On review, Malik Willis played a good game. Receivers (other than Douglas) had a hard time to getting open and he had no help from his running game. Made some big time throws.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026The Phinsider

Willis, the rookie QB, played 56 snaps (about 10% of his career total). The source says he was 'ok' overall and didn't play poorly, but took some bad sacks. The source attributes some sacks to poor blocking and credits Raiders edge rushers (Crosby, Paye, Koonce) but notes Willis will inherently take more sacks than his predecessor due to his playing style of holding the ball longer. The source credits him with providing a rushing element Miami hasn't had and making some good throws, though game script got away from him and he tried some hero ball.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

QB played 56 snaps (about 10% of his career total) in Week 1 start; source says he was "ok" overall but took some bad sacks, some attributable to poor blocking but others to his tendency to hold the ball longer than his predecessor; he made good throws but tried to play hero ball unnecessarily as game script got away from him; he provides rushing element Miami hasn't had outside occasional runs from Tannehill.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Objective No. 1 for the Dolphins' rebuild is figuring out if Malik Willis can be their long-term starter; after a convincing Week 1 loss to the Raiders, the source questions just how far away the Dolphins team is from competing.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies determining whether Malik Willis can be the Dolphins' long-term starter as Objective No. 1 for the new regime; this comes after a convincing Week 1 loss to the Raiders that raises questions about how far away the Dolphins are from competing.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Malik Willis is ranked No. 24 in Week 2 fantasy quarterback rankings, facing San Francisco.

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Willis took five sacks and threw an interception in Week 1 against the Chiefs, demonstrating the type of weak quarterback play that makes Kansas City a favorable DST streaming option. The source expects the Chiefs to be heavy favorites against the Dolphins and Raiders in upcoming weeks, positioning their defense to capitalize on similar weak QB performances.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026The Phinsider

Willis is a very different player than Tua with mobility that can extend plays; he held the ball too long at times and forced some passes, but his legs kept what could have been an 8-9 sack day from materializing. Needs to be in shotgun more and taught proper read-option execution; when under center, requires bootlegs with run-or-throw options and play-action passes to maximize the scheme. Willis must realize he doesn't have much time in the pocket given offensive line communication issues.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Willis marked the beginning of the Dolphins' quarterback era in Week 1, showing flashes of arm talent but also poor decision-making, including 1 interception and avoidable sacks; the source frames this as a concerning start to the Malik Willis era.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

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.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Willis is a front-running quarterback who struggled playing from behind in Week 1. He stood in the pocket but took numerous sacks, short-circuiting drives. The Dolphins barely reached 50 snaps, creating a huge problem for running back fantasy value and overall offensive production.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Willis is a front-running quarterback who struggled when playing from behind in Week 1. While he stood admirably in the pocket, he took a billion sacks, short-circuiting drives and limiting offensive production. The Dolphins barely reached 50 snaps, severely impacting the fantasy value of skill position players.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Willis attempted just 27 passes, was sacked five times, and threw one interception in Week 1 as the Dolphins logged a -3.7% PROE. On the plus side, he rushed six times for 39 yards and a touchdown and had the third-most scrambles in Week 1. The source says Willis's struggles as a passer will prevent him from cracking QB1 ranks, but he's a fine QB2 option.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Willis attempted just 27 passes with five sacks and one interception in a run-heavy Dolphins offense (-3.7% PROE), but rushed six times for 39 yards and a touchdown with the third-most scrambles in Week 1; his passing struggles prevent QB1 consideration but he qualifies as a fine QB2 option.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis posted a QBR of 29.4 in Week 1 against the Raiders, taking five sacks; he was also Miami's leading rusher with 39 yards, indicating the Dolphins' offensive struggles and lack of viable passing options, which the source frames as a major reason Miami was penciled in for a top-three pick heading into 2026.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Niners Nation

Willis posted a poor Week 1 performance against the Raiders with a QBR of 29.4, taking five sacks and generating minimal passing production. He was Miami's leading rusher with only 39 yards, highlighting the Dolphins' offensive struggles and inexperience heading into Week 2 against the 49ers.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026The Phinsider

Malik Willis started at QB for the Dolphins in Week 1 against the Raiders. Despite his mobility, Miami's offensive line still allowed 5 sacks, limiting Willis's ability to execute the second-half gameplan of pushing the ball downfield.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis made his 2026 debut as the Dolphins' starting quarterback in their Week 1 season opener against the Raiders, a 27-13 loss. The source notes his performance was 'uneven' in the loss, with one article headline specifically calling out 'Uneven Willis' as a key takeaway from the game.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026The Phinsider

Malik Willis made his 2026 NFL debut in the Dolphins' season-opening 27-13 loss to the Raiders, with the source noting 'Uneven Willis' performance as a key takeaway from the game; Willis was sacked by Kwity Paye in the first quarter as Miami's offense sputtered throughout.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026FFin60

Willis is one of the few Dolphins fantasy-relevant players in an offense that sputtered to 13 points in Week 1; he remains a core piece despite the team's struggles.

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NegativeProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Willis went 15-of-27 for 220 yards and one interception while adding six carries for 39 yards (team-leading rushing) in the Dolphins' loss to the Raiders. He was sacked five times by the Raiders defense, indicating pressure issues in Miami's offensive line.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis scored Miami's first touchdown on a 14-yard scramble in the third quarter, capping a 52-yard drive after Michael Taaffe's interception; however, Willis struggled overall, throwing an interception two plays into Miami's next drive and failing to effectively read the defense on run-option plays to get De'Von Achane into favorable runs.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026The Phinsider

Dolphins QB showed dual-threat ability with a 14-yard scramble TD run but struggled with decision-making on run-option reads; Willis threw an interception early in the second half and the source critiques his ability to read the defense on run-options and get Achane into favorable runs, suggesting he needs improvement in this area.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis threw a 25-yard pass to rookie Chris Bell and a 13-yard pass to rookie Caleb Douglas, then ran 14 yards for a touchdown to cut the Raiders' lead to 17-13.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Chuck Bass

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Malik Willis was the best pick on the board at any position but you were afraid because of an unresolved childhood trauma.

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NegativeProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis completed 9-of-13 passes for 119 yards and rushed for 13 yards on three carries in his Miami debut against Las Vegas in the first half.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Malik Willis is the Dolphins' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Raiders.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 13, 2026The Phinsider

Quarterback Malik Willis is the starter for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Raiders.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Willis is the Dolphins' starting quarterback entering Week 1 against the Raiders. The source emphasizes that the Dolphins' offensive line success will be measured by their ability to protect Willis, noting that any success Miami's offense will have this year will start with the offensive line stepping up early.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026The Phinsider

Willis is the new starting QB for the Dolphins' 2026 rebuild. The source clarifies that while the offense may appear conservative on the surface, it is not built around Willis' arm but rather around running back De'Von Achane's legs. Willis can push the ball downfield and is mobile, so the source expects him to look deep and use his legs if deep throws are not available. The offense will be run-first, using play-action to create space in the passing game, with deeper throws expected to increase as the season progresses and rookie receivers develop.

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PositiveValueSep 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

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.

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