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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Justin Herbert outscored Malik Willis by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 28 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Justin Herbert is the clear pick. Malik Willis profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBLos Angeles Chargers#10PPG LEADER

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

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 Herbert

Malik Willis

Head to Head

17.9 PPG12.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Herbert is producing at 81% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Justin Herbert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Herbert vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Justin Herbert and Malik Willis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback put up 17.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Malik Willis of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.8 in 4. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.1 points favors Justin Herbert, 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.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Malik Willis (422 passing yards, 3 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Justin Herbert is off Week 7 and Malik Willis Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Justin Herbert 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: Justin Herbert (age 28) 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 Herbert outscored Malik Willis by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Herbert played 16 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Justin Herbert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Herbert scored 28 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Herbert vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Herbert	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	12.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	286	51
Passing Yards	3,727	422
Passing TDs	26	3
Pass Yds/Game	232.9	105.5
Rushing Yards	498	123
Rushing TDs	2	2
Total TDs	28	5
TDs/Game	1.8	1.3
Age	28	27
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

17.9 PPG for Justin Herbert versus 12.8 for Malik Willis in 2025. The baseline favors Justin Herbert, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Herbert or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Herbert has the edge at 17.9 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 Herbert and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) 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 Justin Herbert or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert outscored Malik Willis by 5.1 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.