Who Should I Start? Malik Willis or C.J. Stroud

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Week 8 Projections

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Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
20.3 30.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0

Malik Willis News

Malik Willis Emerging as QB2 Option for Week 8

Saturday, October 31, 2:16 AM

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis helped his team get their first win of the season last week, and he had his best fantasy game of the season as well. Willis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns while running for 37 yards and a third score in the Jets' 28-25 win. He also had a rushing score, a passing score, 74 rushing yards and 137 passing yards in the team's loss right before its Week 6 bye. With back-to-back big games that showcased his dual-threat upside, Willis is a solid QB2 to consider this week as he and the Dolphins host the Patriots in Miami. The Patriots have done a good job against QBs this year, but Willis brings enough rushing potential to still have a high enough ceiling to be a solid second QB or deep-league fill-in this week. He is the No. 18 QB in RotoBaller's Week 8 rankings.

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Week 8 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

C.J. Stroud News

Texans GM Optimistic About Eventual C.J. Stroud Extension

Monday, October 26, 7:43 AM

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in the team's long-term plans, which is encouraging for his dynasty outlook, with general manager Nick Caserio expecting the two sides to eventually reach an agreement on a contract extension, according to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. Houston held productive negotiations with Stroud's representatives during the offseason but failed to finalize a deal before the 2026 campaign. Although the sides initially planned to postpone further discussions until after the season, Caserio has since indicated that he remains open to resuming talks sooner. The Texans exercised Stroud's fifth-year option in April, guaranteeing him approximately $25.9 million in 2027 and keeping him under contract through that season. However, no agreement has been announced, and the timing of further negotiations remains uncertain.

Malik Willis vs. C.J. Stroud

Still trying to decide between Willis and Stroud? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Malik Willis is projected to score 20.3 points this week while C.J. Stroud is projected to score 0.0 points.