Malik Willis Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 7 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R3, #86
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.9
- Pos rank
- QB25
- Rostered
- 14%
Week 7 at Jets, Sun Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. QBs, tough
Malik Willis Fantasy Football
QB, Miami Dolphins
Malik Willis' 2026 Season, Week by Week
5 games played: three mid-range starts and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 4, at MIN,2.5, QB34,Loss
- Week 5, vs CIN,20.9, QB14,Loss
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Up next. Week 7, at NYJ,24th vs QB,Tough
- Week 8, vs NE,25th vs QB,Tough
- Week 9, vs DET,1st vs QB,Favorable
- Week 10, at IND,11th vs QB,Neutral
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Malik Willis?
Willis is a bench quarterback. He is QB25 at 12.9 PPR PPG, limited by a 0th-percentile td rate. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 9, while the Patriots in Week 8 is a tougher matchup.
Completion rate
56.2%0th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per attempt
6.532nd percentile, below average
TD rate
1.5%0th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per play
0.4121st percentile, below average
Malik Willis 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Raiders | L 13–27 | 17.7 | QB13 |
| 2 | @ 49ers | L 13–35 | 12.5 | QB22 |
| 3 | vs Chiefs | L 10–24 | 11.0 | QB28 |
| 4 | @ Vikings | L 10–15 | 2.5 | QB34 |
| 5 | vs Bengals | L 24–31 | 20.9 | QB14 |
| Total | 0–5 | 64.6 | QB25 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 5 | 849 | 2 | 4 | 186 | 64.6 | 12.9 | - |
| 2025 | GB | 4 | 422 | 3 | 0 | 123 | 51.2 | 12.8 | QB45 |
| 2024 | GB | 7 | 550 | 3 | 0 | 138 | 51.8 | 7.4 | QB44 |
| 2023 | TEN | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3.1 | 1.0 | QB59 |
| 2022 | TEN | 8 | 276 | 0 | 3 | 123 | 21.3 | 2.7 | QB51 |
| Career | 27 | 2,171 | 8 | 7 | 591 | 191.9 | 7.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The catch is the leap from clean-pocket relief work to a full starting load; that efficiency will regress hard against starter-level defenses and tougher game scripts. But Miami's depth chart now lists him as QB1, which turns a career clipboard option into a streaming target with a rushing-driven ceiling. If the job holds through camp, he is a late-round dart and bye-week streamer; standalone QB1 value hinges entirely on volume he has never carried. Behind him on the depth chart: Kyle McCord. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. He played through a toe issue in Week 2. Career games missed to injury: 2. Injury history
- 2026toePlayed through
- 2025hamstring1 game
- 2025right shoulder1 game
- 2025anklePlayed through
More on Malik Willis and the Dolphins
- Dolphins depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Dolphins scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- QB rest-of-season rankingsWhere every QB ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- QB strength of scheduleWhich defenses QBs face the rest of the wayOpen
- QB projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season QB projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Dolphins usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty QB rankingsLong-term QB values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Malik Willis Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik Willis in Week 7?
Malik Willis is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 7 at the Jets, as the QB25 in PPR points per game this season (12.9 a game). The Jets rank 24th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Willis.
How many fantasy points is Malik Willis averaging in 2026?
Malik Willis is averaging 12.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 64.6 points across 5 games. His last game produced 20.9 points.
Where does Malik Willis rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik Willis ranks QB25 in PPR points per game in 2026 and QB29 in total points, through 5 games. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malik Willis worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Malik Willis is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 14% of leagues.
What is Malik Willis' fantasy football role?
Malik Willis is the Dolphins' starting QB, with Kyle McCord behind him. He is averaging 26.0 pass attempts and 5.4 carries a game in 2026.
What are Malik Willis' upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik Willis' next three games are Week 7 at the Jets (24th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 8 vs. the Patriots (25th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 9 vs. the Lions (1st in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Malik Willis been in fantasy football this season?
Malik Willis has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of his 5 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.0 points around his 12.9-point average.
What is Malik Willis' fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malik Willis' floor has been 2.5 PPR points (Week 4, QB34) and his ceiling 20.9 (Week 5, QB14). His median week has been 12.5 points. See Willis' full game log.
