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Legendary Upside fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
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All Legendary Upside insights about Malik Willis
NegativeProjectionNov 8, 2026
The source considers Malik Willis as a stylistic comparison for Joe Milton's mobile QB archetype but explicitly rejects it as too bullish. The source states Willis is 'maybe maybe too bullish of a comp,' suggesting Milton's mobility and upside fall short of Willis's dynamic playmaking profile, positioning Milton as a middle ground between McKee's pocket-passer style and Willis's aggressive scrambling approach.NegativeProjectionSep 26, 2026
Malik Willis is struggling significantly, ranking QB23 in EPA per game and QB31 in success rate. He is holding the ball too long (3.36s time to throw) and suffering from a 43% pressure-to-sack rate, exacerbated by a lack of offensive infrastructure and a low first-read attempt rate. He has also struggled against the blitz, completing only 3 of 11 passes over the first two games.NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026
The source questions whether Malik Willis can support De'Von Achane with four to five receptions per game, with the consensus leaning toward a more conservative projection of three to four receptions.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
The source is backing off Malik Willis in standard formats due to benching risk, though they maintain he remains an 'insanely good bet' in Superflex leagues for his rushing touchdown upside. Despite the shift in stance, the source maintains that their previous investments in Willis were sound asymmetric bets.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Malik Willis's mobility as a quarterback creates uncertainty for Devon Achane's target volume. Because Willis is a mobile threat who may not drop back to pass as frequently as a traditional pocket passer, the source expresses concern that Achane might struggle to reach the same target levels seen in previous seasons under Tua Tagovailoa.NegativeProjectionNo date
Willis has played significantly better over the last two games after a rough start to the season; he's QB3 in EPA per game at 12 EPA and QB3 in success rate at 56% over his last two games against Jets and Patriots. Against Lions defense ranked 24th in passing DVOA, 29th in EPA, and 28th in success rate, Willis faces a matchup where he could be inconsistent with big negative plays but also big positive plays. He plays aggressively, holds the ball long, and throws deep with a 16% deep pass rate and 9.3 ADOT.NegativeProjectionNo date
Quarterback positioned as a cheaper option compared to historical precedent, but the source expresses significant concern about his fantasy viability due to the Dolphins' poor offensive outlook. The Dolphins are projected for below 5 wins (4.5 win total), and Willis will likely be replaced next year, making him more comparable to Sam Howell's situation than a true value play. Unlike Howell, who was a 17th-18th round pick, Willis is priced considerably higher, which the source views as a negative given the team's dysfunction.