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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Lamar Jackson vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy play this season.

Lamar Jackson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (16.5 to 12.8), and Lamar Jackson's 23 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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QBBaltimore Ravens#16PPG LEADER

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

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

Lamar Jackson

Malik Willis

Head to Head

16.5 PPG12.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Lamar Jackson is producing at 75% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Lamar Jackson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Lamar Jackson vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.5 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.

Lamar Jackson carries a 3.7-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. Lamar Jackson threw for 2549 yards and 21 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.

Lamar Jackson has his bye in Week 13, and Malik Willis rests in Week 11. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Lamar Jackson 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: Lamar Jackson (age 29) 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?

•Lamar Jackson outscored Malik Willis by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Lamar Jackson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Lamar Jackson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Lamar Jackson scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Lamar Jackson added 349 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Lamar Jackson vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Lamar Jackson	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.5	12.8
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	215	51
Passing Yards	2,549	422
Passing TDs	21	3
Pass Yds/Game	196.1	105.5
Rushing Yards	349	123
Rushing TDs	2	2
Total TDs	23	5
TDs/Game	1.8	1.3
Age	29	27
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Lamar Jackson holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Lamar Jackson has the edge at 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 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 3.7 points per game.

When are Lamar Jackson and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson (BAL) 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 Lamar Jackson or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson outscored Malik Willis by 3.7 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.