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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Malik Willis vs Shedeur SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Willis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 2.2-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 10.6), and Malik Willis's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Shedeur Sanders 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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QBGreen Bay Packers#30PPG LEADER

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Malik Willis

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.6 PPG

4 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Malik Willis is producing at 58% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Malik Willis carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Malik Willis vs Shedeur Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game in 4 games. Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns) came in at 10.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Malik Willis carries a 2.2-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. Malik Willis threw for 422 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 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 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Malik Willis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Malik Willis outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Shedeur Sanders played 8 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Shedeur Sanders contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Shedeur Sanders scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Willis vs Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Willis	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	10.6
Games Played	4	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	85
Passing Yards	422	1,400
Passing TDs	3	7
Pass Yds/Game	105.5	175.0
Rushing Yards	123	169
Rushing TDs	2	1
Total TDs	5	8
TDs/Game	1.3	1.0
Age	27	24
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Willis holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 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 Malik Willis or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Willis has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 Malik Willis and Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Malik Willis averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Malik Willis and Shedeur Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Malik Willis and Shedeur Sanders share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Malik Willis or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Malik Willis outscored Shedeur Sanders by 2.2 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.