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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justin Fields vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (15.9 to 12.8), and Justin Fields's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Malik Willis is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

QBGreen Bay Packers#30

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Justin Fields

Malik Willis

Head to Head

15.9 PPG12.8 PPG

9 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Justin Fields (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.9 fantasy points per game in 9 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.

Justin Fields carries a 3.1-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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Justin Fields sits Week 13 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

If you can acquire Justin Fields at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Malik Willis is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Justin Fields (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?

•Justin Fields outscored Malik Willis by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Fields played 9 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Justin Fields contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Fields scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Fields vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Fields	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.9	12.8
Games Played	9	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	51
Passing Yards	1,259	422
Passing TDs	7	3
Pass Yds/Game	139.9	105.5
Rushing Yards	383	123
Rushing TDs	4	2
Total TDs	11	5
TDs/Game	1.2	1.3
Age	27	27
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Fields holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.9 points per game. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 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 Justin Fields or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 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 Justin Fields and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Fields or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Malik Willis by 3.1 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.