Malik Willis Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R3, #86
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.7
- Pos rank
- QB23
- Rostered
- 21%
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 27th vs. QBs, tough
Malik Willis Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Malik Willis's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,17.7,QB13
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,12.5,QB22
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,11.0,QB28
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. QBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,ToughJets vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Malik Willis?
Willis is averaging 13.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 627 passing yards, 1 TD and 2 INT, plus 101 rushing yards. That ranks QB23, which makes him a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues.
His yards per attempt (7.3) is in the 58th percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his td rate (1.2%) is the weakest, in the 0th. His most-targeted receivers have been Malik Washington and Greg Dulcich.
His best week was QB13 in Week 1 at the Raiders (17.7 points); his worst, QB28 in Week 3 against the Chiefs (11.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Lions (1st vs. QBs) in Week 9 and the Colts (5th vs. QBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Willis ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
57.0%4th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per attempt
7.358th percentile, about average
TD rate
1.2%0th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per play
0.4027th 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 |
| Total | 0–3 | 41.2 | QB23 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 3 | 627 | 1 | 2 | 101 | 41.2 | 13.7 | — |
| 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 | 25 | 1,949 | 7 | 5 | 506 | 168.6 | 6.7 |
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. Career games missed to injury: 2. Injury history
- 2025hamstring1 game
- 2025right shoulder1 game
- 2025anklePlayed through
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Malik Willis Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik Willis in Week 4?
Malik Willis is a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues for Week 4 at the Vikings, as the QB23 in PPR total points this season (13.7 a game). The Vikings rank 27th 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 13.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 41.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.0 points.
Where does Malik Willis rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik Willis ranks QB23 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues. 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 21% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Malik Willis's fantasy football role?
Malik Willis is the Dolphins' starting QB, with Kyle McCord behind him. He is averaging 28.7 pass attempts and 5.7 carries a game in 2026.
What are Malik Willis's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik Willis's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (27th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (16th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Jets (24th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough). Zero of them are 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 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.5 points around his 13.7-point average.
What is Malik Willis's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malik Willis's floor has been 11.0 PPR points (Week 3, QB28) and his ceiling 17.7 (Week 1, QB13). His median week has been 12.5 points. See Willis's full game log.
Malik Willis 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Miami DolphinsTouchdowns account for 24% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Passing
- Yards
- 627
- Comp %
- 57.0%
- TD
- 1
- INT
- 2
49/86 Comp/Att7.3 Y/A74.1 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 101
- TD
- 1
17 Att5.9 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 41.2
- Pos rank
- QB23
17.7 Best Week 1 @ LV11.0 Worst Week 3 vs KC
Advanced Passing Stats
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 4 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | −0.03 | 31st | +0.49 | — |
| Success rate | 37.5% | 9th | 63.3% | — |
| Completion rate | 57.0% | 14th | 85.7% | — |
| Yards per attempt | 7.3 | 57th | 12.1 | — |
| TD rate | 1.2% | 3rd | 8.6% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 28.7 | 40th | 8.8 | — |
| Style | ||||
| Air yards per attempt | 10.1 | 94th | 10.1 | — |
| Deep-attempt rate | 22.1% | 100th | 21.1% | — |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −8.1 | 9th | +22.0 | — |
| Pressure rate | 27.1% | 20th | 10.9% | — |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (4 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Willis rarely throws touchdowns and falls off schedule.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 28.7 pass attempts and 5.7 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.7
Fantasy PPG
209
Pass yds/g
0.3
Pass TD/g
Malik Willis career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 49 | 86 | 627 | 1 | 2 | 101 | 41.2 | 13.7 | — |
| 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 | 25 | 154 | 241 | 1,949 | 7 | 5 | 506 | 168.6 | 6.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.7
Career PPG
25 games over 5 seasons
35%
Availability
Share of team games he played
8%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
8.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Willis has averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game over 25 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 13.7 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 13.7 per game, up 0.9 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 28.7 pass attempts a game against 8.8. 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's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 627Pass yards2026
- 3Pass TD2025
- 51.8Fantasy pts2024 · QB44
- 1,949Career pass yds2022–2026
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Malik Willis Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Malik Willis have in 2026?
Malik Willis has 41.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB23 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 627 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 209 a game over 3 games, on 49 of 86 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 1 touchdown pass in 2026 through Week 4 and run for 1 more touchdown, 2 total.
How many interceptions has Malik Willis thrown this season?
Malik Willis has thrown 2 interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 43 attempts, against 1 touchdown pass.
What is Malik Willis's completion percentage?
Malik Willis is completing 57.0% of his passes in 2026, 49 of 86, at 7.3 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Malik Willis have this season?