Malik Willis 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 31% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Pass yards
- 849
- 6.5 Y/A
- Comp %
- 56.2%
- 73/130 Comp/Att
- Pass TD
- 2
- 68.4 Rating
- INT
- 4
- Rushing
- 186
- 27 Att · 6.9 Y/C
Malik Willis Passing Stats
Downfield attacker · Low volume · Below-average efficiency
Efficiency
- EPA per play - 32nd of 36 QBs−0.1232nd of 36
- Success rate - 30th of 36 QBs39.1%30th of 36
- Completion rate - 36th of 36 QBs56.2%36th of 36
- Yards per attempt - 23rd of 36 QBs6.523rd of 36
- TD rate - 35th of 36 QBs1.5%35th of 36
Usage
- Pass attempts per game - 30th of 36 QBs26.030th of 36
Style
- Air yards per attempt - Deeper than 100% of QBs10.31st of 36
- Deep-attempt rate - More aggressive than 100% of QBs19.4%1st of 36
Context
- Completion % over expected - 35th of 36 QBs−7.335th of 36
- Pressure rate - 14 sacks, 34th of 36 QBs28.1%34th of 36
Ranks: 2026 through Week 6 among 36 qualified QBs.
Passing profile
Willis completes a low share of his throws and rarely throws touchdowns.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 26.0 pass attempts and 5.4 carries a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.1
Career PPG
27 games, 5 seasons
37%
Availability
Share of team games played
7%
Top-12 weeks
QB1 finishes
8.6
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Willis has averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game over 27 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 12.9 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 5.8 in the four without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 12.9 per game, level with 2025. His volume is up (26.0 pass attempts a game against 8.8) but less of it is turning into points. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Malik Washington and Greg Dulcich.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Willis' rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 849Pass yards2026
- 3Pass TD2025
- 64.6Fantasy pts2026
- 2,171Career pass yds2022–2026
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How many fantasy points does Malik Willis have in 2026?
Malik Willis has 64.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 12.9 per game across 5 games. That total ranks QB29 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Malik Willis have this season?
Malik Willis has 849 passing yards in 2026 through Week 7, 170 a game over 5 games, on 73 of 130 completions. His high was 220 yards, in Week 1 at the Raiders.
How many passing touchdowns does Malik Willis have this season?
Malik Willis has thrown 2 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 7 and run for 2 more touchdowns, 4 total.
How many interceptions has Malik Willis thrown this season?
Malik Willis has thrown 4 interceptions in 2026 through Week 7, one every 33 attempts, against 2 touchdown passes.
What is Malik Willis' completion percentage?
Malik Willis is completing 56.2% of his passes in 2026, 73 of 130, at 6.5 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Malik Willis have this season?
Malik Willis has 186 rushing yards on 27 carries in 2026 through Week 7, with 2 rushing touchdowns. His high was 74 yards, in Week 5 against the Bengals.
How many games has Malik Willis played in 2026?
Malik Willis has played 5 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Malik Willis' stats last season?
In 2025, Malik Willis completed 30 of 35 passes for 422 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions, adding 123 rushing yards in 4 games. That was 51.2 PPR points (12.8 per game), a QB45 finish.
What are Malik Willis' career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 27 games, Malik Willis has 2,171 passing yards, 8 touchdown passes and 7 interceptions, plus 591 rushing yards, for 191.9 PPR fantasy points (7.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik Willis have in his career?
Malik Willis has thrown 8 touchdown passes and run for 6 touchdowns in his NFL career, 14 in all, over 27 games.
How many career passing yards does Malik Willis have?
Malik Willis has 2,171 career passing yards over 5 seasons, on 178 completions in 285 attempts.
Malik Willis Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV3rd | L 13-27 | 17.7 | 15/27 | 220 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 1 | QB13 |
Week 1 · LV · L 13-27 · 17.7 pts
How the 17.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF27th | L 13-35 | 12.5 | 14/23 | 197 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | QB22 |
Week 2 · SF · L 13-35 · 12.5 pts
How the 12.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC28th | L 10-24 | 11.0 | 20/36 | 210 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 56 | 0 | QB28 |
Week 3 · KC · L 10-24 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 4 | MIN32nd | L 10-15 | 2.5 | 9/17 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | QB34 |
Week 4 · MIN · L 10-15 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 5 | CIN10th | L 24-31 | 20.9 | 15/27 | 137 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 74 | 1 | QB14 |
Week 5 · CIN · L 24-31 · 20.9 pts
How the 20.9 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| Avg | 5 games | 0-5 | 12.9 | 14.6/26.0 | 169.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 37.2 | 0.4 | QB22 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 QB2 · 2 busts
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Cincinnati
15/27, 137 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT. 8 carries, 74 yds, 1 TD. 1 fumble lost.
