Week 13 vs. Houston Texans
Corey Davis caught 4 passes for 39 yards last week but only ran 24 pass routes. The Titans are continuing to try to force-feed him the ball. Houston's pass defense has not been great this season and if Davis can get 7-10 targets he should produce as a decent FLEX play or low-end WR3—especially with Rishard Matthews out.
Week 12 at Indianapolis Colts
Corey Davis continues to underwhelm despite being heavily targeted. He had 3 catches for 23 yards last week and has caught just 43% of the passes thrown his way this season. Drops have been an issue. But he faces a soft Indianapolis pass defense this week and given his target volume, he could be useful as a low-end WR3, high-end FLEX play.
Week 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Corey Davis had 4 receptions for 48 yards on a team-high 10 targets. But he also fumbled at the goal line in an up-and-down performance. The Steelers will be without Joe Haden in this one, which could open some things up. But they've allowed just one touchdown to receivers in three home games. Davis is a WR3 play.
Week 10 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Corey Davis played for the first time since Week 2 and caught 2 passes for 28 yards. The Titans want to get their first-round draft pick involved in the offense but aren't going to force things. Cincinnati offers a tough matchup but Davis should see enough action as he gets back into things to be used as a flex option.
Week 9 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Corey Davis should be back this week after missing most of the season with a hamstring injury. That's good for him. But it would take a huge leap of faith to put him into your lineup, even as a flex play.
Week 2 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Corey Davis turned a team-high 10 targets into 6 catches for 69 yards last week in what was a decent debut for someone who missed a ton of time in the offseason and training camp. The Titans are going to continue to try to feed their top-five draft pick. Jacksonville is a bit banged up in the defensive backfield. With the kind of volume he saw last week, he has to be in consideration as a low-end No. 3 receiver with some upside.
Week 1 vs. Oakland Raiders
The Tennessee Titans took Corey Davis with the fifth pick in the draft for a reason—to use him. But he missed a good portion of the offseason while recovering from an ankle injury, then missed a lot of the preseason with a hamstring issue. Tennessee will work him into the equation, but it could take some time. Don't shoot for the stars here. If you are inclined to use Davis, do so only as a flex play.
Fantasy Upside
Corey Davis was the fifth pick in this year's draft. He's big. He's strong. He's fast. The Titans didn't take him fifth to let him sit on the bench and not use him.
Fantasy Downside
Rookie receivers, even first-rounder, are often a work in progress. And Davis missed a lot of time in the offseason because of an ankle injury. He's also missed time in training camp with a hamstring issue. That's not a good sign for a player the Titans are counting on.
2017 Bottom Line
The injuries don't bode well for Davis' progress. By all accounts, he's looked good when he's been on the field—but that hasn't been often enough to instill a lot of confidence. If you're taking him in a dynasty league and can stash him, that's one thing. But if you're counting on a lot of production this year, it could be hit and miss. Davis' current ADP is in the 10th through 12th rounds and our rankings have him 48th in the overall receivers ratings.
