Joe Burrow 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Joe Burrow- Higher projection: 306 vs 270 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 44 vs 130
- More points per game: 17.4 vs 12.8
Joe Burrow and Malik Willis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Joe Burrow holds the edge in expert consensus (QB4 to QB21). Joe Burrow typically comes off the board first, around pick 52 (round 5) to Malik Willis's pick 210. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Joe Burrow at 306 PPR points (18.0 per game) versus Malik Willis at 270.
Last season Malik Willis carried the heavier workload (10% snap share, 22 touches to Joe Burrow's 14), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Joe Burrow is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Burrow | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 306 | 270 |
| Points / game | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Games played | 8 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #44 | #130 |
| ADP | 52 | 210 |
| Positional rank | QB29 | QB43 |
| Snap share | 86% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Bye week | 6 | 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: Joe Burrow or Malik Willis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Joe Burrow or Malik Willis in 2026?
Joe Burrow is a clear call over Malik Willis for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Joe Burrow carries the higher 2026 projection at 306 PPR points (18.0 per game), compared with 270 for Malik Willis.
Where are Joe Burrow and Malik Willis being drafted?
Joe Burrow has an ADP around pick 52 (round 5), while Malik Willis goes closer to pick 210 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Expert consensus ranks Joe Burrow (QB4) ahead of Malik Willis (QB21) for 2026.
More comparisons
Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.