Bryce Young vs Malik Willis
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Malik Willis- Higher projection: 270 vs 236 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 130 vs 160
- Market favorite: ADP 209.6 vs 226.3
Bryce Young and Malik Willis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Malik Willis holds the edge in expert consensus (QB21 to QB26). Malik Willis typically comes off the board first, around pick 210 (round 18) to Bryce Young's pick 226. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Malik Willis at 270 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus Bryce Young at 236.
Last season Bryce Young carried the heavier workload (96% snap share, 54 touches to Malik Willis's 22), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Willis is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Young | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 236 | 270 |
| Points / game | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Games played | 16 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #160 | #130 |
| ADP | 226 | 210 |
| Positional rank | QB19 | QB43 |
| Snap share | 96% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 4 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Bye week | 5 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bryce Young or Malik Willis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bryce Young or Malik Willis in 2026?
Malik Willis is a slight lean over Bryce Young for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bryce Young or Malik Willis?
Malik Willis carries the higher 2026 projection at 270 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 236 for Bryce Young.
Where are Bryce Young and Malik Willis being drafted?
Malik Willis has an ADP around pick 210 (round 18), while Bryce Young goes closer to pick 226 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Bryce Young or Malik Willis?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Willis (QB21) ahead of Bryce Young (QB26) for 2026.
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