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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joe Flacco vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Willis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Joe Flacco'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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 11.3), and Malik Willis's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joe Flacco is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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QBCincinnati Bengals#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

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

Joe Flacco

Malik Willis

Head to Head

11.3 PPG12.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Joe Flacco 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.

Joe Flacco vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.3 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) came in at 12.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Malik Willis carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Joe Flacco threw for 2479 yards and 15 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Joe Flacco sits Week 6 while Malik Willis is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. 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 Joe Flacco by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joe Flacco played 13 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Joe Flacco contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Flacco scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Malik Willis is 14 years younger than Joe Flacco (27 vs 41), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Flacco vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joe Flacco	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	12.8
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	51
Passing Yards	2,479	422
Passing TDs	15	3
Pass Yds/Game	190.7	105.5
Rushing Yards	35	123
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	16	5
TDs/Game	1.2	1.3
Age	41	27
Experience	17 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Willis holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Flacco or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Willis has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Joe Flacco'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 Joe Flacco and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Joe Flacco and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Flacco or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Malik Willis outscored Joe Flacco 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.