Ray Davis had a very special season for the Buffalo Bills this year. He is a young running back who did not get to carry the ball much on offense. This was because his teammate James Cook was the best rusher in the entire league. Instead of sitting on the bench Davis found a new way to help his team win games.
He became the main person responsible for returning kickoffs. Every time he caught the ball he seemed to run it back a very long way. He averaged over thirty yards on every single return which was the best in the NFL. This performance was so good that he actually set a new record for the Bills franchise.
Davis did not have the most total yards in the league because other players had more chances to run. The Bills often used two players deep which meant his teammate got some of the work too. Earlier in the year the team tried out a few different people for the job. Eventually it became clear that Davis was the best man for the role.
The highlight of his season was a massive ninety seven yard run for a touchdown. That play showed everyone just how fast and dangerous he can be in the open field. His ability to flip the field and give the offense good starting position was a huge advantage. It made him one of the most exciting players to watch on special teams.
Even though the regular season is over Davis still has more work to do. The Bills are heading into the playoffs and will need his big plays to keep winning. One great return in a close game can be the difference between moving on or going home. The coaches are counting on him to keep up his record-breaking pace.
Fans are eager to see if he can pull off another long touchdown in the post-season. He has proven that he is a valuable weapon for Buffalo in a very unique way. It has been a breakout year for him and a fun story for the team to follow.
