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PositiveValueNov 2, 2026
Willis led two 70+ yard touchdown drives and passed another test against a Patriots defense that is no pushover in Week 8, though he didn't have a huge fantasy day. Bloom recommends a 12-25% FAAB bid. The Lions are up next, followed by the Colts, Bills, and Jets. Willis didn't add anything as a runner, which won't be the norm going forward. He's a matchup QB1 as long as he keeps improving, and he could graduate to a high-ceiling QB1 worth playing every week if he heats up.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Willis was preseason QB18, fell to QB28 before Week 7, then scored 32.1 fantasy points against the Jets in a divisional win. Dave Kluge moved him up slightly to QB25, acknowledging the upside that made him an alluring late-round pick while avoiding overreaction to a single game; Willis showed the ceiling that justified his preseason intrigue.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Malik Willis led touchdown drives of 60, 76, and 91 yards in the first half for the Jets against Miami coming out of the bye, putting pressure on head coach Aaron Glenn's job security and suggesting Willis may no longer be available as a streaming option.NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026
Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins face an early playoff trap with matchups @ GB (-3.5), vs LAC (-1.2), and vs BUF (+6.1) in Weeks 15-17; the first two weeks present challenging defensive matchups before a favorable Week 17 finish.NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026
Willis faces a daunting road to start the fantasy playoffs. Week 15 requires a cold-weather trip to Green Bay (-3.5), followed by a tough matchup against a decent Chargers secondary in Week 16 (-1.2). Unless you survive until Week 17, Miami's passing attack could struggle to produce before you ever reach the championship game. Playoff schedule: Week 15 @ GB (-3.5), Week 16 vs LAC (-1.2), Week 17 vs BUF (+6.1); 3-week average SOS: +0.47 fantasy points per game with heavy negative drag in Weeks 15-16.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Willis was in command of the offense coming off the bye, leading 60-, 76-, and 91-yard touchdown drives in the first half and accounting for three scores including one on the ground; he posted the first elite QB1 fantasy game of his season and is a high-ceiling QB1 with the Dolphins offense clearly on the rise, though he'll face a step up in competition against the Patriots.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
The source notes that Malik Willis will face the Jets in Week 7, and suggests waiting to see how he performs before deciding whether to stream the Patriots defense against him in Week 8.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Willis rose one spot to QB26 in the rest-of-season rankings.NegativeMatchupOct 8, 2026
Willis and the Dolphins' air attack are still very much a work in progress and scare no one. However, Willis is at his best on the move, giving receivers time to win battles or break free downfield, which lines up well against Cincinnati's defense that can rush the passer but can't cover effectively.PositiveBreakoutOct 8, 2026
Willis is part of a Dolphins offense that is improving weekly; the team barely missed upsetting the Vikings in Week 4, and fantasy spike weeks are coming soon for this budding big-play duo. If the Dolphins draft high enough to take Ohio State WR prospect Jeremiah Smith, it would significantly boost Willis's dynasty value.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Willis is the per-game QB35 through Week 4, failing to deliver on the preseason expectation that his rushing would make him a viable fantasy asset. He's averaging just 4.8 carries for 28 rushing yards per game. His passing numbers have been horrendous: his passing EPA ranks 45th of 49 qualifying quarterbacks, and no quarterback with over 200 snaps has a lower passing success rate. He's passed for just one touchdown all year. The source notes Willis could have the occasional boom game given his skill set, but he's not startable right now, even in two-quarterback and superflex leagues.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Malik Willis is ranked QB27, down 8 spots from the previous week's rankings. The source notes that while there was an expectation that Willis' rushing would make him a viable fantasy asset, he's the per-game QB35 through Week 4, averaging just 4.8 carries for 28 rushing yards per game. His passing numbers have been horrendous; his passing EPA ranks 45th of 49 qualifying quarterbacks, and no quarterback with over 200 snaps has a lower passing success rate. He's passed for just one touchdown all year. Willis could have the occasional boom game given his skill set, but he's not startable right now.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Malik Willis did not wilt under pressure in Week 4 against the Dolphins, demonstrating resilience and keeping the game close despite limited offensive production from his team.NegativeMatchupOct 3, 2026
Willis is referenced in the context of the 49ers' pass defense performance. The 49ers held Willis to a combined 19.9 fantasy points in the first two games of the season, demonstrating their defensive strength against opposing quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Willis is playing for the Dolphins, who are in position to possibly add all-world WR prospect Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) to this offense if Willis improves enough over the course of the season to convince them to pass on a quarterback early in next year's draft. The Dolphins offense has the making of something good and should get better as the season goes on.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Through three weeks of 2026, Malik Willis ranks fifth in rushing yards among all quarterbacks with 101 yards and 1 TD. His rushing production demonstrates the dual-threat contribution needed to contend for elite QB finishes.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Willis is ranked QB19 in rest-of-season rankings and has moved down one spot from last week.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
