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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Points about Malik Willis.
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All Fantasy Points insights about Malik Willis
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.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.