15 of his 27 throws went to Malik Washington (8 targets) and Kevin Coleman Jr. (7), and his TD pass went to Coleman Jr.. At 5.1 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. Two interceptions and one lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
9/17, 85 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 11 yds. 1 fumble lost.
9 of his 17 throws went to Malik Washington (5 targets) and Kevin Coleman Jr. (4). Just 5.0 yards per attempt. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
20/36, 210 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 9 carries, 56 yds. 1 fumble lost.
A 36-attempt game while chasing points that never found the end zone. 18 of those throws went to Malik Washington (10 targets) and Chris Bell (8). At 5.8 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
Steady in a loss at San Francisco
14/23, 197 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 6 yds.
11 of his 23 throws went to De'Von Achane (6 targets) and Malik Washington (5), and his TD pass went to Ryan Miller. His most efficient game of the season at 8.6 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a loss at Las Vegas
15/27, 220 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 6 carries, 39 yds, 1 TD.
15 of his 27 throws went to Malik Washington (8 targets) and Caleb Douglas (7). At 8.1 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup - Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
View matchup - Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions
View matchup - Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts
Malik Willis Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 5 | 73 | 130 | 849 | 2 | 4 | 186 | 64.6 | 12.9 | QB25 |
| 2025 | 4 | 30 | 35 | 422 | 3 | 0 | 123 | 51.2 | 12.8 | QB45 |
| 2024 | 7 | 40 | 54 | 550 | 3 | 0 | 138 | 51.8 | 7.4 | QB44 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3.1 | 1.0 | QB59 |
| 2022 | 8 | 31 | 61 | 276 | 0 | 3 | 123 | 21.3 | 2.7 | QB51 |
| Career | 27 | 178 | 285 | 2,171 | 8 | 7 | 591 | 191.9 | 7.1 | - |
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How did Malik Willis do in his last game?
Malik Willis scored 20.9 PPR points in Week 5 against the Bengals, a 31–24 loss, a QB14 finish. He completed 15 of 27 passes for 137 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, and ran 8 times for 74 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik Willis score in his last game?
Malik Willis scored 20.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 5 against the Bengals, a QB14 finish for the week. That was 8.0 above his season average of 12.9.
How many passing yards did Malik Willis have in his last game?
Malik Willis threw for 137 yards in Week 5 against the Bengals, completing 15 of 27 passes, and added 74 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Malik Willis throw in his last game?
Malik Willis threw 1 touchdown pass in Week 5 against the Bengals with 2 interceptions, and ran for 1 more touchdown.
What were Malik Willis' stats in Week 4?
In Week 4 at the Vikings, a 15–10 loss, Malik Willis completed 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards, and ran 2 times for 11 yards. That was 2.5 PPR points, a QB34 finish.
What was Malik Willis' best game this season?
Malik Willis' best 2026 game was Week 5 against the Bengals: 20.9 PPR points, a QB14 finish. He completed 15 of 27 passes for 137 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, and ran 8 times for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Malik Willis' worst game this season?
Malik Willis' lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 at the Vikings: 2.5 PPR points, a QB34 finish. He completed 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards, and ran 2 times for 11 yards.
In how many games has Malik Willis thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Malik Willis has thrown a touchdown pass in 2 of his 5 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Malik Willis' game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Willis' weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Malik Willis Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 5 games he's QB25 at 12.9 PPR points per game, against 12.8 over 4 games last season (QB45). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Through Week 6 he ranks 26th of 26 in passing volume (26.0 attempts per game), 23rd of 26 in efficiency (-0.12 EPA per play) and 2nd of 26 in rushing (37.2 rush yards per game). His points come from his rushing. Passing volume is the soft spot. Malik Washington and Greg Dulcich are his top two targets.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Kyle McCord next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 9 (1st against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Willis has been remarkably efficient in tiny spot-duty samples. In 2025 across 4 games he completed 85.7 percent of 35 passes for 422 yards and 3 TDs with zero picks, posting a sparkling 0.486 EPA per play, a 22.0 CPOE and a 91.4 on-target rate while adding 123 rush yards and 2 scores on 22 carries (51.2 fantasy points). His 2024 Green Bay cameo was similar: 6 games, 74.1 percent completions, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 0.246 EPA per play. The dual-threat profile is real, with rushing usage that props up his floor.
