Targeted twice Monday night

Davis caught both of his targets for 15 total yards during Monday's 28-13 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Not much has gone right for Washington's offense in recent weeks: Following the gruesome injury of starter Alex Smith, backup Colt McCoy broke his leg Monday. Now veteran Mark Sanchez is left to guide the offense. Expect added reliance on the running game during the season's home stretch, but Davis and fellow tight end Jordan Reed figure to keep busy underneath. Quick throws to the tight ends act as a great security blanket for acclimating quarterbacks, and Sanchez likes seeking out his tight…read more

Makes long touchdown catch

Davis caught two of four targets for 73 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 31-23 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: Davis finished fifth on the team in targets, but he made the most of the looks he got. He got his team on the board with a 53-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter and later added a 20-yard catch as he set a new season high in yardage. Despite this nice effort, Davis' fantasy production tends to vary wildly from week to week, making him a risky fantasy play in Week 13's Monday night tilt versus the Eagles.

Finishes without any catches again

Davis finished without a catch on two targets in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.

Analysis: Davis has been held off the stat sheet the past two weeks after catching five of seven targets for 62 yards in a Week 9 blowout loss to the Falcons. With Alex Smith (leg) out for the season and Colt McCoy taking over at quarterback, Davis faces a challenge to rebound on Thanksgiving Day against the Cowboys.

Held without a catch

Davis was held without a catch on one target in Sunday's 16-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Analysis: Davis took advantage of game script the previous week with five catches for 62 yards in a blowout loss to the Falcons. He fell all the way back to earth Sunday as the Redskins rediscovered their running-and-defense game plan. Davis should be a bit more involved Week 11 against the Texans, facing a defense that's struggled against tight ends (9.1 yards per target) while shutting down wide receivers (7.3 YPT) and running backs (3.5 YPC, 5.5 YPT).

Erupts for 62 yards

Davis caught five of seven targets for 62 yards in a 38-14 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.

Analysis: Davis did his damage on just 32 snaps, benefiting from extra target volume in a game where Alex Smith tied a season-high mark with 46 pass attempts. Fellow tight end Jordan Reed (back/neck) got banged up along the way, but he was still catching passes deep into garbage time, suggesting he should be fine for Week 10 at Tampa Bay. If not, Davis will hold obvious appeal as a short-time addition to fantasy lineups in need of a tight end.

Held to one catch

Davis caught one of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants.

Analysis: Fellow tight end Jordan Reed led the team with 12 targets, but his struggles continued as he managed just 38 yards on seven receptions. Meanwhile, Davis is stuck in an unexciting role as the No. 2 tight end in a run-first offense, averaging 1.9 targets per game ahead of a friendly Week 9 matchup with the Falcons.

Finds end zone in Week 6 win

Davis brought in all three of his targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Redskins' 23-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Analysis: Davis notched the first score of the game for either side with a 22-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. It was the veteran tight end's first trip to the end zone this season, and the three grabs marked his best total in any game thus far. Davis continues to see a handful of looks per game, but even on a day when both Chris Thompson (ribs/knee) and Jamison Crowder (ankle) were unavailable, his role remained somewhat modest. Davis remains mostly a deep-league option and DFS punt play…read more

Cleared to face Carolina

Davis (hamstring) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against Carolina, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Davis is still stuck behind Jordan Reed, but this could be one of the few weeks when both players have featured roles in the offense, as Washington is dealing with a slew of injuries at the skill positions. Chris Thompson (ribs/knee), Adrian Peterson (ankle), Jamison Crowder (ankle), Josh Doctson (heel) and Paul Richardson (knee/shoulder) are all listed as questionable. The team would be wise to adjust by using more two-TE looks and fewer three-wide formations.

Listed as limited

Davis (hamstring) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Analysis: Davis was deemed doubtful to return after injuring his hamstring in Monday's blowout loss to the Saints, but it seems he's doing a bit better a couple days later. That said, his practice status is just an estimate, as the Redskins merely held a walk-through Wednesday. With top tight end Jordan Reed staying healthy so far this season, Davis has been limited to seven targets in four games.

Doubtful to return Monday

Davis is doubtful to return to Monday's contest against the Saints after suffering a hamstring injury.

Analysis: Before exiting the contest, Davis recorded two receptions for 15 yards on three targets. Look for more updates on the veterans' status to come later this week once the Redskins resume practice.

