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NegativeMatchupOct 31, 2026
Malik Willis is prone to turnovers, which creates a favorable defensive matchup scenario for the Patriots against Miami; the Patriots can stay strong defensively and avoid bleeding yardage that would cap their fantasy upside.PositiveBreakoutOct 31, 2026
Willis has posted 20.9 and 26 fantasy points over his last two games, flashing the fantasy upside Derek Brown forecasted in the summer. He has rushed for a score in each game while averaging eight carries and 55.5 rushing yards. Since Week 5, among 33 qualifying passers, Willis ranks 14th in yards per attempt, 6th in passing success rate, 30th in catchable target rate, and 3rd in fantasy points per dropback. Against New England, who has allowed the 5th-most yards per attempt, 11th-highest passing touchdown rate, and 8th-highest passing success rate over their last five games, Willis could post another QB1 stat line.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Malik Willis receives a C- start grade for Week 8 against New England, indicating poor fantasy production expectations.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Willis is a sneaky-good streaming option ranked well above consensus as a midrange QB2. He has three TD runs on the season, has run for 37+ yards in four of six starts, and is averaging a respectable 7.0 yards per pass attempt. He just got playmaker Caleb Douglas back from an ankle injury, which should boost his passing game.NegativeValueOct 30, 2026
Listed as a GPP-only play for the MIA vs. NE matchup, indicating the source recommends him for tournament/GPP contests rather than cash games.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Malik Willis has posted 20.9 and 26 fantasy points over his last two games, flashing the fantasy upside forecasted in the summer; he has rushed for a score in each game while averaging eight carries and 55.5 rushing yards. Since Week 5, among 33 qualifying passers, Willis ranks 14th in yards per attempt, sixth in passing success rate, 30th in catchable target rate, and third in fantasy points per dropback. Willis could post another QB1 stat line this week. New England has allowed the fifth-most yards per attempt, the 11th-highest passing touchdown rate, and the eighth-highest passing success rate over their last five games.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Malik Willis has posted 20.9 and 26 fantasy points over his last two games, flashing the fantasy upside forecasted in the summer. Willis has added a rushing score in each game while averaging eight carries and 55.5 rushing yards. Since Week 5, among 33 qualifying passers, Willis ranks 14th in yards per attempt, sixth in passing success rate, 30th in catchable target rate, and third in fantasy points per dropback. New England has allowed the fifth-most yards per attempt, 11th-highest passing TD rate, and eighth-highest passing success rate over their last five games, supporting another QB1 outing.NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
Malik Willis had his best game of the season against the Jets last week (2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD, 0 INTs), but he does not fare well against good defenses; in the three games prior to that, he made the Chiefs, Vikings, and Bengals all fantasy starters, and the Patriots are closer to those three than to the Jets, suggesting a low-scoring performance with reasonable turnover and sack upside.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Willis was 14-of-21 for 208 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions (130.7 rating) and 8 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 7, posting 9.9 yards per attempt (up from 5.1 in Week 5). He completed 7 of 9 passes under pressure for a career-high 138 yards and a touchdown, finishing 11-for-16 for 184 yards and two touchdowns from inside the pocket (+12.2 EPA). Willis has been a top-15 fantasy QB in back-to-back games with 8 carries in each, posting the league's second-highest scramble run rate (13.0%) and the most scramble rush yards of any QB (214). His 33.4 fantasy points on scrambles lead all players. The source says 'I'd take Willis over Bryce Young and Baker Mayfield for the rest of the season.'NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026
Malik Willis had his best game of the season against the Jets last week, throwing 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown without an interception; however, he does not fare well against good defenses, having made the Chiefs, Vikings, and Bengals all fantasy starters in three prior games, and the Patriots defense is closer to those elite units than the Jets.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Trade value of 45.5 with a +4.5 change; ranked 6th among quarterbacks in the trade value chart for Week 8.PositiveValueOct 27, 2026
