Should I start Malik Willis in Week 1?
QB · MIA · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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BorderlineConsensus QB18 · range #14–#28
Consensus QB18 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #14 and at least one at #28 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB18 | 14 | 28 | ±2.6 | — | 16.1 |
| Half PPR | QB18 | 14 | 28 | ±2.6 | — | 16.1 |
| Standard | QB18 | 14 | 28 | ±2.6 | — | 16.1 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 33% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #16Kyler MurrayBorderline
- #17Patrick Mahomes IIBorderline
- #18Bo NixBorderline
- #18Malik WillisBorderline
- #20Tyler ShoughSit
- #21Jordan LoveSit
- #22Sam DarnoldSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Malik Willis in Week 1?
- Borderline. Consensus QB18 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower. The expert range runs from #14 to #28. The consensus projection is 16.1 PPR points.
- Where is Malik Willis ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Malik Willis at QB18 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #14 to #28.