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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dak Prescott vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.5 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy play this season.

Dak Prescott is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 18.5 PPG and 4,729 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Malik Willis (12.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Dak Prescott as the starter and Malik Willis as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBDallas Cowboys#9PPG LEADER

Dak Prescott

PPG

18.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,552

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

177

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBGreen Bay Packers#30

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dak Prescott

Malik Willis

Head to Head

18.5 PPG12.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dak Prescott: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #9 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Dak Prescott is producing at 84% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Dak Prescott carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dak Prescott vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Dak Prescott and Malik Willis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 PPG across 17 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Malik Willis posted 12.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 5.7-PPG gap gives Dak Prescott the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 touchdowns, while Malik Willis posted 422 yards and 3 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Dak Prescott has his bye in Week 14, and Malik Willis rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dak Prescott at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Malik Willis is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dak Prescott (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Malik Willis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Dak Prescott outscored Malik Willis by a projected 97 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dak Prescott played 17 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Dak Prescott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dak Prescott scored 32 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Malik Willis is 5 years younger than Dak Prescott (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dak Prescott	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.5	12.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	315	51
Passing Yards	4,552	422
Passing TDs	30	3
Pass Yds/Game	267.8	105.5
Rushing Yards	177	123
Rushing TDs	2	2
Total TDs	32	5
TDs/Game	1.9	1.3
Age	32	27
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Dak Prescott outscored Malik Willis by 5.7 PPG in 2025 (18.5 to 12.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dak Prescott or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dak Prescott has the edge at 18.5 PPG compared to Malik Willis's 12.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dak Prescott and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Dak Prescott and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dak Prescott or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott outscored Malik Willis by 5.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.