C.J. Stroud 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
Clear edge · 68% confident
C.J. Stroud- More points per game: 15.5 vs 12.8
- More opportunity: 93% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB21 vs QB43
Malik Willis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
C.J. Stroud and Malik Willis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Malik Willis holds the edge in expert consensus (QB21 to QB23). C.J. Stroud typically comes off the board first, around pick 202 (round 17) to Malik Willis's pick 210. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Malik Willis at 270 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus C.J. Stroud at 248.
Last season C.J. Stroud carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 48 touches to Malik Willis's 22), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. C.J. Stroud is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, C.J. Stroud is the solid pick on an earlier ADP, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Malik Willis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Stroud | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 248 | 270 |
| Points / game | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Games played | 14 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #138 | #130 |
| ADP | 202 | 210 |
| Positional rank | QB21 | QB43 |
| Snap share | 93% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 4 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Bye week | 8 | 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: C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis in 2026?
C.J. Stroud is a solid pick over Malik Willis for 2026, on an earlier ADP, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Malik Willis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?
Malik Willis carries the higher 2026 projection at 270 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 248 for C.J. Stroud.
Where are C.J. Stroud and Malik Willis being drafted?
C.J. Stroud has an ADP around pick 202 (round 17), while Malik Willis goes closer to pick 210 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Willis (QB21) ahead of C.J. Stroud (QB23) for 2026.
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