Malik Willis vs Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold holds a 9.7% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/18/2026
THE CASE FOR WILLIS
Willis is a pure upside stash. If he ever gets a starting window, his rushing can spike fantasy weeks fast. He’s still young enough that a team could take a cheap flier and see if the tools hit. In deep Superflex, that kind of contingent rushing profile is worth holding.
THE CASE FOR DARNOLD
Darnold has the only thing that matters in Superflex: a realistic path to starts. His value trend is up because the market is pricing in playable QB2 weeks if he’s on the field. Even average NFL play can be top-18 fantasy with volume and weapons. He’s also easier to flip in-season the moment he strings together usable games.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Darnold—he can give you startable weeks, while Willis is mostly dead roster weight until an injury opens a door.
Take Willis only if you’re punting points and stockpiling low-cost outs; otherwise Darnold’s liquidity and start equity still wins.
Not close—Darnold’s start probability and market momentum beat Willis’s thin, conditional upside.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Is Malik Willis worth more than Sam Darnold?
No. Darnold’s chance to start and score Superflex points is worth more than Willis’s long-shot breakout.
Should I trade Malik Willis for Sam Darnold?
Yes if you can. You’re turning a speculative stash into a QB with near-term utility and better trade value.
Who is better in Superflex?
Darnold. Weekly startability is king, and Willis doesn’t have it without multiple dominoes falling.
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