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Bills’ Stock Report: Ray Davis Rising, Maxwell Hairston Falling as Bye Week Arrives

Here are three Buffalo Bills' players rising and two falling with six games in the books.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:55 AM
Bills’ Stock Report: Ray Davis Rising, Maxwell Hairston Falling as Bye Week Arrives
Key Things to Know
  • Buffalo Bills On SI identified Ray Davis as rising and Maxwell Hairston as falling during Buffalo's bye week.
  • Ray Davis leads the NFL with a 31.0 kick return average and has seen increased offensive snaps.
  • First-round pick Maxwell Hairston saw his defensive snap share drop to 29 percent over the past two games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Buffalo Bills On SI writer Ralph Ventre evaluated five players during the Buffalo Bills' Week 7 bye, naming Ray Davis, Keon Coleman, and Davison Igbinosun as rising, while Maxwell Hairston and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson are falling. Buffalo entered the bye week with a 5-1 record under first-year head coach Joe Brady, ranking as the NFL's highest-scoring offense despite defensive struggles.

Ventre highlights Davis leading the league in kick return average and rookie cornerback Igbinosun taking over snaps from Hairston, whose role declined following coverage issues. Meanwhile, the report sharply criticizes Gardner-Johnson's on-field performance and conduct after an ejection against the Las Vegas Raiders for spitting on tight end Brock Bowers.

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