Malik Willis' trade value increased +4.5 points in 2QB leagues to 45.5 in Week 8, indicating positive movement in the source's valuation relative to perceived market value.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Malik Willis looked more comfortable in the pocket after wideout Caleb Douglas returned to the lineup and had his best start of the season, tossing multiple touchdowns and rushing for another. Though the Dolphins seem content to limit his upside with middling attempts each week, Willis remains fantasy-relevant thanks to his scrambling ability; he's currently second at the position with 223 rushing yards in six starts.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
In Week 7, Malik Willis was the sort of fantasy asset his supporters hoped he would be this season. Willis completed 14-of-21 passes for 208 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 28-25 win over the Jets. Willis also had 8-37-1 rushing to finish with 26 fantasy points. In his first five starts of the season, Willis averaged 169.8 passing yards and 37.2 rushing yards, with two TD passes and two TD runs. He was QB27 in fantasy points per game through the first five weeks of the season. Willis gets a neutral matchup against the Patriots this week, followed by appealing matchups against the Lions and Colts. It's hard to tell what we'll get from Willis as a passer in any given week, but his rushing ability can smooth out some of the bumps he'll encounter as a passer, raising both his floor and his ceiling.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Backup quarterback delivered a fantastic performance on Sunday with only 21 pass attempts, surpassing 27 attempts only once this season (32 against the Chiefs in Week 2). If Willis can build on this performance, he could smooth out volatility for his receivers like Caleb Douglas.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Willis is far from a prolific passer, but his rushing ability gives him a viable floor. Over the last two games, Willis has 111 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His next two games are at home against New England and Detroit, with the Dolphins expected to be playing catch-up, which should result in plenty of opportunities for Willis.PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026
Malik Willis has two games this season with at least 17.7 fantasy points and one QB1 finish (QB12), with rushing for at least 39 yards in three of five games and two rushing scores. Among 33 qualifying passers, Willis ranks 22nd in yards per attempt with the sixth-lowest passing success rate, third-lowest catchable target rate, and ninth-best hero throw rate. Against the Jets' mid-tier pass defense (12th-highest passing success rate allowed, 13th-highest passing touchdown rate, tenth-highest CPOE), Willis could be a QB1 again this week.PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
Listed as a GPP-only play for the NYJ vs. MIA matchup in Week 7 DFS slate, indicating recommended usage in tournament/GPP formats.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Willis has two games this season with at least 17.7 fantasy points and one QB1 finish in weekly scoring (QB12). He has rushed for at least 39 yards in three of his five games with two rushing scores. Among 33 qualifying passers, he has struggled with accuracy, ranking 22nd in yards per attempt with sixth-lowest passing success rate, third-lowest catchable target rate, and ninth-best hero throw rate. Willis could be a QB1 again this week against a mid-tier Jets' pass defense. New York has allowed the 12th-highest passing success rate, 13th-highest passing touchdown rate, and tenth-highest CPOE.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Confirmed as Dolphins starter by coach Jeff Hafley ahead of last week's bye, with no consideration of benching him. Willis and the Dolphins have been bad; Willis has thrown 2 touchdowns to 4 interceptions en route to an 0-5 record for the team.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley re-affirmed Willis as the starter ahead of last week's bye and stated he's not considering benching him. However, Willis and the Dolphins have been bad; Willis has thrown just 2 touchdowns to 4 interceptions en route to an 0-5 record for the team.PositiveMatchupOct 8, 2026
Willis has potential for a solid game this week against Cincinnati's pass defense, which has allowed the 12th-most yards per attempt, eighth-highest passing success rate, and 14th-highest passer rating. The matchup offers upside if Willis can accumulate rushing production.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Willis is QB34 in fantasy points per game with gruesome underlying metrics: 13th-lowest yards per attempt, third-lowest passing success rate, sixth-lowest catchable target rate among 29 qualifying passers, and 11th-best hero throw rate. He has faced the 12th-highest pressure rate. Fantasy value depends entirely on Miami dialing up rushing attempts; the arm talent exists but the situation is dire.