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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Malik Willis vs Spencer RattlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Willis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 11.0), and Malik Willis's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Spencer Rattler is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Malik Willis

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

12.8 PPG11.0 PPG

4 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Malik Willis is producing at 58% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Malik Willis carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Malik Willis vs Spencer Rattler: 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. Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) came in at 11.0 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Malik Willis carries a 1.8-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 Spencer Rattler posted 1586 yards and 8 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: Malik Willis sits Week 11 while Spencer Rattler is off Week 8. 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

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. Spencer Rattler (age 25) 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 Spencer Rattler by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Spencer Rattler played 9 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Spencer Rattler contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Spencer Rattler scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Willis vs Spencer Rattler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Willis	Spencer Rattler
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	11.0
Games Played	4	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	99
Passing Yards	422	1,586
Passing TDs	3	8
Pass Yds/Game	105.5	176.2
Rushing Yards	123	167
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	5	8
TDs/Game	1.3	0.9
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Willis holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Willis has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Malik Willis averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Malik Willis and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Malik Willis or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Malik Willis outscored Spencer Rattler by 1.8 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.