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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Willis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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. Jameis Winston at 10.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Malik Willis higher, but do not fade Jameis Winston entirely.

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

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QBCleveland Browns#99

Jameis Winston

PPG

10.9

Games

Pass Yds

2,125

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

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

Jameis Winston

Malik Willis

Head to Head

10.9 PPG12.8 PPG

10 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: 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, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% 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.

Jameis Winston vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jameis Winston and Malik Willis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns quarterback put up 10.9 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Malik Willis of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.8 in 4. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.9 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. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 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.

Jameis Winston has his bye in Week 10, 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

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: Jameis Winston (age 27) 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 Jameis Winston by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameis Winston played 10 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Jameis Winston contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameis Winston scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameis Winston vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	12.8
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	51
Passing Yards	2,125	422
Passing TDs	13	3
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	105.5
Rushing Yards	45	123
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	14	5
TDs/Game	1.4	1.3
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

12.8 PPG for Malik Willis versus 10.9 for Jameis Winston 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 Jameis Winston or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Willis has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 Jameis Winston and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameis Winston or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Malik Willis outscored Jameis Winston by 1.9 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.