Efficient with two targets

Davis caught both of his targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Davis didn't need much volume to lead the team in receiving yards during a game in which Alex Smith attempted just 20 passes. The 34-year-old is doing his usual efficient thing as arguably the best No. 2 tight end in the league, catching each of his four targets for 86 yards through three weeks. It's still hard to envision Davis offering much fantasy value unless Jordan Reed (6.7 targets per game) misses time with yet another injury. Reed seems to be quite healthy as the Redskins enter a Week 4…read more

One reception Sunday

Davis hauled in his sole target for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

Analysis: After leading tight ends in offensive reps Week 1, Davis took a back seat to Jordan Reed against the Colts, logging only 26 reps -- 35 percent of all offensive snaps. Reed has been hot to start the season, and he will likely continue to see the majority of tight end targets as long as he remains healthy. Still, Davis should remain a part of the offense, if only just for blocking purposes.

Catches only target

Davis caught his only target for a nine-yard gain in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Davis actually led Washington tight ends with 47 snaps on offense (59 percent), but Jordan Reed parlayed 41 snaps into a 4-48-1 receiving line on five targets. Davis likely will focus on run blocking once again in a Week 2 matchup with Indianapolis.

Struggles early

Davis caught one of four targets for two yards in Friday's preseason game against Denver.

Analysis: Davis accounted for half of Alex Smith's pass attempts, but it was far from a productive night. The 34-year-old tight end dropped a third-down pass on his first target and later came up one yard shy of the marker on a 4th-and-3. Davis is one of the better No. 2 tight ends in the league, but he's simply no match for Jordan Reed (toe) in terms of pass-catching skill. Reed was held out of Friday's game despite practicing for the past few weeks.

Davis said Alex Smith has improved since the two played together in San Francisco from 2006 to 2012, ESPN.com's John Keim reports.

Analysis: It isn't exactly a bold assertion, considering Smith is coming off a 2017 campaign in which he established personal bests for passing yards (4,042), passing touchdowns (26) and yards per attempt (8.0), despite sitting out Week 17. While the 33-year-old quarterback likely will appreciate seeing a familiar face in his new locker room, the Redskins are hoping Davis merely will serve as their No. 2 tight end, with Jordan Reed expected to finish his rehab from toe surgery before the start of…read more

Davis, who hauled in two of his three targets for 20 yards in Week 17's loss to the Giants, ended the season with 43 receptions for 648 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.

Analysis: When he joined the Redskins two years ago, Davis was an afterthought for many. However, the veteran tight end has found resurgence in Washington, posting 87 receptions for 1,231 yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons. Davis turns 34 later this month, so retirement questions come with the territory, but there's a good chance he returns for another go around in 2018 given the three-year extension he inked with the team back in March. Davis was able to maintain fantasy relevance…read more

Davis caught two of three targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-11 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Davis has seen his production tail off since registering at least 55 receiving yards seven times in an eight-game stretch earlier this season, but Jordan Reed's (hamstring) presence on injured reserve leaves him as the clear top option at tight end in Washington. At a position with few standout performers, Davis has done enough to maintain a roster spot in most settings and has aided owners with touchdowns in two of the last three weeks. Davis could be an appealing target in both season-long…read more

Davis recorded two receptions for 18 yards but fumbled once in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Even without Jordan Reed (hamstring) on the field, Davis has struggled to make ends meet the last few weeks, recording six receptions for 59 yards over the past four games. To put that into perspective, Davis managed over 59 receiving yards in all but one contest from Week 4 through Week 11. Given the current slump, the veteran doesn't seem like an ideal fantasy option next Sunday against the Broncos, one of the league's best passing defenses.

Davis brought in two of seven targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: The veteran tight end's lackluster stretch continues, as he's now posted just four receptions for 41 yards and Sunday's touchdown over the last three games. The score did help salvage his day somewhat from a fantasy perspective, but Davis has generally struggled to maintain strong production after posting 16 receptions for 215 yards in Weeks 9 through 11. With Jordan Reed (hamstring) yet to even resume practicing, Davis will likely have a chance to improve his production in a Week 15 battle…read more

Davis hauled in both of his targets for 15 yards in Thursday's loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: Davis hasn't found the end zone since Week 3 and hasn't had over three receptions in a contest in three weeks. Should Jordan Reed (hamstring) return this week, Davis would likely see a drop in offensive reps, making him a less than ideal fantasy option for Week 14.

Davis was targeted just once and failed to record a reception in Thursday's 20-10 Thanksgiving win over the Giants.

