Jacoby Brissett vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?
Jacoby Brissett and Malik Willis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.8 PPG across 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Malik Willis posted 12.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.
A 4.0-PPG gap gives Jacoby Brissett 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. Jacoby Brissett threw for 3366 yards and 23 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.
One scheduling note: Jacoby Brissett is off Week 11 and Malik Willis Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