The source notes Willis was not drafted to be a fantasy football starter in 2026, grouping him among other Dolphins offensive players (Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, Greg Dulcich) who were viewed as desperation plays only given the poor Dolphins offensive environment.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Malik Willis is improving according to the source, who notes that with Willis improving and the Bengals defense showing cracks, the Bengals may not be played in Week 5 and certainly won't be held on the bench for Week 6.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Malik Willis' arrival as Miami's quarterback is expected to fundamentally alter the offensive structure in ways that harm Achane's fantasy value. Willis will run more, read fewer progressions per play, and check down less than previous Dolphins quarterbacks, reducing Achane's receiving opportunities. Willis is characterized as 'not an efficient field general,' which will contribute to more three-and-outs and fewer red-zone opportunities.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Malik Willis hasn't created big numbers for himself or the opposing defense in garbage time through two weeks, but the source will still consider targeting him again in Week 3 against San Francisco.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Malik Willis is placed in the WHAT-THE-HECK QB2/SUPERFLEX/STREAMER tier for Week 2 at San Francisco, indicating he is a desperation-level streamer option with significant uncertainty.PositiveSleeperSep 17, 2026
Willis is a sleeper QB option in Week 2 against San Francisco. His debut as the Dolphins starter was promising despite the team operating with a $180 million dead cap charge. The young receiver corps is capable, and Chris Bell is only going to get better coming off an ACL tear. The 49ers run defense showed vulnerability against the Rams, and the Dolphins will likely test them more than Los Angeles did early in the game. The 49ers should build a lead again, allowing Willis to accumulate garbage time points against a prevent defense.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Willis has the biggest cheat code in fantasy football: he's a running quarterback who will run a lot by design and on passing plays too. Even abysmal passing quarterbacks with top-end rushing threat can be boom/bust plays week to week, as seen with Justin Fields. He could also be this year's Jacoby Brissett, playing for an overmatched team and fattening up stats in garbage time against defenses nursing 17+ point leads in the fourth quarter. The Raiders matchup should encourage consideration over Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes II, or other earliest-drafted quarterbacks with worrisome outlooks.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Willis signed a $45 million guaranteed deal with Miami and gets his 2026 starting opportunity; while the Dolphins offense is dreadful overall, his rushing upside offers weekly fantasy upside. De'Von Achane praised Willis as a smart decision-maker who is effective with his feet when lacking clean passing looks. Against a Raiders defense that may not be especially stout despite offseason improvements, Willis has a shot at a decent Week 1 fantasy line.PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026
Malik Willis received 1 vote in the industry experts poll for 2026 league winner; voter is Brandon Angelo.PositiveValueSep 6, 2026
Malik Willis, Miami QB, selected to the All-Underrated 1st Team by industry experts; ADP 144 (QB21 positional rank) suggests market undervaluation relative to expert consensus.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Willis received 9 votes (20% of 45 experts polled) as the most underrated quarterback heading into the 2026 season with Miami, the highest vote total in the industry experts poll; voters included JJ Zachariason, Davis Mattek, Dan Schneier, Andrew Erickson, Jake Ciely, Dustin Royer, Kyle Menton, Derek Brown, and Eric Balkman.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Listed among late-round quarterback options in the source's 2026 draft strategy framework; positioned as a streaming candidate rather than a primary draft target.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Late-round quarterback option expected to be available at the end of drafts; positioned as a potential weekly starter and league-winner candidate if targeted in late rounds.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Malik Willis did not play in the Dolphins' final preseason game as many starters were given rest before the regular season.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Bloom identifies Malik Willis as the top value late-round QB, suggesting he can be acquired cheaply while offering starting-caliber upside.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
The source recommends taking your favorite quarterback in the 10-20 range, specifically naming Malik Willis as an example, even if you take Josh Allen early. This suggests Willis has value upside in the mid-round range.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Willis is a preferred QBBC target ranked QB21 with a 4-point pass TD/point per 25 pass yard scoring special and top-five upside at cheap price; he is part of the source's QB Plan B strategy to take two or more quarterbacks after the top 10 are drafted and bank advantages at RB, WR, and TE.NegativeDepth ChartAug 2, 2026
QB Malik Willis signed with Miami in free agency, departing Green Bay as the Packers lost key free agents.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
