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Jayden Daniels vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.3 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy play this season.

Jayden Daniels is the better play on a neutral week. 16.3 PPG with 1,540 yards gives a reliable baseline. Malik Willis at 12.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jayden Daniels higher, but do not fade Malik Willis entirely.

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

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QBWashington Commanders#17PPG LEADER
Jayden Daniels
PPG
16.3
Games
7
Pass Yds
1,262
Pass TDs
8
Rush Yds
278
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 7
QBGreen Bay Packers#30
Malik Willis
PPG
12.8
Games
4
Pass Yds
422
Pass TDs
3
Rush Yds
123
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jayden Daniels
Malik Willis

Head to Head

16.3 PPG12.8 PPG
7 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jayden Daniels is producing at 74% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Jayden Daniels carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Daniels vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jayden Daniels and Malik Willis for your lineup, you are not alone. Jayden Daniels finished the 2025 season at 16.3 PPG for the Washington Commanders (7 games), and Malik Willis averaged 12.8 for the Green Bay Packers (4 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Jayden Daniels is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jayden Daniels threw for 1262 yards and 8 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.

Jayden Daniels has his bye in Week 7, 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

Jayden Daniels is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Malik Willis is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Daniels (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Malik Willis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Jayden Daniels outscored Malik Willis by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jayden Daniels played 7 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Jayden Daniels contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Jayden Daniels scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Daniels vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJayden DanielsMalik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)16.312.8
Games Played74
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11451
Passing Yards1,262422
Passing TDs83
Pass Yds/Game180.3105.5
Rushing Yards278123
Rushing TDs22
Total TDs105
TDs/Game1.41.3
Age2527
Experience1 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jayden Daniels at 16.3 PPG, 3.5 points per game above Malik Willis's 12.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jayden Daniels has the edge at 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels and Malik Willis average in 2025?

Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Jayden Daniels and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?

Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Jayden Daniels outscored Malik Willis by 3.5 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.