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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Browning vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Willis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Jake Browning's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Willis is the better fantasy play this season.

Malik Willis is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 545 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Browning at 11.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Malik Willis higher, but do not fade Jake Browning entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBGreen Bay Packers#30PPG LEADER

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jake Browning

Malik Willis

Head to Head

11.3 PPG12.8 PPG

5 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Browning: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jake Browning is producing at 51% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Malik Willis carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Browning vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jake Browning and Malik Willis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback put up 11.3 PPG in 2025 over 5 games; Malik Willis of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.8 in 4. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Malik Willis, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jake Browning threw for 771 yards and 6 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.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jake Browning (age 30) 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?

•Malik Willis outscored Jake Browning by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Browning played 5 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Jake Browning contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Browning scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Browning vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Browning	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	12.8
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	51
Passing Yards	771	422
Passing TDs	6	3
Pass Yds/Game	154.2	105.5
Rushing Yards	39	123
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	7	5
TDs/Game	1.4	1.3
Age	30	27
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

12.8 PPG for Malik Willis versus 11.3 for Jake Browning in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Willis, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Browning or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Willis has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Jake Browning's 11.3 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 Jake Browning and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Jake Browning averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Jake Browning and Malik Willis share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jake Browning and Malik Willis share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jake Browning or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Malik Willis outscored Jake Browning by 1.5 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.