The catch is the leap from clean-pocket relief work to a full starting load; that efficiency will regress hard against starter-level defenses and tougher game scripts. But Miami's depth chart now lists him as QB1, which turns a career clipboard option into a streaming target with a rushing-driven ceiling. If the job holds through camp, he is a late-round dart and bye-week streamer; standalone QB1 value hinges entirely on volume he has never carried.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 6 among the 26 quarterbacks who have played at least five games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 39.1%
- CPOE
- −7.3
- Sacks taken
- 14
- Pressure rate
- 28.1%
- Bad-throw rate
- 18.5%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 19.4%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 9 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 7 NYJ, 24thWk 8 NE, 25thWk 9 DET, 1stWk 10 IND, 11th
- Major rushing37.2 rush yards per game, 2nd of 26 QBs in 2026.
Risk
- Job securityKyle McCord is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Light passing volume26.0 attempts per game, 26th of 26 QBs in 2026.
- Tough matchupsThe Jets in Week 7 (24th) and the Patriots in Week 8 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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What is Malik Willis' fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik Willis projects as a dual-threat QB3 with streaming weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. His rushing (37.2 rush yards per game, 2nd of 26 QBs in 2026) supports that. His passing volume (26.0 attempts per game, 26th of 26 QBs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Malik Willis' rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik Willis is the QB25 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in QB3 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Malik Willis' projected role going forward?
Malik Willis is the listed starting QB, with Kyle McCord next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Malik Willis get more pass attempts?
Malik Willis' pass attempts are trending down: 22.0 a game over his last two games against 26.0 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Malik Willis' fantasy football upside?
Malik Willis' upside: his ceiling this season is 20.9 PPR points (Week 5, QB14), his rushing (37.2 rush yards per game, 2nd of 26 QBs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Lions in Week 9 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.
What could hurt Malik Willis' fantasy value?
Malik Willis' risks: Kyle McCord is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his passing volume (26.0 attempts per game, 26th of 26 QBs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Jets in Week 7 and the Patriots in Week 8 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malik Willis' remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Malik Willis Injury Update & History
Is Malik Willis injured?
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 23| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7@ NYJ, Oct 25 | - | Full | Full | Full | No status |
| Week 2@ SF, Sep 20 | - | - | - | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in five seasons. Most of his lost time came from a hamstring injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Hamstring injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 1 | 1 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 1 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 2 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Toe in 2026; played through
- 2 games in 5 seasons, 1 of them in 2025
- 4 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Malik Willis Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Toe Played through
Listed on the injury report with a toe injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 Full · no designation
- 2025
Hamstring 1 game
Picked up a hamstring injury in Week 17 against the Ravens and was held out of the regular-season finale.
- 2025
Shoulder · Right 1 game
Injured his throwing shoulder on the final play of regulation against the Bears but played through it in overtime, then aggravated it the following week.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Appeared on the practice report with an ankle injury and was a limited participant but was not listed with an injury status for the game.
If Willis Misses Time
Next man up: Kyle McCord
Kyle McCord is next on the Dolphins depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Willis managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Willis misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Malik Washington and Greg Dulcich, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Is Malik Willis injured?
No. As of October 24, 2026, Malik Willis is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Malik Willis playing this week?
Malik Willis has no injury designation for Week 7 at the Jets on Sunday, October 25, so he is on track to play. A full practice to open the week is the lowest-concern signal on an injury report. Should you start him?
Did Malik Willis practice this week?
Malik Willis' Week 7 practice report: Wed full, Thu full, Fri full. A full practice to open the week is the lowest-concern signal on an injury report.
Has Malik Willis missed any games this season?
No. Malik Willis has played in every Dolphins game in 2026, 5 games so far.
What is Malik Willis' injury history?
Malik Willis has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 2 games in all: 1 for a hamstring injury in 2025 and 1 for a right shoulder injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Malik Willis' most recent injury?
Malik Willis' most recent logged injury was a toe injury in Week 2 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Malik Willis have any recurring injuries?
No. Malik Willis' four logged injuries were to four different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Malik Willis' worst injury?
Malik Willis' longest absence came from a hamstring injury in 2025, which cost him 1 game of the 2 he has missed in his career.
Latest Malik Willis News & Updates
Latest update
Ready to go after minor injury (opens in new tab)
Expected to play after shaking off a minor injury.
Season Timeline
Week 5Oct 11L 24–31 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. More effective as runner in loss (opens in new tab)
Found more success on the ground during Sunday's defeat.
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He played in Week 5: 20.9 PPR points, a QB14 finish.
