Joe Burrow vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Joe Burrow and Malik Willis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback put up 17.4 PPG in 2025 over 8 games; Malik Willis of the Miami Dolphins averaged 12.8 in 4. A 4.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.6 points favors Joe Burrow, 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. Joe Burrow threw for 1809 yards and 17 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.
Joe Burrow has his bye in Week 12, and Malik Willis rests in Week 6. 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.