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Willis has had a difficult beginning to the season with inconsistent rushing production: two games with at least six rushing attempts and 39 rushing yards, and two games with only two rushing attempts and 12 or fewer rushing yards. He is QB34 in fantasy points per game. Among 29 qualifying passers, he ranks 13th-lowest in yards per attempt, third-lowest in passing success rate, sixth-lowest in catchable target rate, and 11th-best in hero throw rate. The arm talent is there, but the situation is gruesome with 12th-highest pressure rate faced. He has potential for a solid game if he piles up rushing production against Cincinnati's pass defense allowing 12th-most yards per attempt, eighth-highest passing success rate, and 14th-highest passer rating.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Dolphins QB has been a very good matchup for opposing defenses; allowed 6th-most fantasy points to defenses; has exactly one passing touchdown on the year; faces Bengals defense that has been pretty good this year with two top-5 finishes and 4+ sacks in 3 of 4 games.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Willis has taken 11 sacks and the Dolphins have committed five turnovers while scoring no more than 13 points in any of their first four games, making Miami a favorable streaming matchup for the Bengals' defense in Week 5.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Willis has finished as QB13, QB22, and QB28 in weekly fantasy scoring through three games. He has averaged 7.5 rushing attempts and 47.5 rushing yards in two of those games but hasn't been great as a passer. Among 31 qualifying passers, he ranks 13th in yards per attempt and sixth in hero throw rate but has the fifth-lowest catchable target rate and third-highest off-target rate. Minnesota's defense has allowed the fourth-fewest passing touchdowns, the lowest passer rating, and lowest passing success rate with the sixth-best pressure rate. Willis will need all the rushing equity he can get to save his fantasy day.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Malik Willis and the Dolphins have been awful in 2026. The team has yet to reach 14 points in a game. Willis managed to avoid sacks against the Chiefs last week but the Dolphins still finished as a top-10 fantasy defense thanks to turnovers and low points allowed. This week they face the Vikings, perhaps the best defense in the league, with Vegas projecting just 13.5 points allowed—rock-bottom territory.NegativeValueSep 29, 2026
Trade value flat at 1.0 with no change; 2QB value at 44.6, indicating stable perceived value in redraft.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Malik Willis receives a C- start grade for Week 3 against KC, indicating poor projected performance.NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Sit Willis this week. Spags will have him in a blender. The Chiefs have allowed the fourth-fewest yards per attempt, the third-lowest EPA per dropback, and the third-fewest fantasy points per dropback.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Willis's overall accuracy has been worrisome. Among 28 qualifying passers, he ranks eighth in yards per attempt and second in hero throw rate, but he also has the third-lowest passing success rate, the fifth-lowest highly accurate throw rate, and the eighth-lowest catchable target rate. He has dealt with the tenth-highest drop rate from his receivers.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Through two games, Malik Willis has finished as the QB13 and the QB22 in weekly fantasy scoring. The big difference from Week 1 to Week 2 was the decline in his rushing output. In Week 1, Willis had six rushing attempts with 39 yards and a score. Last week, he ran only twice for six yards. That's not nearly enough rushing production to support him in fantasy. If that continues, Willis's fantasy value for 2026 will be capsized.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Ranked QB18 in Week 3 consensus rankings from the industry's most accurate experts; consensus average rank of 18 with best ranking of 14 and worst of 23, showing notable variance among expert panels with standard deviation of 3.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Malik Willis' rushing ability makes him a viable fantasy starter despite a Week 2 performance against the 49ers in which he threw for fewer than 200 yards and ran for only six yards. In eight career starts, Willis has accumulated 314 rushing yards and five TD runs, providing fantasy value beyond traditional passing metrics. While he faces a tough Week 3 passing matchup against the Chiefs, his rushing upside remains the primary draw.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Has not saved the Dolphins so far. He led Miami to just 13 points each in two blowout losses and took a league-leading 9 sacks. The source expects Willis to remain in the lead for sacks taken after facing the Chiefs in Week 3, despite Kansas City struggling to stop the Colts last week.NegativeValueSep 22, 2026
Trade value of 1.0 with no week-over-week change; projection of 44.6 (+12.8 from prior week); faces KC, MIN, CIN in weeks 3–5.NegativeValueSep 21, 2026