Malik Willis has 101 rushing yards on 17 carries in 2026 through Week 4, with 1 rushing touchdown. His high was 56 yards, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many games has Malik Willis played in 2026?
Malik Willis has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Malik Willis's 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's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 25 games, Malik Willis has 1,949 passing yards, 7 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions, plus 506 rushing yards, for 168.6 PPR fantasy points (6.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik Willis have in his career?
Malik Willis has thrown 7 touchdown passes and run for 5 touchdowns in his NFL career, 12 in all, over 25 games.
How many career passing yards does Malik Willis have?
Malik Willis has 1,949 career passing yards over 5 seasons, on 154 completions in 241 attempts.
Malik Willis Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.7
Pass yds/g
209
Pass TD/g
0.3
Cmp %
57.0%
Rush yds/g
34
Across 3 games in 2026, Malik Willis has averaged 209 passing yards, 0.3 passing touchdowns and 13.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Willis has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against LV (17.7 points); the lowest was Week 3 against KC (11.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV12th | 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 | KC29th | 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)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two QB2 weeks and one bust. For a quarterback ranked QB23 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB13 and QB28.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
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). Just 5.8 yards per attempt.
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). One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Malik Willis Game Log 2022
Games played
8
FPTS/G (PPR)
2.7
Pass yds/g
35
Pass TD/g
0.0
Cmp %
50.8%
Rush yds/g
15
Across 8 games in 2022, Malik Willis has averaged 35 passing yards, 0.0 passing touchdowns and 2.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Willis has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 16 against HOU (12.3 points); the lowest was Week 10 against DEN (-2.4).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 2 | BUF29th | -1.2 | 1/4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | QB38 |
Week 2 · BUF · -1.2 pts
How the -1.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 4 | Did not play | |||||||||
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| 6 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 7 | IND14th | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB32 |
Week 7 · IND · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | HOU30th | 2.4 | 6/10 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | QB31 |
Week 8 · HOU · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | KC8th | 7.2 | 5/16 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 0 | QB25 |
Week 9 · KC · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | DEN31st | -2.4 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 | QB33 |
Week 10 · DEN · -2.4 pts
How the -2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 13 | PHI27th | 1.4 | 2/4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | QB32 |
Week 13 · PHI · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 15 | LAC16th | 1.6 | 3/4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | QB34 |
Week 15 · LAC · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | HOU30th | 12.3 | 14/23 | 99 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 43 | 1 | QB21 |
Week 16 · HOU · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 18 | Did not play | |||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB2 week and seven busts. For a quarterback who finished QB55 overall, his weeks clustered in a range you could plan around, between QB21 and QB38.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Houston
14/23, 99 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 7 carries, 43 yds, 1 TD.
A 23-attempt game produced one total touchdown. 8 of those throws went to Robert Woods (5 targets) and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (3). At 4.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
Shut down by the Chargers
3/4, 20 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 8 yds.
9 of his 4 throws went to Chig Okonkwo (5 targets) and Derrick Henry (4). A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
2/4, 16 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 8 yds.
10 of his 4 throws went to Chig Okonkwo (5 targets) and Austin Hooper (5). At 4.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Denver
0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, -4 yds. 1 fumble lost.
15 of his 0 throws went to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (8 targets) and Austin Hooper (7). One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
5/16, 80 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 8 carries, 40 yds.
A 16-attempt game that never found the end zone. 6 of those throws went to Chig Okonkwo (3 targets) and Austin Hooper (3). His most efficient game of the season at 5.0 yards per attempt.
Held in check by Houston
6/10, 55 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 5 carries, 12 yds.
A 10-attempt game that never found the end zone. 4 of those throws went to Robert Woods (2 targets) and Chig Okonkwo (2). At 5.5 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield.
Held in check by Indianapolis
0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT.
7 of his 0 throws went to Robert Woods (4 targets) and Derrick Henry (3). A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
1/4, 6 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 4 carries, 16 yds. 1 fumble lost.
11 of his 4 throws went to Treylon Burks (6 targets) and Robert Woods (5). Just 1.5 yards per attempt. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
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Malik Willis Game Log FAQ
How did Malik Willis do in his last game?
Malik Willis scored 11.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chiefs, a 24–10 loss, a QB28 finish. He completed 20 of 36 passes for 210 yards with 1 interception, and ran 9 times for 56 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik Willis score in his last game?
Malik Willis scored 11.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chiefs, a QB28 finish for the week. That was 2.7 below his season average of 13.7.
How many passing yards did Malik Willis have in his last game?
Malik Willis threw for 210 yards in Week 3 against the Chiefs, completing 20 of 36 passes, and added 56 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Malik Willis throw in his last game?
