Daniel Jones vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?
Daniel Jones and Malik Willis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Daniel Jones averaged 18.0 PPG across 13 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Malik Willis posted 12.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.
A 5.2-PPG gap gives Daniel Jones 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. Daniel Jones threw for 3101 yards and 19 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Daniel Jones sits Week 14 while Malik Willis is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