Malik Willis is rostered in 36% of leagues and available in deeper formats. While his Week 2 performance against the 49ers was underwhelming with fewer than 200 passing yards and only six rushing yards, his rushing ability makes him a viable fantasy starter. In eight career starts, Willis has 314 rushing yards and five TD runs. He faces a tough Week 3 passing matchup against the Chiefs, who have shut down the Broncos' Bo Nix and the Colts' Daniel Jones, but the rushing upside remains the draw.PositiveValueSep 21, 2026
Willis is undervalued in waiver markets despite a weak Week 2 passing performance (under 200 yards) against the 49ers. His rushing ability is the draw: in eight career starts, he has 314 rushing yards and five touchdown runs, making him a viable fantasy starter despite a tough Week 3 passing matchup against Kansas City's defense.NegativeValueSep 21, 2026
QB might be a hard sell after Week 2 performance against 49ers with fewer than 200 passing yards and only six rushing yards, but rushing ability makes him a viable fantasy starter; in eight career starts has 314 rushing yards and five TD runs; has tough Week 3 passing matchup against Chiefs defense that clamped down on Broncos' Bo Nix and Colts' Daniel Jones over first two weeks, but it's the rushing numbers that draw interest.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Willis has been sacked nine times through two games and has thrown one interception, producing only 13 points in each of the Dolphins' first two games. This poor performance makes Miami an appealing matchup for the Chiefs' defense in Week 3.PositiveBreakoutSep 20, 2026
Willis has rushing upside that could break leagues if the Dolphins offense gets going; in Week 1 he had six carries for 39 rushing yards and a touchdown for 10 fantasy points on the ground alone. While the next three matchups against the 49ers, Chiefs, and Vikings are unfavorable, the schedule opens up after that, making him a worthwhile upside stash if roster space allows.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Malik Willis receives a D+ grade for Week 2 against San Francisco, indicating poor projected performance and a strong sit recommendation.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Willis finished as QB13 in Week 1, just outside of the top 12, representing a miss from the source's Week 1 picks. The source acknowledges this as a subpar result despite following a correct process.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Willis scored one rushing touchdown with no passing touchdowns, 5 sacks, and an interception in his Dolphins debut against the Raiders; the source expects the 49ers' superior pass rush (Fred Warner and Nick Bosa) to perform even better against Miami in Week 2.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Willis's debut as the Dolphins' starter did not inspire confidence; he scored one rushing touchdown (none passing) with 5 sacks and an interception against the Raiders. The source notes the 49ers' pass rush led by Fred Warner and Nick Bosa is even better than the Raiders', and expects them to perform even better against the Dolphins despite not needing much pressure against the Rams last week.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Malik Willis ran six times for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Raiders. Willis was less effective as a passer, completing 15-of-27 throws for 220 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception. Running quarterbacks are a fantasy cheat code, and Lamar Jackson might be the only quarterback more dangerous as a runner than Willis. Trust the legs and fret not that Willis has a young and inexperienced group of pass-catchers.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Malik Willis is the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and connected with rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas in Week 1. The source notes Douglas's training camp connection with Willis carried over into the regular season, suggesting Willis may be the starting quarterback for Miami.PositiveValueSep 13, 2026
Willis at $6,500 on FanDuel represents value from floor and ceiling perspective due to his above-average mobility. The Dolphins face a Raiders defense that allowed 214.4 passing yards and 15.6 rushing yards per game to quarterbacks last season. Willis has averaged just over 44 rushing yards per contest as a starter. With a 40.5 over/under and the Raiders favored, Willis's rushing ability makes him a sneaky start for GPP contests on this slate.PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026
