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WR Andre Davis, Houston Texans

HT: 6-1, WT: 194, Born: 6-12-1979, College: Virginia Tech, Drafted: Round 2

2008 Projections

Average draft position

Current as of June 28th. [Full ADP list]

Overall: D Williams (236), Andre Davis (237), B Leonard (238), J Carlson (239)
Position: E Bennett (230-WR79), D Williams (236-WR80), Andre Davis (237 - WR81), M Jenkins (240-WR82), J Jones (248-WR83)
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Best Case

The Texans passing attack performs as well as last season, Davis sees plenty of playing time as at least a WR3 and he catches a few long touchdowns. If this were to occur, Davis may have some value as a depth player in fantasy leagues.

Worst Case

The Texans defense improves this season, allowing the team to follow a more conservative gameplan, the rushing attack improves resulting in fewer passing attempts, and Davis is pushed for playing time from other receivers on the roster. If this were to occur, Davis would have no fantasy relevance in 2008.

Outlook

Davis has never enjoyed a season ranked inside the top-42 at the receiver position since entering the league, and there is no reason to expect him to do so in 2008. He is clearly behind both Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter in the pecking order and would be at best the fifth option in passing situations, really limiting his fantasy worth. Only injuries could spring him into the picture this season, but at this point he is an undraftable receiver in fantasy leagues.

2008 Schedule

2007 Game Summaries

Week 3 - Davis was the most targeted wide receiver on the Texans squad as the team tried to compensate for the loss of Andre Johnson. He had one big play, catching a 41 yard pass from Matt Schaub to give the Texans first and goal from the one on the first offensive touchdown drive of the game.

Week 4 - Davis took advantage of the opportunity to play and had an excellent game. He not only showcased his deep speed, but also ran good intermediate routes and had good timing with Schaub. Two of the targets he did not catch were thrown just out of his reach.

Week 5 - Davis had another strong game for the Texans, catching four passes for 79 yards on nine targets. He showed good burst off the line and the ability to get behind the defense, and had catches of 18 and 30 yards nullified for penalties.

Week 6 - Davis only caught three passes for 30 yards but he had been playing very well filing in for Andre Johnson. He wound up on the wrong end of instant replay twice in this game, however, beginning in the first quarter. Davis caught a short pass from Schaub at the Jacksonville four yard line and cut toward the end zone. He appeared to fumble as he crossed the goal line and the referees' signaled touchdown. The Jaguars' challenged and replay showed that S Sammy Knight actually forced Davis to fumble inches short of the goal line causing the ball to roll through the end zone and out of bounds for a touchback.

Later, Davis caught a pass in the fourth quarter and was down on the ground when CB Brian Williams wrestled the ball away. It was ruled an interception. Houston challenged the play, the officials looked at the replay, but the interception still stood.

Week 7 - Even though Davis was targeted five times in the first half, he only caught one pass for nine yards. He would have a much bigger second half. He would catch a pass for a two point conversion early in the fourth quarter. Davis had a long 53 yard pass reception negated on a penalty in the fourth quarter. He would come up with an even bigger play as he caught a 53 yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds left in the game to give Houston an improbable lead late in the game. Davis had a game high 12 targets.

Week 8 - Davis was targeted enough times to be a contributor, but he just couldn't gain any separation from the San Diego defenders. He wasn't very productive with his opportunities, of course, but it wasn't only because the San Diego defense did a good job on him. He dropped an out route on third down early in the game that would have given Houston a chance at a first down, and he was thrown to late in the contest when he was shaken up on the play. He wasn't thrown to after that.

Week 9 - Andre Davis made a stunning full extension diving grab into the end zone in the fourth quarter. He just flew by the defender and stretched out his entire body and fell into the end zone to put the Texans back up by 14 late in the game.

Week 11 - Davis was targeted deep on two of his five targets. He managed to get open but did not appear to see the ball and did not make an attempt to catch it although he was open, and had his other deep passing opportunity deflected by a defender.

Week 12 - Davis had a quiet day, catching only three passes for 51 yards. He was largely a third option in the passing game and struggled to generate much yardage after the catch.

Week 14 - Davis caught the only pass thrown to him for a five yard gain, but had a huge play in the return game, taking a kickoff back 97 yards for a touchdown.

Week 17 - Davis only had one reception but had a tremendous impact on the game by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns, one 97 yards and the other 104 yards, showcasing very good speed and moves in the open field.