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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN Fantasy Football about Malik Willis.
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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Malik Willis
PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Willis posted a season-best 26.02 fantasy points against the Jets in Week 7 with two touchdown passes. He brings dual-threat value with at least 37 yards rushing, eight carries, and a touchdown in back-to-back games, plus 74 rushing yards in Week 5 versus the Bengals. The source recommends playing him as a superflex starter against the Patriots.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Willis is the Dolphins QB, and Miami's passing game isn't thriving behind him, limiting the upside for pass catchers like Malik Washington despite Washington leading the team in catches and receiving yards.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
Malik Willis is a streaming replacement option for Week 2 with Sam Darnold out.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Willis scored 16.7 PPR points in Week 1 with significant rushing production (14-yard TD run). The source projects Willis as a top-10 fantasy QB this season, arguing that running QBs are systematically underestimated. Historical comparisons: Justin Fields was QB6 in 2022 despite winning only 3 of 15 starts and throwing for just 2,242 yards and 17 TDs; Michael Vick was QB2 in 2006 despite his team losing more than winning. Willis will run frequently and produce; he may not reach 1,000 rushing yards or double-digit rushing TDs, but rushing volume will separate him into elite fantasy territory.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Malik Willis rose in rest-of-season rankings after Week 1. The source notes he is a runner, highlighting his dual-threat capability as a key asset in deeper formats and superflex leagues.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Willis, a dynamic runner, scored more than half his fantasy points in Week 1 via his legs with 39 rushing yards and a touchdown; while Miami's passing game did not impress, if Willis continues to run as expected, a potential QB1 option lurks.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
Malik Willis was drafted in Round 15 (Pick 15.2) in this 12-team PPR mock draft, confirming solid draft capital for a quarterback.PositiveProjectionAug 30, 2026
Willis has been a more effective passer than many realize; over the past two years, he leads all QBs in passer rating, completion percentage, EPA per dropback, and success rate. His rushing ability will make him special in fantasy. Since 2000, 44 QBs have run 100-plus times in a season, with 60% averaging at least 20 fantasy PPG; all but five averaged 17.4 points per game, which was the QB1 threshold last season.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Willis should not be taken as a bona fide starter by fantasy managers; his floor will always be higher than the average streaming starter because of his rushing output from scrambling or designed runs, but he's more of a spot starter than a weekly contributor; the Dolphins play one of the most difficult schedules in the NFL this season, which bodes well for game flow but could prove difficult in terms of weekly matchups.NegativeSleeperAug 22, 2026
Willis is on the source's radar as a sneaky veteran quarterback flier option in deeper leagues during Rounds 13-14 when targeting breakout candidates.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
The source recommends keeping Willis on the radar because of his dual-threat ability, though the Miami offense is still taking shape, especially in the receivers room.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
The source recommends monitoring Malik Willis as a QB with upside for the third QB slot in superflex leagues once starters begin to dry up, alongside Kyler Murray, Tyler Shough, Daniel Jones, Cam Ward and Fernando Mendoza.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Drafted as QB2 in superflex mock at pick 5.12 (round 5, pick 12) with bye week 6.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Willis is classified as a high-risk player available after Round 9, suggesting limited upside and unreliability as a fantasy option in 2026.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Ranked QB24 in ESPN's 2026 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Willis is listed as an other candidate in the quarterback breakout category, following the pattern of veteran quarterbacks who have delivered top-10 fantasy finishes.NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026
Willis is Miami's quarterback and will rely on Greg Dulcich as a security blanket in an offense lacking established pass catchers.PositiveProjectionNo date
Willis emerged as a more dynamic option post-bye, scoring 26.02 points against the Jets with two TD passes (both to rookie Caleb Douglas) and 111 rushing yards over his past two contests with a rushing TD in each game. His dual-threat ability differentiates him in fantasy. Willis faces the Patriots at home in Week 8, followed by the Lions and Colts.NegativeProjectionNo date
Malik Willis is recommended for dropping; he is owned in only 8.7% of ESPN leagues.PositiveProjectionNo date
Willis, a dynamic runner, scored more than half his fantasy points in Week 1 via his legs with 39 rushing yards and a touchdown. The source notes Miami's passing game did not impress, but if Willis continues to run -- and he should -- a potential QB1 option lurks.NegativeRoleNo date
Willis was ineffective in Week 1, limiting the Dolphins' offensive production and contributing to De'Von Achane's disappointing 10.6 fantasy points despite being the No. 12 overall pick on average.PositiveRoleNo date
Willis has rushing ability that differentiates him in fantasy; he posted 60 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in his lone start for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, and there is no clear competition (like a Russell Wilson) to take his gig with the Miami Dolphins.PositiveValueNo date
Willis is going in the 130s (QB21 range) despite having a genuine shot at a top-5 QB fantasy season, driven by his top-tier rushing ability. Over his last two years in Green Bay (three starts), Willis posted an 86.3 QBR, a plus-7% completion percentage over expected (per NFL Next Gen Stats), and 42 rushes for 261 yards—absurd statistics. While uncertainty is high due to small sample size, new coach, and a worse team around him, the source anticipates a high share of Willis's fantasy points coming from rushing, making him a league-winner value at his current ADP. The source has been selecting him all offseason and expects his ADP to rise significantly by next year.PositiveProjectionNo date
New Miami Dolphins QB; the source refuses to believe the Dolphins will be so embarrassingly bad on offense that Willis will fail, especially with his running ability, suggesting he offers upside potential relative to expectations.