Malik Willis is in a good matchup against an underwhelming Raiders defense. With a limited receiving corps, Willis is likely going to be forced to make plays with his legs. If the Dolphins can keep this one close, Willis has a nice floor at a salary-saving price point.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Malik Willis is positioned for an intriguing Week 1 start for Miami despite limited starting experience. Over the last two seasons, Willis has posted a 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game—metrics that would have ranked eighth-best in big-time throw rate among all quarterbacks with at least 110 dropbacks last year (behind Caleb Williams) and led the NFL in yards per attempt. His rushing yardage mark would have ranked first, fourth, and third among quarterbacks over the last three years. Willis faces a remade Raiders' defense that added Quay Walker, Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean, and Taron Johnson. Last year, the Raiders allowed the tenth-highest passer rating, ninth-highest passing success rate, and tenth-highest EPA per dropback. Willis' rushing ability gives him an incredibly high ceiling and floor for Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Willis makes his Dolphins debut with very little starting experience but is arguably one of the best rushing quarterbacks in the NFL. With Green Bay, he averaged 204 passing yards, one touchdown, seven rushing attempts for 58 yards, one score, and 23.3 fantasy points per game, totaling 25 or more twice in three starts. The source expects Willis to have one of his better fantasy performances this year against Las Vegas, which surrendered 17 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks last season but gave up six rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks (third-most in the NFL). Miami's defense is arguably the worst in the league, which will provide Willis plenty of opportunities to put up fantasy points with the Dolphins trailing.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Willis is a dual-threat quarterback coming off an encouraging, albeit small, sample of work with the Packers over the previous two years, providing some fantasy upside for the Dolphins despite the team's overall lack of offensive weapons.PositiveValueSep 11, 2026
Listed as a core play in DFS lineups for Week 1 LV vs. MIA matchup; core plays are described as 'stellar across all game types' and 'most-rostered players,' indicating strong DFS value and usage recommendation.PositiveValueSep 11, 2026
Willis's legs and salary make him a nifty punt at quarterback despite his weapons leaving much to be desired. Since 2024, Willis has scrambled 17 times on 117 dropbacks (14.5%) for 151 scramble yards at 8.9 yards per scramble. In his three starts in the previous two years with the Packers, Willis averaged 58 rushing yards per game and 204 passing yards per game, passing for three touchdowns and rushing for three touchdowns, scoring 23.63 DraftKings points per game and 23.63 FanDuel points per game. Willis is projected as the QB12 at both sites, with the QB6 value score at DraftKings and a tie for the QB2 value at FanDuel.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Willis is the starting quarterback for the Dolphins in 2026, with Chris Bell and other receivers tasked with catching passes from him.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Willis has made six career starts with mixed results: three poor starts with Tennessee (50.8% completion, 4.5 yards per attempt, 0 TDs, 3 INTs as a rookie) followed by three starts with Green Bay where he completed 78.7% of throws, averaged 10.9 yards per attempt, with 6 TDs and 0 INTs. Willis is an elite runner, averaging 44.8 rushing yards per game and 8.5 fantasy points per game with his legs alone across six starts; if he makes 17 starts for Miami, he could run for 1,000 yards. However, his fantasy relevance will depend heavily on his legs rather than his arm given Miami's young and inexperienced pass-catcher group (Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., and veteran trio with Tolbert's 610-yard season high).PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Willis' rushing ability gives him an incredibly high ceiling and floor for Week 1; the Raiders' pass defense ranked 11th-highest in passing success rate and 10th-highest in EPA per dropback, suggesting a favorable matchup despite uncertainty about their 2026 performance.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Willis is making his first start for the Dolphins with limited starting resume but outstanding production in limited doses over two years: 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and 44.8 rushing yards per game average. That big-time throw rate would have ranked eighth-best last year among QBs with 110+ dropbacks (behind Caleb Williams), and his yards per attempt would have led the NFL. His rushing yardage mark would have ranked first, fourth, and third among QBs over the last three years. Miami faces a remade Raiders defense that added Quay Walker, Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean, and Taron Johnson. Last year, the Raiders allowed the tenth-highest passer rating, ninth-highest passing success rate, and tenth-highest EPA per dropback. Willis' rushing ability gives him an incredibly high ceiling and floor for Week 1.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Willis is the Dolphins quarterback who has reportedly targeted Greg Dulcich frequently throughout camp; Miami desperately needs someone to emerge as a reliable target for him.PositiveValueSep 8, 2026
