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Malik Willis vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Levis is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Will Levis and Malik Willis are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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QBGreen Bay Packers#30
Malik Willis
PPG
12.8
Games
4
Pass Yds
422
Pass TDs
3
Rush Yds
123
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 11
QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Malik Willis
Will Levis

Head to Head

12.8 PPG13.2 PPG
4 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Malik Willis is producing at 58% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Malik Willis carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Malik Willis vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Malik Willis and Will Levis is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those quarterback decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG with the Green Bay Packers across 4 games, and Will Levis posted 13.2 with the Tennessee Titans in 14.

When two quarterbacks are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Malik Willis threw for 422 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Malik Willis has his bye in Week 11, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. 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

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. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Will Levis outscored Malik Willis by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Willis vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMalik WillisWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)12.813.2
Games Played414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)51185
Passing Yards4222,780
Passing TDs317
Pass Yds/Game105.5198.6
Rushing Yards123245
Rushing TDs23
Total TDs520
TDs/Game1.31.4
Age27-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Will Levis at 13.2 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Malik Willis's 12.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Willis or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 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 Malik Willis and Will Levis average in 2025?

Malik Willis averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Malik Willis and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Malik Willis or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Will Levis outscored Malik Willis by 0.4 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.