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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Daniel Jones vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Daniel Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.4 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Daniel Jones is the better fantasy play this season.

Daniel Jones has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (17.4 to 12.8), and Daniel Jones's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Malik Willis is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBIndianapolis Colts#13PPG LEADER

Daniel Jones

PPG

17.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,101

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

164

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

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

Daniel Jones

Malik Willis

Head to Head

17.4 PPG12.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Daniel Jones: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #13 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Daniel Jones is producing at 79% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Daniel Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Daniel Jones vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Daniel Jones and Malik Willis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Daniel Jones averaged 17.4 PPG across 13 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Malik Willis posted 12.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 4.6-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 13 while Malik Willis is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Daniel Jones 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: Daniel Jones (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Malik Willis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Daniel Jones outscored Malik Willis by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Daniel Jones played 13 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Daniel Jones contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Daniel Jones scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Daniel Jones vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Daniel Jones	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.4	12.8
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	51
Passing Yards	3,101	422
Passing TDs	19	3
Pass Yds/Game	238.5	105.5
Rushing Yards	164	123
Rushing TDs	5	2
Total TDs	24	5
TDs/Game	1.8	1.3
Age	29	27
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Daniel Jones outscored Malik Willis by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (17.4 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 Daniel Jones or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Daniel Jones has the edge at 17.4 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 Daniel Jones and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Daniel Jones averaged 17.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Daniel Jones and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Daniel Jones (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Daniel Jones or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Daniel Jones outscored Malik Willis by 4.6 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.