FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Malik Willis

PodcastFantasy Football Week 1 Sleepers: 6 Must-Start Players You’re Overlooking (Ep....September 4, 2026

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If he runs as much as we all think he's going to do, he's going to be a top 12 quarterback in week one.

Mentioned at 5:22 – 8:48

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Willis is a top-12 QB start in Week 1 due to his rushing floor

Derek Brown and Pat Fitzmaurice identify Malik Willis as a top-12 QB candidate for Week 1 due to his rushing floor. Brown notes the Raiders' defensive struggles against mobile quarterbacks last year, and Fitzmaurice ranks him as QB13, arguing that his rushing equity makes him a viable starter regardless of long-term job security.