Malik WillisorTyler Shough?

Week 9 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Start Malik Willis

Malik Willis outscores Tyler Shough in 57% of simulations.

Tyler Shough still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Malik Willis is the better bet, not a sure thing. Malik Willis projects 2.2 half-PPR points ahead in Week 9. Malik Willis has the better matchup against the Detroit Lions (29% more than average to QBs); Tyler Shough faces the Cleveland Browns (18% fewer than average to QBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Malik Willis
Floor
6.1
Median
14.8
Ceiling
28.7
Big game (25+):
17%
Dud (under 12):
37%
Tyler Shough
Floor
6.3
Median
13.1
Ceiling
23.7
Big game (25+):
8%
Dud (under 12):
43%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

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StatMalik WillisQB, MIA, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. ETTyler ShoughQB, NO, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection16.414.2
PPR projection16.414.2
Standard projection16.414.2
Rank this weekQB12QB16
Matchupvs DETvs CLE
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game14.518.0
Last season per game12.814.4
Snap share, last game100%100%
Trade value——