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NFL Fantasy - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL Fantasy - The Athletic about Malik Willis.
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All NFL Fantasy - The Athletic insights about Malik Willis
PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Malik Willis delivered a best-case scenario fantasy performance on Sunday, helping Miami to its first win, demonstrating the dual-threat upside that makes him a compelling fantasy option when he gets opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Metrics signal fantasy points are ahead for Malik Willis; the source identifies him as having upside based on film room analysis and quantitative indicators.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Andy Behrens identifies Malik Willis as a steal at his current ADP, suggesting his draft cost is significantly undervalued relative to his fantasy potential.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Malik Willis is identified as a top post-120 ADP target, indicating the source views him as undervalued relative to his fantasy potential at his current draft position.PositiveBreakoutNo date
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).