"With that injury, we got a solid look at Malik Davis, who finished the game with 20 carries for 103 yards, and it got me thinking, can he be the starting running back for this team in 2026 if Dallas does not bring Williams back next season? Davis had 5.2 yards per carry, which was a career high in that, carries and rushing yards."
"Another holiday, another heroic Malik Davis performance: 20 carries for 103 yards (both career-highs). After the game, he wasn't available to talk because his eye had swollen shut. He also suffered an arm injury in the game. It didn't stop him from a career day. Learn more... https://t.co/9PLdQPORem - Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) December 25, 2025 Davis has had a few other moments this season, like his long touchdown run in the Thanksgiving"
Dallas beat Washington 30-23 on Christmas while starting running back Javonte Williams suffered a shoulder injury and did not return. Malik Davis replaced Williams and carried 20 times for 103 yards, marking career highs in carries and rushing yards and averaging 5.2 yards per carry. The performance raises the possibility of Davis as a 2026 starter if Williams is not re-signed, though Williams's 1,000-yard season makes him likely to command a solid contract. Davis has provided change-of-pace explosiveness, and retaining both backs would preserve depth while possibly adding another runner via the draft.
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