Willis was brought to Miami by new head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from Green Bay. In three games playing at least 80 percent of Green Bay's snaps, he averaged 23.3 fantasy points, seven carries, nearly 60 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown—a pace that would top 100 carries over 17 games. His 6.2 yards-per-carry mark over 11 appearances would rank fourth among QBs with 100-plus dropbacks the past two seasons, and his scramble and explosive-run rates would lead all passers. His passing was sharp in Green Bay too: 70-of-89 for 972 yards, six touchdowns, zero picks. Questions about Miami's supporting cast on a rebuilding team keep him at QB20 in Zach Charbonnet. That's rankings, but quarterbacks who threaten 100 rushing attempts don't need to be elite passers to become elite fantasy options. Willis' legs matter more than his ADP suggests, and as QB21 in Round 10, he's a cheap bet with real upside.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Willis is ranked QB20 in Zach Charbonnet. That's rankings due to conservative concerns about Miami's supporting cast on a rebuilding team. However, at QB21 ADP in Round 10, he's a cheap bet with real upside. Quarterbacks who threaten 100 rushing attempts don't need to be elite passers to become elite fantasy options; Willis' legs matter more than his ADP suggests.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
Willis was signed by the Dolphins in free agency after impressing in limited opportunities with Green Bay. In three games playing at least 80 percent of snaps, he averaged 23.3 fantasy points, seven carries, nearly 60 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown—a pace that would top 100 carries over 17 games. His 6.2 yards-per-carry mark over 11 appearances would rank fourth among QBs with 100-plus dropbacks the past two seasons, and his scramble and explosive-run rates would lead all passers. His passing was also sharp: 70-of-89 for 972 yards, six touchdowns, zero picks.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Willis is ranked QB18 by the source but going at ADP 137 (QB21), making him a free square draft pick. Despite a weak supporting cast and tiny two-game sample size last year, his rushing upside mirrors Justin Fields' weekly QB1 potential. He could also benefit from garbage time drives and red zone rushing opportunities, positioning him as a potential Jacoby Brissett-type with added rushing value, especially in leagues with point per 25 pass yards and four-point passing touchdowns.PositiveBreakoutJul 26, 2026
Willis signed a three-year, $67 million contract with Miami but faces a depleted skill position group. However, his rushing ability provides fantasy viability: in six career starts, he averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game with four rushing touchdowns; over 11 appearances with Green Bay in 2024-2025, he completed 78.7% of passes and averaged 10.9 yards per attempt with six TD passes and zero interceptions. Despite mediocre passing numbers expected with the Dolphins' weak receiving corps, Willis' running ability combined with garbage-time opportunities from playing behind a potentially worst-in-NFL team could generate significant rushing value at ADP 137.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Willis joined the Dolphins after being signed by new HC Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from Green Bay. In three games playing 80%+ snaps, he averaged 23.3 fantasy points with seven carries, nearly 60 rushing yards, and a rushing TD—a pace that would top 100 carries over 17 games. His 6.2 yards-per-carry over 11 appearances ranks fourth among QBs with 100+ dropbacks the past two seasons, with scramble and explosive-run rates leading all passers. His passing was sharp in Green Bay (70-of-89, 972 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs). Bob Harris ranks him QB20 conservatively due to Miami's rebuilding supporting cast, but at QB21 in Round 10, Willis is a cheap bet with real upside; quarterbacks threatening 100 rushing attempts don't need elite passing to become elite fantasy options.NegativeProjectionJul 20, 2026
Willis moves to Dolphins as starter but faces limited offensive weapons; De'Von Achane projected as primary offensive pillar and best passing-game option. Willis could have fantasy value via rushing production and could reach Top 12 QB in select weeks, though overall offensive environment is uninspiring despite Willis's strong performance in limited Packers starts last season.NegativeProjectionJul 20, 2026
Willis moves to Dolphins as starter but the offensive weapons are limited; De'Von Achane projects as the primary offensive weapon and best passing option. Willis could have fantasy value on the ground and could reach Top 12 QB in some weeks, though the overall offensive environment is not particularly encouraging.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
Willis was acquired by the Dolphins in free agency and has demonstrated elite rushing upside. In three games with Green Bay where he played at least 80 percent of snaps, Willis averaged 23.3 fantasy points, 7 carries, nearly 60 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown per game—a pace that would exceed 100 rushing attempts over 17 games. His 6.2 yards-per-rush mark would rank fourth among passers with 100-plus dropbacks over the past two seasons (behind Murray, Mayfield, and Rattler); his 13 percent scramble rate and 11.8 percent explosive run rate would lead all QBs. Ben Solak noted Willis is a legitimate threat with the ball. Underrated Quarterbacks ranks Willis conservatively at QB20 but notes that quarterbacks threatening 100 rushing attempts don't need elite passing to become elite fantasy options. Drafting Willis as QB21 in the 10th round could yield huge dividends.PositiveValueNo date
ADP of 116.1; possesses dual-threat skill set valued in fantasy quarterbacks; ideal for teams built to win now, leaning into games designed for fantasy production; lacks meaningful job competition and is in ideal age band.NegativeRoleNo date
Malik Willis was added as the starting quarterback for Miami's rebuild, replacing Tua Tagovailoa. Willis is a former Packers backup, part of the new regime's systematic dismantling of the previous roster.PositiveSleeperNo date
Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with Miami and offers significant rushing upside, averaging 58 rushing yards per game over his starts in Green Bay, with garbage-time points counting the same as all others despite playing for a weak Dolphins team.