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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Malik Willis

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Josh Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Allen is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 22.8 PPG and 4,247 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Malik Willis (12.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Malik Willis as depth.

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

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QBBuffalo Bills#1PPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

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 5

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Malik Willis

Head to Head

22.8 PPG12.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Josh Allen put up 22.8 fantasy points per game for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, while Malik Willis managed 12.8 across 4 games with the Green Bay Packers. A 10.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

Josh Allen carries a 10.0-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.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Josh Allen sits Week 7 while Malik Willis is off Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Josh Allen 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: Josh Allen (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Malik Willis (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Malik Willis by a projected 170 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. That durability gap means Josh Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Allen scored 39 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Josh Allen added 579 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAllenWillis

PPG (Half-PPR)22.812.8

Games Played164

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)36551

Passing Yards3,668422

Passing TDs253

Pass Yds/Game229.3105.5

Rushing Yards579123

Rushing TDs142

Total TDs395

TDs/Game2.41.3

Age2926

Experience7 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 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 Josh Allen or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 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 Josh Allen and Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 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 10.0 points per game.

When are Josh Allen and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Malik Willis (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Allen or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Malik Willis by 10.0 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.