Fantasy impact: Positive. Willis solid in loss vs. Cincinnati
20.9 FPTS · 15/27 · 137 YDS · 1 TD · 2 INT · 8 CAR · 74 YDS · 1 TD
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 48% of his 20.9 points.
Finish: QB14SolidView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4L 10–15 @ MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Willis struggles at Minnesota
2.5 FPTS · 9/17 · 85 YDS · 0 TD · 0 INT
The Vikings limited Willis to 5.0 yards per attempt.
Finish: QB34FloorView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27L 10–24 vs KC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Willis struggles vs. Kansas City
11.0 FPTS · 20/36 · 210 YDS · 0 TD · 1 INT · 9 CAR · 56 YDS
The Chiefs limited Willis to 5.8 yards per attempt.
Finish: QB28FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)
Posted modest stats despite throwing a 77-yard touchdown.
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He played in Week 2: 12.5 PPR points, a QB22 finish.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Willis solid in loss at San Francisco
12.5 FPTS · 14/23 · 197 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT
Efficiency carried it: 8.6 yards per attempt produced a QB22 finish.
Finish: QB22SolidView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)
Struggled with inconsistency in his first game with the team.
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He played in Week 1: 17.7 PPR points, a QB13 finish.
Fantasy impact: Positive. Willis solid in loss at Las Vegas
17.7 FPTS · 15/27 · 220 YDS · 0 TD · 1 INT · 6 CAR · 39 YDS · 1 TD
Efficiency carried it: 8.1 yards per attempt produced a QB13 finish.
Finish: QB13SolidView Game RecapPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)
Will sit out Saturday's preseason contest.
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A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Willis' passes.
- Malik Washington: Compiles 134 all-purpose yards in loss (opens in new tab)Malik Washington, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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What is the latest news on Malik Willis?
The latest Willis update, from October 19: Ready to go after minor injury. Expected to play after shaking off a minor injury.
How does the latest Malik Willis news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He carries no injury designation for Week 7 so far. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Malik Willis Bio
Malik Willis is a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 2. Born May 25, 1999, in Atlanta, GA, he attended Roswell and played college football at Auburn and then Liberty.
The Tennessee Titans selected Willis in round 3, pick 86, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Tennessee Titans on April 29, 2022. He was traded to the Green Bay Packers on August 27, 2024. Since then, Willis played for the Green Bay Packers (2024–2025) and joined the Miami Dolphins in 2026.
In 27 regular-season games since 2022, he has thrown for 2,171 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
He was the starter, with 5 starts in 5 games.
Green Bay Packers2024–2025
Acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans on August 27, 2024. He was a part-time starter, with 3 starts in 11 games.
Tennessee Titans2022–2023
Selected in round 3, pick 86, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a part-time starter, with 3 starts in 11 games.
College: Auburn, Liberty
Transactions
- SignedSigned a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.
- TradedTraded by the Tennessee Titans to the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
- TradedTraded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the Tennessee Titans for G Dylan Parham and RB Ty Chandler.
- DraftedSelected by the Tennessee Titans in round 3, pick 86.
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How old is Malik Willis?
Malik Willis is 27 years old. He was born on May 25, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Malik Willis?
Malik Willis is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Malik Willis weigh?
Malik Willis weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Malik Willis wear?
Malik Willis wears number 2 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays quarterback.
What position does Malik Willis play?
Malik Willis plays quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 2. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Malik Willis play for?
Malik Willis plays for the Miami Dolphins as a quarterback. He has been with the Dolphins since 2026.
Where did Malik Willis go to college?
Malik Willis played college football at Liberty, after attending Roswell (GA). The Tennessee Titans drafted him out of Liberty in 2022.
When was Malik Willis drafted?
The Tennessee Titans selected Malik Willis in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 86th overall pick, out of Liberty.
What round was Malik Willis drafted in?
Malik Willis was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 86th overall by the Tennessee Titans.
What pick was Malik Willis in the NFL Draft?
Malik Willis was the 86th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round.
Where is Malik Willis from?
Malik Willis went to high school in Georgia, at Roswell, before playing college football at Liberty.
When is Malik Willis' birthday?
Malik Willis' birthday is May 25. He was born on May 25, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Malik Willis been in the NFL?
2026 is Malik Willis' 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malik Willis played for?
Malik Willis has played for the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Malik Willis enter the NFL?
Malik Willis entered the NFL in 2022, when the Tennessee Titans drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 5th season.