Malik Willis
QB · Miami Dolphins
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
16.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
QB14 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Malik Willis's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Malik Willis has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against New England Patriots. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 16.2 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 143.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 209.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
NE
New England Patriots
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
143.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change -65.7 against the preceding three games.
40.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change +7 against the preceding three games.
15.8n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change +2.7 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 5, 4 / 143.3 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 209.0 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 5, 4 / 40.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 33.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 5, 4 / 15.8 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 13.1 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Trader Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Greg Dulcich | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Jared Wayne | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylen Wright | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Julius Brents | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Kadyn Proctor | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Malik Washington | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Malik Willis | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Michael Taaffe | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Reese Taylor | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Rob Beal Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tucker Addington | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Will Kacmarek | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
15.8
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
14.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
16.4
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | NYJ | 26.0 | 208 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 / 5 | CIN | 18.9 | 137 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 / 4 | MIN | 2.5 | 85 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | KC | 10.0 | 210 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026 / 2 | SF | 12.5 | 197 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 1 | LV | 16.7 | 220 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 / 17 | BAL | 31.5 | 288 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 / 16 | CHI | 13.2 | 121 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Groin
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
For reference, that is the third-lowest percentage, with only Love (2.2%), Malik Willis, and Tyler Shough at lower numbers, and Willis and Shough have zero throws to the second read.
They started the season winless through the first five weeks but in hindsight, the schedule was really difficult. Malik Willis is playing much better than the average person thinks and Jeff Hafley has the defense playing well.
Quarterback Malik Willis’ rush prop is set at 34.5.
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