11:11 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries in the Chiefs' Week 2, 24-17 loss to the Broncos, adding six catches for 26 yards.
Jamaal Charles exited the game early in the first half with a sprained ankle and never returned. Davis was dropped into the every-down role and became the focal point of the offense, as if he actually were Charles. Davis was targeted nine times in the passing game to lead the team. His college tape wasn't very impressive at Arkansas, but Davis has looked plenty athletic and shifty since being drafted by the Chiefs. He'll be in the RB1/2 conversation next week against the Dolphins should Charles miss the game. Davis will be the top waiver add this week.
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Post by Dale on Sept 22, 2014 4:15:45 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed 32 times for 132 yards and a touchdown as the Chiefs downed the Dolphins 34-15 in Week 3.
He did fumble twice, losing one. The Dolphins held Davis to 4.1 yards per carry, but fantasy owners using him were always hanging their hat on volume. And they got it, as Kansas City leaned on its running game while nursing a lead for almost the entire game. The 32-carry workload is a reminder that Davis remains the most valuable handcuff in all of fantasy. It was slightly disappointing, however, to see passing-game back Joe McKnight "vulture" two receiving scores in the red zone, and Cyrus Gray to execute a six-yard TD in fourth-quarter garbage time. Look for Jamaal Charles (ankle) to return to the lineup next week against New England.
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Post by Dale on Sept 23, 2014 13:04:44 GMT -6
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Post by Dale on Sept 28, 2014 12:43:10 GMT -6
FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reported Sunday morning that Knile Davis will get "some action" in Monday night's game against the Patriots, even with Jamaal Charles (probable, ankle) returning.
Charles is fully expected to start against the Pats, but it would be smart for the Chiefs to give a few extra carries to power back Davis. Charles should fill the passing-game and lead back roles, particularly after Davis allowed two sacks in pass protection last week. Davis won't be much of a flex option against the Patriots. Charles should resume his usual RB1 production.
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Post by Dale on Sept 30, 2014 4:29:12 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed for 107 yards on 16 carries in the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Patriots.
He added one catch for 12 yards. Even with Jamaal Charles back in the lineup, Davis remained a big part of the offense. He broke off a 48-yard run in the first half to set up a Charles touchdown. Davis then handled a couple series himself with Charles in the locker room getting an IV because of cramping. Expect Davis to see closer to 8-12 touches on a weekly basis the remainder of the season. The Chiefs were up so big on the scoreboard that they were able to run the ball 38 times. Davis remains a must-own handcuff for Charles owners.
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Post by Dale on Oct 6, 2014 4:16:21 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed just twice for six yards in Kansas City's Week 5 loss to the 49ers.
Davis failed to corral his lone target in the passing game. One week after the Chiefs rode a dominant ground game to a shellacking of the Patriots, coach Andy Reid dialed up only 19 rushing attempts, 15 of which went to all-world starter Jamaal Charles. Charles obviously deserves the vast majority of Kansas City's run-game work, but it's a bit surprising Reid backed off an attack that averaged 4.7 yards per carry this afternoon. Heading into the Chiefs' Week 6 bye, Davis remains an elite handcuff, and standalone RB4.
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Post by Dale on Oct 20, 2014 4:19:20 GMT -6
Knile Davis rushed 10 times for 25 yards in Kansas City's Week 7 win over the Chargers, adding one catch for an additional 11 yards.
Davis was utilized extensively as a breather back for Jamaal Charles, but that's all he was. Charles out-touched his talented backup 24-11. Davis' elite handcuff status has been well established, but he's a low-end RB4 as a standalone option.
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Post by Dale on Oct 26, 2014 15:07:09 GMT -6
Knile Davis managed 49 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries in the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Rams.
With the Chiefs manhandling the Rams 27-7 early in the fourth quarter, Davis got most of the reps in the backfield with Jamaal Charles getting the rest of the day off. Davis cashed in a three-yard touchdown of his own late. Charles and Davis combined for 33 touches, showing why Davis is the top handcuff to own in fantasy football. As a stand-alone option, Davis is little more than an RB4.
Also returned a kickoff 99 yards for a td, which Rotoworld failed to mention.
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Post by Dale on Oct 30, 2014 7:07:06 GMT -6
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Post by Dale on Nov 2, 2014 16:56:15 GMT -6
Knile Davis had three carries for nine yards in Week 9 against the Jets.
Davis wasn't involved in the gameplan this week. The Chiefs rarely take Jamaal Charles off the field, but he remains one of the top handcuffs. Davis has 102 carries, 410 yards, and four touchdowns this season.
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