Analysis: Davis failed to take advantage of fellow tight end Jordan Reed's (hamstring) absence. While both offenses were held in check for much of the night, the veteran tight end's lack of production was still disappointing. It was the first time since Week 1 that he was unable to haul in a catch. He will look to bounce back next week versus the Cowboys.

Davis is in line to start Thursday's game against the Giants with fellow tight end Jordan Reed (hamstring) unavailable.

Analysis: Davis has averaged 5.3 catches for 68.3 yards on 7.8 targets in the four games Reed has missed this season. The 33-year-old now gets to face a Giants defense that has given up a league-high 10 touchdowns to tight ends, along with 59 receptions (tied for third-most) and 752 receiving yards (also third-most).

Davis caught three of six targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: Davis once again contributed a solid performance while seeing an expanded role with Jordan Reed (hamstring) sidelined. The veteran tight end still hasn't found paydirt since Week 3, though.

Davis will be in line for a third straight start Sunday against the Saints with top tight end Jordan Reed (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Even in the six games that Reed has played this season, Davis has seen ample snaps with the Redskins relying heavily on two-tight end sets, but the veteran's fantasy ceiling is always higher when a proven pass catcher like Reed is sidelined. Over Reed's three absences to date, Davis has hauled in 18 of 25 targets for 206 yards and a score. That prior track record of productivity should make Davis a must-play option in most season-long formats this week, despite drawing a tough matchup against a…read more

Davis hauled in seven of 11 targets for 76 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: It was the second game in a row Davis had over 70 yards receiving filling in for an injured Jordan Reed (hamstring). So far this season the veteran tight end has managed 30 receptions for 460 yards and a touchdown, as he continues to prove age is just a number. His fantasy value against the Saints will be entirely dependent on Reed's status, who is nearing a return. If Davis is the top tight end option, look for him to see a fair number of targets from Kirk Cousins.

Davis will start for Jordan Reed (hamstring) on Sunday versus the Vikings, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Davis emerged from last Sunday's victory at Seattle with injuries to both hands. In particular, the right one was swollen, but he managed to log full practices both Thursday and Friday, clearing up any doubt about his ability to play. He'll be needed with Reed and reserve tight end Niles Paul (concussion) out of commission. On the season, Davis is averaging a spectacular 12.4 YPT, but his touchdown count (three in 24 games) as a Redskin leaves much to be desired.

Davis (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Meanwhile, Jordan Reed (hamstring) missed Friday's practice and is listed as questionable on the final Week 10 injury report. With his hand injuries confirmed to be minor, Davis seems to be on track for another week serving as Washington's top pass catcher at tight end, though it may not be confirmed until inactive lists are released approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Reed likely will have a limited role if he ends up playing.

Davis (hand) turned in a full practice Thursday.

Analysis: Davis' inclusion on the Redskins' first injury report of the week Wednesday was a mild surprise, with head coach Jay Gruden indicating the tight end was dealing with some swelling on his right hand, according to John Keim of ESPN.com. The veteran was still able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, and his increased involvement Thursday suggests he's in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Vikings. With Jordan Reed (hamstring) limited in practice for the second straight day and…read more

Davis was limited at Wednesday's practice due to injuries to both hands, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: While neither issue is considered serious, Davis' condition is still worth tracking throughout the week. Meanwhile, Jordan Reed (hamstring) managed a limited practice Wednesday, which suggests the team's top tight end is shooting to return for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Redskins have managed to keep both tight ends involved in the offense at times, but Reed's return would obviously be a huge hindrance to Davis' Week 10 outlook.

Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said Davis "should be OK" after bruising his hand in Sunday's win over the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Redskins were already down their top tight end (Jordan Reed, hamstring) and their No. 3 option at the position (Niles Paul, concussion) for Sunday's game, so it's fortunate that the injury Davis suffered doesn't look to be anything serious. Washington could opt to limit Davis' practice time Wednesday through Friday for precautionary purposes, but he should step back into a starting role for the Week 10 matchup with the Vikings if Reed is unable to suit up for that contest. Davis was among…read more

Davis hurt his hand during Sunday's 17-14 win at Seattle.

Analysis: Davis acted as the No. 1 receiver in an offense devoid of Jordan Reed (hamstring) and Jamison Crowder (hamstring), turning a team-high nine targets into six receptions for 72 yards. Because the injury occurred so late in the game, the Redskins may have been exercising caution with their most-experienced pass catcher. Once the severity of the injury is known, a prognosis may become clear.