FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Malik Willis

PodcastWeek 1 Fantasy Football Decisions: Start/Sit Advice for Every Position (Ep. 218...September 12, 2026

From the episode

Malik Willis. We know what a cheat code running quarterbacks are... I think Malik Willis is almost in the Lamar class... Willis has top five upside because of the rushing.

Mentioned at 47:36 – 50:35

STACKED’s take

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Willis has top-five upside due to rushing ability; ranked QB 13 with elite ceiling.

The source ranks Malik Willis as a top-tier fantasy QB option due to his rushing ability, comparing him favorably to Lamar Jackson; Willis is ranked QB 13 by one the source and is noted to have "top five upside because of the rushing," though the source acknowledges floor risk if he underperforms as a rookie in Week 1.