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NFL Fantasy - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Malik Willis

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All NFL Fantasy - The Athletic insights about Malik Willis

PositiveBreakoutJul 8, 2026
Willis ranks fourth in TD or first down per attempt rate (22.3%) since entering the league despite facing pressure on 42.5% of dropbacks; he boasts a 13.3% designed rush rate (fourth-highest among QBs) and has rushed for 405 yards on 74 attempts (5.47 YPA) with four touchdowns. The source cites Daniel Jones' 2022 season (120 carries, 708 yards, seven TDs) as evidence that rushing production can elevate a QB to top-10 finish despite modest passing stats. However, the source gives a 'no' vote on Willis as a 2026 breakout QB candidate, noting 'it's close'; the source is torn between Willis' rushing upside and concerns about his limited career sample size, short-area completion bias, new offense learning curve, and an exceptionally weak receiving corps (Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, three rookie additions).
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