Justin Fields vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Justin Fields (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.0 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins) came in at 12.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Justin Fields carries a 3.2-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. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 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.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