Malik Willis threw no touchdown passes in Week 3 against the Chiefs with 1 interception.
What were Malik Willis's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the 49ers, a 35–13 loss, Malik Willis completed 14 of 23 passes for 197 yards with 1 touchdown, and ran 2 times for 6 yards. That was 12.5 PPR points, a QB22 finish.
What was Malik Willis's best game this season?
Malik Willis's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Raiders: 17.7 PPR points, a QB13 finish. He completed 15 of 27 passes for 220 yards with 1 interception, and ran 6 times for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Malik Willis's worst game this season?
Malik Willis's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Chiefs: 11.0 PPR points, a QB28 finish. He completed 20 of 36 passes for 210 yards with 1 interception, and ran 9 times for 56 yards.
In how many games has Malik Willis thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Malik Willis has thrown a touchdown pass in 1 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 2.
Can I see Malik Willis's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Willis's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Malik Willis Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB2 with streaming weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB45 last season at 12.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB23 at 13.7 PPR points per game, against 12.8 over 4 games last season (QB45). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
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.
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 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Rushing
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Success rate
- 63.3%
- CPOE
- +22.0
- Sacks taken
- 3
- Pressure rate
- 10.9%
- Bad-throw rate
- 5.7%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 21.1%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 MIN, 27thWk 5 CIN, 16thWk 7 NYJ, 24thWk 8 NE, 29th
Risk
- Job securityKyle McCord is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Vikings in Week 4 (27th) and the Jets in Week 7 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
- Pressure and sacks3 sacks and a 10.9% pressure rate in 2025.
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Malik Willis Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Malik Willis's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik Willis projects as a qB2 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. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Malik Willis's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik Willis is the QB23 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB2 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Malik Willis's 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's pass attempts are holding steady: 29.5 a game over his last two games against 28.7 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Malik Willis's fantasy football upside?
Malik Willis's upside: his ceiling this season is 17.7 PPR points (Week 1, QB13).
What could hurt Malik Willis's fantasy value?
Malik Willis's risks: Kyle McCord is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Vikings in Week 4 and the Jets in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malik Willis's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 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
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2What it means: Willis was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ MIN, Oct 4 | — | — | — | — | No status |
| Week 2@ SF, Sep 20 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Three 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 |
| Total | 3 | 2 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Hamstring in 2025, 2 games missed
- 2 games in 5 seasons, 1 of them in 2025
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Malik Willis Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Willis a game this season.
- 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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Malik Willis Injury FAQ
Is Malik Willis injured?
No. As of October 2, 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 4 at the Vikings on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Willis was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Malik Willis missed any games this season?
No. Malik Willis has played in every Dolphins game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Malik Willis's injury history?
Malik Willis has 3 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's most recent injury?
Malik Willis's most recent logged injury was a hamstring injury in Week 17 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Malik Willis have any recurring injuries?
No. Malik Willis's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Malik Willis's worst injury?
Malik Willis's 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
Willis struggles vs. Kansas City
20-of-36, 210 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT
9 CAR, 56 YDS
11.0 fantasy points · QB28
Willis completed 20 of 36 passes for 210 yards with one interception, and ran for 56 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. Malik Washington led the team with 10 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 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.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 12.5 PPR points, a QB22 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Willis quiet in loss at San Francisco
12.5 fantasy points · QB22 · 1.2 below his 13.7 average
Willis completed 14 of 23 passes for 197 yards with one touchdown in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. De'Von Achane led the team with 6 targets.
Game logWeek 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.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 17.7 PPR points, a QB13 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Willis solid in loss at Las Vegas
17.7 fantasy points · QB13 · 4.0 above his 13.7 average
Willis completed 15 of 27 passes for 220 yards with one interception, and added a rushing score in the 27–13 loss at Las Vegas. Malik Washington led the team with 8 targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)
Will sit out Saturday's preseason contest.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Willis's passes.
- De'Von Achane: Shifts to IR (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- De'Von Achane: Sustains season-ending ACL tear (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- De'Von Achane: Inefficient start against stacked fronts (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- De'Von Achane: Not playing Saturday (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Dolphins
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Malik Willis News FAQ
What is the latest news on Malik Willis?
The latest Willis update, from September 27: Willis struggles vs. Kansas City. Willis completed 20 of 36 passes for 210 yards with one interception, and ran for 56 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. Malik Washington led the team with 10 targets.
How does the latest Malik Willis news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 11.0 fantasy points, a QB28 finish, 2.7 below his 13.7 average. 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 25 regular-season games since 2022, he has thrown for 1,949 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
He was the starter, with 3 starts in 3 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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About Malik Willis: Bio FAQ
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's birthday?
Malik Willis's 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's 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.