Malik Willis is priced as a low-end QB2 despite having an aggressive rushing profile. Among quarterbacks with 100-plus rushing attempts since 2014, 31 of 34 produced top-12 fantasy points per game (91% hit rate). Willis should easily beat 100 rushing attempts and is projected for 600+ rushing yards despite Miami's struggles; his rushing floor offers a realistic path to top-10 weekly fantasy finishes without requiring top-10 passing volume. Given Willis' ADP, he enables fantasy owners to be overweight at the other skill positions while bringing QB spike week potential, including a 31.5 fantasy-point game in 2025 with 60 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Willis has made six career starts and might have the worst set of pass-catchers in the league, but the appeal is his rushing upside: if he plays 17 games, he might run for 1,000 yards. In six career starts, Willis has averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game and has run for four touchdowns, averaging about 8.5 fantasy points per game just with his legs. Willis also made enormous strides as a passer in his two years as Jordan Love's backup in Green Bay, completing 78.7% of his throws and averaging 10.9 yards per pass attempt with six touchdown passes and zero interceptions over 11 appearances and three starts. The source says Willis is capable of being a needle-mover as a runner, and if he can just be a competent passer, there's top-10 quarterback potential here.PositiveSleeperSep 8, 2026
With an ADP outside of the top 20 quarterbacks, Willis might not have been drafted in every fantasy league, but the source recommends stashing him on your bench for at least a week or two. Thanks to his rushing ability, Willis' upside scenarios are genuinely elite, and we should know pretty quickly whether those scenarios are on the table.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Willis will have plenty of opportunities to accumulate fantasy points with Miami trailing because the Dolphins' defense might be the worst in the league, creating a negative game script that favors Willis' passing volume.PositiveMatchupSep 8, 2026
Willis faces the Raiders, who surrendered 17 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks last season (near middle of league) but gave up six rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks (third-most in the NFL). Willis' rushing ability makes him well-suited to exploit this weakness.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Willis is one of the best rushing quarterbacks in the NFL and averaged 204 passing yards, one touchdown, seven rushing attempts for 58 yards, one rushing score, and 23.3 fantasy points per game in three starts for Green Bay, totaling 25 or more twice.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Malik Willis ranked QB21 with ADP of 112; consensus rank 236, expert consensus 137, with 23 spots of variance and 16-spot disagreement among experts.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Willis is identified as the incoming Dolphins quarterback replacing Tua Tagovailoa; his rushing-QB style will significantly reduce De'Von Achane's target share.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Willis signed a three-year, $67 million contract with Miami as a starter after being cast aside by Tennessee and rejuvenated as a backup with Green Bay. His fantasy viability rests on elite rushing production: in six career starts, he averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game with four rushing touchdowns. Over 11 appearances and three starts in Green Bay (2024-2025), Willis completed 78.7% of his throws, averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt, with six TD passes and zero interceptions. Pat Fitzmaurice notes Willis will struggle with Miami's weak pass-catching corps but his running ability should make him fantasy-viable even if passing numbers are mediocre.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Ranked QB21 in 2026 draft rankings with 591 projected passing yards and +19 differential; ADP rank 136.PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026
Willis is positioned as a dark horse top-five QB candidate after finally securing a full-time starting role with Miami. His fantasy appeal centers on rushing upside: in six career starts, he averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game, which projects to 762 rushing yards over a 17-game season. Historical analysis shows that since 1999, 56 QBs have rushed for 500+ yards in a season; of that group, 45 (80%) finished as top-12 fantasy QBs and 50% finished as top-five producers. Willis ranked first in fantasy points per dropback (1.35) in 2025 and second (0.84) in 2024. Mobile quarterbacks are described as a cheat code in fantasy, and Willis could lead the position in rushing this season, making him a 50/50 bet to finish as an elite fantasy signal-caller if he clears 500 rushing yards.PositiveSleeperSep 7, 2026
