Ray Davis · Tahj Brooks · 2026 week 1

Ray Davis or Tahj Brooks?

Start Ray DavisRay Davis projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Tahj Brooks in week 1, drawing HOU — the 24th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Ray Davis START	@ HOU	3.9	24th · tough	11.1	27	healthy
Tahj Brooks	vs TB	2.4	16th	1.4	–	healthy

RBs vs HOU recently: Ashton Jeanty 30.8 pts (W16) · Omarion Hampton 12 pts (W17) · Jonathan Taylor 3.9 pts (W18).

RBs vs TB recently: Rico Dowdle 4.3 pts (W16) · De'Von Achane 11.2 pts (W17) · Chuba Hubbard 1.7 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ray Davis carries the higher trade value — 27 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ray Davis gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.