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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
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All Fantasy Points insights about Malik Willis
NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Despite scoring 26 fantasy points and ranking QB3 on the week, the source remains bearish on Malik Willis's sustainability. Over his last four games, Willis averaged 7.75 rushing attempts for 57.25 yards with two touchdowns, but the source cites concerning pace-of-play data and only 1.5 designed runs (with potential NFL classification issues where some RPO QB draw runs are classified as scrambles rather than runs). The source pulled design run data from data suite 2.0 and found only one true designed run in Willis's most recent game, raising concerns about the sustainability of his rushing volume. Upcoming matchup against New England is fairly tough, followed by Detroit and Indianapolis. The source grades him D or C, expressing skepticism about whether this performance represents a genuine turnaround or another false hope after previous disappointment.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Malik Willis finished as QB3 for Week 7 and demonstrated significant upside potential. If the Dolphins maintain league-average pace of play instead of their historically low situation-neutral pace, Willis would be a low-end fantasy QB1 at worst; rest-of-season projection suggests he could finish as a top-eight QB if the faster pace and aggressive game plan continue. Willis recorded 74 rushing yards the prior week and 37 rushing yards in Week 7, aligning with the source's thesis of 45–85 rushing yards per game as his fantasy upside floor. He also recorded three designed carries (excluding kneel downs) in Week 7, marking a season high.NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026
Rated as a sit with QB 25 ranking for Week 7 against Miami.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
The source prefers Malik Willis over Kyler Murray for fantasy purposes, noting that Willis finished as the QB9 with 21.9 fantasy points in Week 5, largely bolstered by a rushing touchdown. While he looked worse through the air, he outperformed expectations and is considered a viable fantasy asset.PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
Malik Willis significantly outperformed his projection by rushing for 74 yards and a touchdown, providing a strong fantasy floor despite a low passing yardage total of 137 yards.NegativeBustOct 6, 2026
The source dismisses Malik Willis as a failed late-round quarterback draft pick, stating bluntly that he 'stinks'.NegativeUsageSep 17, 2026
While officially a 'sit' in projections, Malik Willis's fantasy value is tied to design rushing volume. The source believes the team plans to lean into his dual-threat ability, citing the 2022 Justin Fields breakout as a precedent for how increased rushing volume can serve as a fantasy 'cheat code'.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Available in 60% of leagues and owned in only 40% despite QB Exodia status; Week 1 was disheartening with only 15 completions, 39 rushing yards, and five sacks, but the source identifies an easy fix: he needs way more designed runs (only one in Week 1 versus five scrambles). Historical precedent: Justin Fields averaged 12 fantasy points per game in his first four weeks, then averaged 25+ after coaches increased designed runs in Week 5 onward. Willis is a better athlete and passer than Fields was, so increased design run usage could unlock similar upside.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Malik Willis is identified as a high-upside 'Exodia' quarterback who is priced extremely low. Over the last two years, he leads all QBs in fantasy points per drop back (23.6 per start), outperforming Josh Allen. He averages 64.3 rushing yards per four quarters, nearly 10 yards more than Lamar Jackson's career average. He is viewed as a 2022 Justin Fields-type asset with a floor of a low-end QB1 and overall QB1 upside, especially given his elite athleticism and improved mechanics under Matt LaFleur.PositiveSleeperAug 26, 2026
Malik Willis is considered the 'Exodia' quarterback and the easiest buy in drafts at his current QB24 ADP. Brett Whitefield highlights his elite athleticism, including a sub-4.40 40-yard dash and a 'jacked' build, alongside elite rushing production: 0.72 fantasy points per drop back—over 30% more than Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen—and 64.3 rushing yards per four quarters. The source argues that even if he struggles as a passer, his rushing floor provides massive fantasy upside similar to sophomore-year Justin Fields, making him a potential league winner.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Brett Whitefield is bullish on Malik Willis as a late-round quarterback target, citing significant improvement in his comfort level and decision-making compared to his time in Tennessee. Whitefield was impressed by Willis's ability to use his eyes to manipulate coverages rather than staring down his first read.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Incoming Miami Dolphins quarterback expected to reduce Devonte Han's target volume; hyper-mobile quarterbacks tend not to target running backs, and Willis specifically targeted running backs at the league's lowest rate, projecting to cut Han's targets from 85 to 48.PositiveSleeperJul 30, 2026
Malik Willis is JJ Zachariason's top undervalued QB pick and the absolute break-glass-in-case-of-emergency late-round QB option. In three starts over the last two seasons with Green Bay, Willis averaged more rushing yards per game than Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson has in his career, with exceptional fantasy points per dropback in that small sample (averaging 11.8–12 points per game from rushing alone). At ADP past QB20, Willis offers elite rushing upside that can be paired with a stable secondary QB in season-long leagues, providing exceptional upside with minimal downside in managed formats. Zachariason notes there's no easier click than Willis in a managed season-long league, though the Miami receiver room is historically weak and passing production is uncertain.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
10.8% running back target rate over the last three seasons, the lowest in sample; however, only 94 attempts from Willis over three seasons, making this a highly noisy sample; 86% of his throws were either designed or first-read targets, indicating Willis is a rushing quarterback who tends not to check down but adheres to play dictation.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Malik Willis is among 22 quarterbacks with low-end QB1 upside this year and has made clear progress as a passer with a 94.3% catchable throw rate last year.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Malik Willis is mentioned as having low-end quarterback one upside and can be considered as a late-round quarterback option with potential.PositiveValueMay 4, 2026
Still a fantastic value in all formats despite the Dolphins' uncertain overall performance; as long as he's on the field, he'll rush for a ton of yards.PositiveProjectionMay 4, 2026
Could lead all quarterbacks in rushing yards this year running off the edges behind elite offensive tackles; could average 50+ rushing yards per game for an 800+ yard rushing season.PositiveProjectionMay 4, 2026
Dolphins have built around him with the most gargantuan offensive tackle duo in the league (Patrick Paul 6'8, 331 lbs; Kaden Proctor 6'7, 352 lbs), signaling they've pushed their chips in on him in year one.PositiveMatchupApr 30, 2026
Malik Willis has an underrated big arm that fits well with Caleb Douglas's skill set in the passing game.NegativeBustNo date
Described as 'a total miss' with a three-week sample size confirming it was a draft/streaming error; the source indicates Willis should not be started going forward, suggesting he was a significant misjudgment in early-season planning.PositiveProjectionNo date
While Malik Willis is considered a disappointing draft pick, the source notes he has looked better than his box score for two consecutive weeks and provides a valuable rushing element to the offense.PositiveValueNo date
Malik Willis was a backup quarterback that many weren't discussing as a potential starter, but has gained significant value after getting a new opportunity.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Malik Willis has gained significant value after being a buried backup quarterback last year, now positioned as a potential starting quarterback option.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Malik Willis exemplifies how sleeper candidates can gain exceptional value through opportunity, as he signed as a free agent QB and has significantly increased his dynasty value and ADP in redraft and best-ball leagues.PositiveRoleNo date
The analyst doesn't believe the infrastructure Malik Willis had in Green Bay's small sample will be in place in the Miami Dolphins offense.PositiveValueNo date
Malik Willis is going around QB20 range as a cheap rushing-only quarterback option; if he flirts with 100 rush attempts, 41 of 47 quarterbacks since 1990 with 100+ rush attempts have finished as top-12 QBs per game, providing a floor insulator.NegativeRoleNo date
Malik Willis is expected to take some of Devon Achane's touchdown opportunities on the ground for Miami this season.