Willis is in a tough spot in Miami but could outperform expectations. Over the last two seasons, Willis posted 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game; that big-time throw rate would have ranked eighth-best among all QBs with 110+ dropbacks (behind Caleb Williams), and his yards per attempt would have led the NFL. His rushing yardage mark per game over the last three years would have ranked first, fourth, and third among quarterbacks. Derek Brown argues Willis's running prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production in 2026, and if the offense surpasses lowly expectations through the air, Willis would be a strong QB1 with upside.PositiveBreakoutSep 6, 2026
Malik Willis is positioned for potential breakout production in Miami despite a limited starting resume. Over the last two seasons, Willis posted a 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game—metrics that would have ranked 8th in big-time throw rate (behind Caleb Williams), led the NFL in yards per attempt, and ranked 1st, 4th, and 3rd in rushing yards per game over the last three years among quarterbacks. Greg Dulcich was outstanding on a per-route basis last year, and talented rookies like Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman Jr. could elevate the receiver room. The source projects Willis's rushing prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production this year alone, with strong QB1 upside if the offense surpasses lowly expectations through the air in 2026.NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026
Malik Willis thrives throwing balls in the short area of the field, which could benefit Chris Bell's fantasy outlook if Willis proves serviceable as an NFL quarterback. For Miami's offense to be successful, they should lean on Bell to carry the load in the short area, where Bell ran 63% of his routes within nine yards of the line of scrimmage in college.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Malik Willis is going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms and has either a track record of top-12 quarterback play, real rushing upside, or both; the strategy is to draft two of these later options with the expectation that if even one hits, you've captured elite production at a fraction of the draft capital.PositiveProjectionSep 5, 2026
Willis is positioned for QB1 production in 2026 despite limited starting resume. Over the last two seasons, he posted a 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game. His big-time throw rate would have ranked eighth-best among all QBs last year (behind Caleb Williams), and his yards-per-attempt mark would have led the NFL. His rushing yardage per game over the last three years would have ranked first, fourth, and third among quarterbacks. Willis's running prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production this year alone; if he and the Miami offense surpass lowly expectations through the air, Willis would be a strong QB1 with upside in 2026.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Malik Willis is cited by TJ Horgan as offering rushing upside as a late-round quarterback alternative to Josh Allen, representing better value at the position.PositiveBreakoutSep 5, 2026
Derek Brown highlights Willis as a potential breakout despite limited starting experience in Miami. Over the last two seasons, Willis posted a 5.6% big-time throw rate (118 dropbacks, per PFF), 10.9 yards per attempt, and averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game—metrics that would rank eighth in big-time throw rate (behind Caleb Williams), lead the NFL in yards per attempt, and rank first, fourth, and third in rushing yards per game over the last three years among qualifying quarterbacks. Brown argues Willis's running prowess alone should have him flirting with QB1 production in 2026, with additional upside if the offense performs through the air with emerging talents like Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman Jr. alongside Greg Dulcich.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Malik Willis ranked QB20 in FantasyPros' consensus expert rankings for 2026; positioned as a mid-tier quarterback option.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Willis gets his first full-time starting opportunity with Miami in 2026 after years on the bench in Tennessee and Green Bay. His rushing upside is the key: in six career starts, he averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game, projecting to 762 yards over 17 games. Since 1999, 56 QBs have rushed for 500+ yards; 45 (80%) finished as top-12 fantasy QBs, and 50% finished as top-five producers per Dynatyze. Willis ranked first in fantasy points per dropback (1.35) in 2025 and second (0.84) in 2024. Wolf Trelles-Heard calls him a dark horse top-five candidate and a 50/50 bet to finish elite if he clears 500 rushing yards.