NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Malik Willis
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Willis ranks fourth in TD or first down per attempt rate (22.3%), even while facing pressure on 42.5% of his dropbacks. He also boasts a 13.3% designed rush rate, trailing only Anthony Richardson (15.6%), Justin Fields (14.1%) and Jalen Hurts (13.5%).
STACKED’s take
Willis has rushing upside but limited sample size, weak receivers, and new-offense concerns hold back breakout case.
Willis ranks fourth in TD or first down per attempt rate (22.3%) since entering the league despite facing pressure on 42.5% of dropbacks; he boasts a 13.3% designed rush rate (fourth-highest among QBs) and has rushed for 405 yards on 74 attempts (5.47 YPA) with four touchdowns. The source cites Daniel Jones' 2022 season (120 carries, 708 yards, seven TDs) as evidence that rushing production can elevate a QB to top-10 finish despite modest passing stats. However, the source gives a 'no' vote on Willis as a 2026 breakout QB candidate, noting 'it's close'; the source is torn between Willis' rushing upside and concerns about his limited career sample size, short-area completion bias, new offense learning curve, and an exceptionally weak receiving corps (Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, three rookie additions).
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